Francis J. “Bucko” Finerty III
Francis Joseph “Bucko” Finerty III, of Rockland, formerly of Braintree and Milton, passed away Thursday July 9, 2020. He was 78 years old.
Born in Quincy, he was raised in Milton and graduated from Milton High School with the Class of 1960 and Northeastern University Class of 1966. Bucko was actively involved in both school communities throughout his life. He was the Milton High School Reunion Committee Chairman and Coordinator of the Mystery Man Dinner. At Northeastern University, he was an enthusiastic supporter of the hockey team, ran the 50/50 Raffle at home games and was an organizer for many Frozen Four hockey trips.
An avid boater, Bucko was a lifetime member and past Commodore of the Milton Yacht Club, member of the Port Norfolk Yacht Club and co-manager of the Tiki Bar.
Beloved husband of Linda C. “Honeypups” (Dolan) Finerty. Loving father of Kristen Finerty Child and her husband Brian of Marshfield and Sean Finerty and his wife Heather of Rockland. Papa to Madison Child, Patrick Child, Andrew Finerty, Elyse Finerty and Ryan Finerty. Brother of Joyce Finerty of West Yarmouth.
Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-7 PM. Funeral Mass private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bucko’s memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.
Guestbook Entries
I am still reeling from how fast this happened. We have lost a major family member, one who knew how important family was!! I hope you are having an amazing time reconnecting with our other Finerty family members up in heaven!!! A reunion of a different sort <3. Sending love to Linda, Sean, Kristin, Joyce and their families. This breaks my heart.
There’ll never be anyone that could replace you, Bucko. Thanks for all the great memories.
We will all miss you and your organizational skills for the Mystery Man Dinner and MHS class of 1960 reunions. You knew how to pull a group together and make it fun. We have known each other since 3rd grade at Collicot and I have many fun stories I could tell about our youthful adventures. Rest in peace my friend you have earned your place in Heaven and in all our memories.
You touched so many lives in so many ways. You will always be remembered by so many people. You will surely be missed.
Rest In Peace Bucky, our friend❤️
Oh Hunnypups, Sean and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Buck. You both
Are great people. Please accept my sincerest condolences
I couldn’t believe it when I was told. Geez! RIP ❤️😢
Gail Colon (formerly of JW Traverse Ins)
Stay strong and safe, god bless! ❤️
My heart goes out to Honeypups, Sean, Kristen and all Buck’s loved ones in which there are many. He was a great guy and a phenomenal friend and co-worker. My days working at GTE Shareholder Services were infinitely more FUN because of him and all the FUN activities he coordinated for outside of work like bowling, volleyball, softball, boating and so much more. My memories of these times are the best. I am sure he is coordinating a few fun events between the angels and the saints right now. He will be greatly missed.
With love and deepest sympathy.
Sean & Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your Dad’s Passing. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I am saddened to hear of Bucko’s passing and want to express my sincerest condolences to Honeypups and Family. I attended Northeastern and graduated with Bucko in 1966. Over the years I would often see him at the annual Beanpot Tournament. He was always a happy go lucky guy, full of fun and always with a smile on his face.
Joe & Marianna Carbone
Honeypups, Sean & Kristen, Please accept our deepest condolences over the loss of your husband and father. “Bucko” will always have a special place in my heart. He was a boss, a mentor and most important, a friend that I will miss terribly. I have so many great memories of our time working together at GTE and our love of college hockey extended for so many years after that. I cannot imagine a Beanpot tournament without Bucko there cheering on his beloved Huskies. My the wonderful memories of a life well lived provide you with peace and comfort through these difficult days, Rest in peace, Bucko.
Joyce, we were so sorry to hear of your brother Bucko’s passing. We will remember him, you, and your family in our prayers. Love, Pat & Dick, Nicole, and Colleen.
Dear Honeypups and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Bucko’s passing. He was a mentor, a friend and the heart of GTE family. No matter how dire a situation was he always had a positive attitude. One of my favorite memories was on his boat with the GTE families…especially those Friday night sails in Boston Harbor.
He will be sorely missed. With deepest sympathy
Sorry to hear of Bucko’s passing. He was a fixture at the NU ice hockey games…a great supporter of the program.
I met Bucko only in recent years, and wish I’d gotten acquainted sooner. When we’d see him at the Arena, he’d chat with my wife, Judy, also a 1960 grad, but from Braintree High School, about the Milton-Braintree sports rivalry.
He was much loved and appreciated, and will be missed.
Although I really didn’t know my cousin Bucko (Joe) very well growing up (I did know his younger sister Joyce, as she would come visit us with her parents when we were children), I had always heard nice things about him. It wasn’t until, as an adult, that I had the opportunity to spend time with him and his lovely wife Linda (“Honeypups”) through attendance at family cousins luncheons and reunions. I quickly discovered what a good sense of humor he had and what a genuinely nice person he was. I will definitely miss seeing him at future family gatherings. My deepest sympathies go out to Honeypups,their children,and my cousin Joyce.