Joseph Finnerty
Joe was born in New York City 76 years ago. His mother was a German Lutheran and his father was an Irish Catholic. He attended P.S. 45, Xavier High School (a Jesuit Military School in Greenwich Village), the University of Norte Dame (B.S. Physics and commissioned a 2nd Lt.) and the University of Michigan (MBA and PHD in Finance).
Joe’s wife of 52 years, Sandy, and he moved to Champaign in 1984 with their two sons, Matt and Dan. They immediately joined the UU Church and became active members. Matt and Dan were brought up in this church. He worked on Membership, Finance and R.E. He retired from the U of I and became Professor Emeritus and also retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a LTC.
Joe is currently a volunteer with the Tuesday Crew of the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen along with three members of the UU Church. He is involved with OLLI, recently participating on the Curriculum Committee and the Nominating Committee. Joe and Sandy are also Master Naturalists and members of Grand Prairie Friends.