Robert Finney

Mr. Robert S. Finney, age 77, of Glendale Springs, NC and Cocoa Beach, FL, passed away Dec. 10, 2009.  Born in Newark, NJ, the son of Ira J. and Natalie Pomrenk Finney, now deceased, and predeceased by his brother Donald G. Finney, he leaves behind his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Kathryn Ruth Finney, his wonderful daughter and son in law Kathryn R. and John A. Georgiou, two devoted grandchildren, Thomas L. Burndrett, Jr. and Kathryn R. Burndrett, two beautiful grand boys, Lorcan L. Burndrett, and Gabriel A. Burndrett, as well as several brother's and sister's in law, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Mr. Finney had a very accomplished life.  He served in the USNR, was a charter boat captain and owned a fleet of 3 vessels along with his father and brother out of Atlantic Highlands Basin Roselle, NJ, as well as his own 36 foot cabin cruiser, Secret Woman. He graduated with highest honors from both Brevard Community College, Cocoa, FL (Associate Arts) and University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (Bachelor Science Zoological Studies). He retired from Pan American World Airways, was a world traveler having visited over a dozen countries, Real Estate Broker, avid fisherman, hiker, voracious reader, and beach go-er.  He especially loved the mountains of the High Country, here in NC.  Mr. Finney was widely known for his love of the oceans, rivers, animals, and wildlife.  In lieu of flowers, cards, and other memorials, the family requests donations in his memory to either of the following organizations: Ocean Conservancy 1300 19th Street NW 8th Floor Washington, DC  20036 North Shore Animal League America 25 Davis Ave. Port Washington, NY 11050 Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary 4560 North U.S. Hwy. 1 Melbourne, FL  32935 Memorial services will be held in the spring or summer. You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.