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Finnegan -- Evelyn Finnegan, age 83, and a 25 year resident of Albuquerque, left this life for a better one on May 25, 2000. She is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, A.E."Pat" Finnegan; son, Michael Finnegan and wife, Laurie of Albuquerque, daughter, Susan Finnegan of Culver City, CA, daughter-in-law, Patricia Finnegan of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Kelly Riley and husband, Matt, Patrick Finnegan and wife, Vicki, and Colin Finnegan of Albuquerque, Michael M. Finnegan of New York City, and Jessica Simpson on Palmdale, CA; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Courtney Riley of Albuquerque, Ryan, Rebecca, and Madison Simpson of Palmdale, CA; numerous nephews and nieces. Evelyn was born in Chicago, Illinois and at the age of seventeen left for the life of a dancer on the road. She met Pat Finnegan, a dancer/bandleader, in South Bend, Indiana. They formed a dance team that toured the country for the next ten years playing the best night spots in the country with some of biggest stars such as Danny Thomas, Dean Martin, Sophie Tucker. Her first pregnancy ended her career and she and Pat settled down to teach dancing for the next 53 years, stopping reluctantly just four years ago. They last taught at Lana's School of Dance in Albuquerque. Evelyn was a devoted and loving wife and mother and will be missed and remembered by her family, friends and many students she taught over the years who love her. She is now free from this earthly suffering and enjoying her reward. The family is being served by the Sunrise Society. A Funeral Mass will be said at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church Community, Friday, June 2nd at 10:30 a.m. followed by services at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her name to The American Lung Association.
        Published on: Tue May 30, 2000