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Ernest G. Finamore

February 22, 1926 - June 3, 2021

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Visitation
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 |
Sunday 6/6, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 |
Sunday 6/6, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

cemetery

Cemetery
A private cremation is scheduled.
Monday 6/7

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City would be greatly appreciated by the family. https://www.cradleofaviation.org/

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Mass
Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church
855 Carman Rd.
Massapequa Park, New York 11762
516-541-3270 |
Monday 6/7, 10:45 am

Ernest G. Finamore, Sr., age 95, on June 3, 2021. Born in Corona and raised in Bethpage, he resided in Massapequa Park for 69 years. His 45 year career at Grumman Aerospace started at age 17, bucking rivets on the TBF Torpedo Bomber. In 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy for 2 1/2 years before returning to Grumman, where he earned a private pilot aircraft license via the G.I. Bill. For five years Ernest did Production Aircraft Test flying as Plane Captain and Co-Pilot. After promotion to Quality Control Inspector, he inspected Lunar Modules for seven years and all other aircraft models for 19 years, doing final engineering and test procedures until retirement in 1989. After retirement, Ernest was a member of the Grumman Restoration Team and a charter member and docent at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Ernest is survived by Rose, his beloved wife of 70 years. Loving father of Ernest Jr., Susan Boss (Bill) and Thomas. Proud grandfather of Mitchell and Michael. Dear brother of Carmela, Frank (dec.), Marie (dec.), Janice and Jimmy (dec.). Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Reposing at Massapequa Funeral Home, Inc., North Chapel, 1050 Park Blvd., Massapequa Park on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass Monday 10:45am at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Massapequa Park. A private cremation will follow. His urn will be placed at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City would be greatly appreciated by the family. https://www.cradleofaviation.org/

 

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Visitation
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 | Map
Sunday 6/6, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 | Map
Sunday 6/6, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cemetery
A private cremation is scheduled.
Monday 6/7

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City would be greatly appreciated by the family. https://www.cradleofaviation.org/

Mass
Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church
855 Carman Rd.
Massapequa Park, New York 11762
516-541-3270 | Map
Monday 6/7, 10:45 am

Ernest G. Finamore, Sr., age 95, on June 3, 2021. Born in Corona and raised in Bethpage, he resided in Massapequa Park for 69 years. His 45 year career at Grumman Aerospace started at age 17, bucking rivets on the TBF Torpedo Bomber. In 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy for 2 1/2 yearsContinue Reading

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Tony Falco left a message on March 14, 2022:
I had the pleasure working for Ernie for many years at Grumman Aerospace. Without his guidance my career would not be where it is today. You will be missed
Pauline (DiMuria) Viselli left a message on August 12, 2021:
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Fenimore's passing. I was a classmate of his son Ernie and he lived next door to my Uncle Bill and Aunt Angie and 6 cousins. He and my parents Ruth and Charlie were active in the Village Independent party. My father passed away 22 years ago in Nov 1999. My mother passed 11 years ago in Nov 2010. Your family is in my prayers. Please take care of yourselves. Mr. Fenimore was one of the nicest men I ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Nancy Carpentiere left a message on June 13, 2021:
Uncle Ernie..... a voice of kindness. You are at peace with the angels who have gone before you. To Aunt Rose and family....(all our cousins) our deepest thoughts of sympathy and healing. Carpentiere NH & MA/Riley-MA families with much love!
Dawn McDonald left a message on June 5, 2021:
Uncle Ernie, you were loved by many, including myself and Lidia. We have many fond memories of you; one, of course, bring the space project for school. Rest peacefully in the arms of our heavenly Father. God certainly welcomed you saying “Well done, thy good and faithful servant.” Aunt Rose, Ernie, Susan and Tommy, we send our deepest and sincerest condolences ?
Tommy Gulla left a message on June 4, 2021:
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