Obituary: Celine A. Finn, 92, of Hamden

HAMDEN, CT - (From Sisk Brothers Funeral Home) In Hamden July 28, 2021 Celine A. Finn 92, of Hamden. She is survived by her loving nephews David Meagher (Barbara) of Newington, Gary Meagher (Joan) of Meriden, Richard Meagher (Barbara) of Wallingford, Robert Meagher (Joan) of Ann Arbor, MI, several grand nieces and nephews and 2 very special friends Grace Pascarella and Karen Lenois.

She was predeceased by a sister Elizabeth Meagher and her husband Garrett. Celine was born in New Haven August 13, 1928 daughter of the late Gerald and Agnes Rogers Finn.

She retired after 29 years as a Nurses Corp. Captain with the U.S. Navy. She was assigned to the Naval Air Station Dispensary in Sigonella, Italy and worked at the Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan.

She was a member of the American Legion Post 88, the Retired Officers Association-Nathan Hale Chapter, and the New England Navy Nurse Corp. Association.

Celine was the 2019 Grand Marshal of the Hamden Memorial Day Parade and was awarded the quilt of Valor while living at Whitney Center.

The family would like to thank the staff of Whitney Center for the many years of care they provided for Celine.

Her funeral will leave Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Divine Mercy Parish, St. Rita Church.

Burial with military honors in All Saints Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 8:30 am – 9:30 am. Due to current conditions, the family requests that masks be worn by all who attend. In lieu of flowers contributions to Divine Mercy Parish-St. Rita Church, 1620 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT. 06517 or to CT.

Food Bank, 2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT. 06492. To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com.