Paul D. Finnerty

FINNERTY, PAUL DENNIS

Of Newton. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a cherished husband, devoted dog dad, and beloved uncle. Paul passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2023 after bravely battling complications from cancer.

Beloved son of the late Robert G. and Mary (Carroll) Finnerty and son-in-law of the late Saul A. and Sybil Sherman. Cherished husband of Suzanne Sherman-Finnerty for 40 years and devoted dog Dad of his beloved Annie.

Paul is survived by his loving siblings: Jack (Caryl), Robert (Richard Cullen) and Carolyn Parks.

He was a dear brother-in-law to Judy and Ricky Oriel and his late sister-in-law Janey Sherman.  He was also a loving Uncle to many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Preceded by retirement in 2019, Paul dedicated his career to mechanical engineering, specializing in plumbing and fire protection, with the majority of his professional life spent at Architectural Engineers in Boston.

An avid animal lover, Paul found joy in accompanying his Annie to the park, where he made connections with fellow dog parents. He was a passionate reader, a devoted fan of The Beatles since the 1960s, and an all-around great guy who left a lasting impact on everyone he encountered. Paul’s love for sports and his warm personality endeared him to all who knew him.

As an uncle, Paul was a source of inspiration and guidance to his nieces and nephews, creating lasting memories and providing unwavering support. His impact extended to the next generation, with many great nieces and nephews benefiting from his wisdom, humor and love.

He maintained enduring relationships with his college buddies who live around the globe, Paul was deeply devoted to his family, earning him the title of a great friend to many. His absence will be keenly felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

We extend heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Glenn Hanna at Dana Farber Institute in Boston and his dedicated team, including Ronnie, Michelle, and Taylor in the Head and Neck Oncology Division for their compassionate care of Paul.

A celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Monday, November 27 at 12:15PM, at The Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut Street, Newton. Friends, Family, and those whose lives were touched by Paul are invited to join in remembering and honoring a remarkable man who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him. May he rest in eternal peace.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s memory to: MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130 or on line at MSPCA.org or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Head and Neck Oncology, Friends of Dana Farber, 450 Brookline Ave, SW 120, Boston, MA 02215 or online at www.dana-farber.org.