Obituary: Robert Daniel Finnell

Robert Daniel Finnell, at 91

Robert Daniel Finnell of Hull passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the age of 91. Born on October 4, 1933, he was the son of Alida and Joseph Finnell Sr. and one of 10 siblings. He grew up in Dorchester and at the age of 21, he married the love of his life, Pat. After living in Medford and Charlestown, they ultimately found their home in Hull, where they resided for over 60 years.

Mr. Finnell was extremely hardworking and built a career in respiratory therapy, caring for numerous patients at various hospitals, including Quincy City Hospital and Deaconess Waltham Hospital. Although he loved to work and took pride in every job he had, his greatest accomplishment in life was his family – his wife of 68 years, five children, 16 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He would beam with pride and joy when talking about them. Mr. Finnell was a devout Catholic, attending daily Mass and praying the rosary on his ride to work. He also loved traveling all around the country, and was often found walking Nantasket Beach with his grandchildren in tow.

Mr. Finnell was predeceased by his wife, Patricia M. Finnell, and is survived by their children, Bob and Laurie Finnell of Manchester, N.H., Patty and Dave Gardiner of Hull, Jeff and Kathy Finnell of Worcester, Sue and Paul Garrity of Londonderry, N.H., and Michelle and John Warren of Whitman. Proud grandfather of Jessica, Jennifer, Katherine, Tim, Joanne, Steve, Geoff, Joseph, Erin, Lynsey, Nicole, Matthew, Patrick, Alexis, David, and Dan, and great-grandfather of Ashley, Shea, Nate, Luke, Caroline, Maverick, Jacqueline, Michael, James, Delaney, and Owen. He also is survived by his younger brother and sister-in-law, James and Marion Finnell of Norwood, and was predeceased by his other siblings John, Dorothy, Louise, Joseph, William, Lorraine, Jean, and Joan.

The family would like to thank everyone at the Hull Fire Department, South Shore Mobile Integrated Health Unit, Norwell VNA, and the entire staff at Southwood at Norwell Nursing for taking exceptional care of him during the past few years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday, August 18, from 4-7 p.m. at Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Ann’s Church on Tuesday, August 19 at 11 a.m., followed by burial at Hull Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mr. Finnell’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.