Ronald E. Finkney, 76, of Corfu, died Monday, (August 13, 2012) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.
He was born in Buffalo on March 30, 1936, a son of the late Kenneth and Caroline Schwartz Finkney.
Mr. Finkney was retired from Chevrolet Products in Buffalo and enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and auto racing. He was a former drag racer and was a member of U.A.W. Union and COPEDA Snowmobile Club.
Surviving is his wife of over 54 years, Betty Underhill Finkney whom he married on December 28, 1967. Two sons and daughters in law; Rodney and Mary Jane Finkney of Corfu and Jeffrey and Barbara Finkney of Lockport. Four grandchildren; Sarah, Jacob, Adam and Nolan Finkney. Three sisters and brothers in law; Diane and Marvin Rosenberg of Corfu, Carol and Bryan O’Brien of Williamsville and Linda and Vincent Heineman of Oakfield. Sisters in law; Nancy Finkney of Batavia and Mildred Finkney of PA. Brothers in law; Loren Falker of Corfu and Jerry Heineman of Corfu. He is the brother of the late; Lois Falker, Pamela Heineman, Kenneth, Gerald and William Finkney.
Friends of the family are invited to share their thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the family at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC., 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, on Wednesday from 6 – 8 PM and Thursday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8PM. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 AM at High Point Church, 1163 Main Rd., Corfu with Rev. Robert Dean officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Corfu.
Expressions of condolence may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to High Point Church, 1163 Main Rd., Corfu, NY 14036.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON. RONALD P. KONIECZNY, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR
