Samuel “Mickey” Finn, 73

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Samuel “Mickey” Finn died Oct. 18 at Coventry Skilled Nursing. Born in Providence, a son of the late David and Esther (Greenberg) Finn, he had lived in Wakefield, previously living in Cranston. 

He was the owner of Footsteps Shoe Store for 12 years. Mickey was a Vietnam Army veteran, with the 25th Infantry Division, receiving the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, and Vietnam Service Medal. He was a graduate of Hope High School, Class of ’63, and attended Roger Williams College in 1968. 

He was active at the Jewish Community Center as President of Narragansett AZA and an advisor to Mazada AZA. He was also a member of Doric Lodge #38 and Vietnam Veterans Association of RI. 

He was the father of David, Steven and Tracy Finn. Grandfather of Dahlia, Izaac and Shelby. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Rd., Ste. 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910.