Livonia / S. Lima: At age 75, Joe passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on June 17, 1949 in South Lima, NY to the late Joseph and Rose (Cicero) Finocchario. Survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Monica (Meyers) Finocchario, his children, Joseph (Brandy) Finocchario, Tammy (Larry) Guilian, and Anthony (Sara) Finocchario, his sisters, Catherine Bongiorno, Maryann (Robert) Boyle, Roseanne Stewart, his sister-in-law, Rosemary Betz, his grandchildren, Anthony (Tuesday) Andrew, Tori Campbell, Lauryn Guilian, Jenna Guilian, Evan Olsheski, Emma Olsheski, and his great-grandchildren, Taylynn, Callahan, Dylann and Scarlett, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Everyone that knew Joe knew he could light up a room with his infectious smile. He loved life and his big and constantly growing family. One of the things he loved the most was having the family gather together for big meals, love and laughter. He had a passion throughout his life for farming and always strived to be the very best. When the work was done, he found time to enjoy some hunting with his buddies and maintaining his beautiful yard. And let’s not forget the casino and having a couple of cold ones at the end of the day! Joe will be missed and remembered by many. He was the best of the best!
Friends and family are invited to call from 2-6 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Joe’s Memorial Service will immediately follow at 6PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Wilmot Cancer Center.
To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Sad to hear this. What a great classmate Joe was. Always fun to be around.
My sincere condolences to the Finocchario Family.
I am so sorry for your loss Tammy & Joe, my heart and deepest condolesences go out to you and your family. May all your wonderful memories of your dad help you through this sad time and in the years to come. xoxo,
Maria Bevacqua
So sorry to hear of Joes passing Monica. Prayers for you and family.
RIP handsome Joe Fin will miss your waves as you would drive by.
We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. You are so right, Joe was the best of the best! Our sympathy to Monica and the family. He definitely will be missed by many! RIP Joe.
Don and Linda Parkhurst
Hey Roseann! So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I’m praying for peace and comfort for you and your family from our Lord, Jesus! It’s hard to lose a brother! Love ya, Laurie
He was a great man. He was the type of guy he could never walk by and just say hi he would always ask. How’s things things going. How’s the family? How’s the kids. He will definitely be missed in this town.
RIP buddy
Monica Tammy Joey and Anthony I’m so sorry for the loss of a very special man who made everyone smile and laugh. We have so many great memories of joe growing up and one of my personal favorites is coming to your house on Christmas Eve and he would give me a stack of potato grower magazines and tell me he will test me later on them little rich.! Love you all – Richie,julie and family
Heartfelt condolences to the family A great loss
My condolences to Joe’s family at this difficult time. Rest In Peace Joe
I was lucky enough to grow up with Big Joe I have many fond memories of spending time with him and the family from watching football on Sundays at his house and him taking us to the Bills games in his new 4×4 Chevy driving through 2 ft of snow to get us there with a smile on his face telling us this ain’t nothing boys Joe treated me like his own from letting me use his truck to go out on the weekends and taking me to Maxim’s weekly for a sizzler and a couple cold ones or giving me advice when I had a problem Joe was always there Thank you Big Joe you will be missed by everyone that was lucky enough to know you fly high in Heaven I Love you
Tammy, Joey sorry for your loss
I’m so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. Such a sweet man. I’ll miss serving him a cold one at the legion. Thinking of you all.
I will miss this MAN for the rest of my life. You may be gone my brother but you will always be by my side. You will be helping and giving me guidance like you did for me my whole life.! Rest in peace and till we meet again know I will carry a piece of you in my …..sister Roseann
I am going to miss seeing that smile and hearing his laughter at the Legion and Tee & Gee! He always greeted me with a smile and a hug. You will be missed Finny! Fly high my friend
I am so grateful that I was able to spend a little time with all of you. I am sorry to be missing the service because I am leaving to tend to my mom tomorrow morning for a week but you all remain in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Joe, you will be greatly missed.
Condolences to the Finocchario family.
I will always remember how welcoming Joe and Monica were to me when I joined Ralph’s family. My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the entire Finocchario Family.
Love and prayers
We are so sad about the passing of our loving cousin and wonderful friend. We have too many wonderful memories to put them all here, but we are all so happy that we made these beautiful memories with Joe, Monica, and our families. We will miss Joe so much……he was a tough guy, and fought his battle with cancer so hard right to the very end! We love you Joe, and will miss you so much! RIP ……
Love from your cousins,
Tom, Linda, and Family
One of are best friends ever. You will always be in are thoughts. Love always, Jim “Wally”&Rita