Barbara Ann Finnigan
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Barbara, 66, passed away November 3rd, 2021 in her home in Pineville, NC. She was surrounded by her daughters Kate & Kim, and loving husband Tom.
Born June 16th, 1955 in Albany, NY, Barbara was the daughter of the late Richard and Patricia MacDonald. Following her graduation from Bethlehem High School in 1973, Barb earned her nursing degree from the Junior College of Albany.
She began her nursing career at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, Florida and later returned to Albany, NY as a Registered Nurse at Saint Peter's Hospital. In 2001, she applied her nursing skills as a case manager at Anthem Blue Cross and ended her 18 year career as a manager after falling ill in January of 2019.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 41 years, Thomas Finnigan, children Kathleen (Ryan) Finnigan-Abitabile, Kimberly (Joe) Burns, beloved Grandson, Cayden Daniel Burns, along with her brother Richard MacDonald, Jr., Niece, Michelle (Greg) Hall, and dearest friend Peg McDonnell.
In addition to her parents, Barbara is predeceased by her brother Michael MacDonald and sister, Peggy Sterling.
A memorial mass will be held at Saint Thomas Church in Delmar, NY on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at 10am. Please send donations in Barbara's name to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com for the Finnigan family.