Loretta Fini

Loretta Fini of Chester, New York, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born in Boville Ernica, Italy, on August 22, 1942, she was the daughter of Carmine and Rosa Botticelli.

After coming to America from Italy in January of 1959, she met and married her husband, Albert Fini, in the fall of 1961. They were married for almost 60 years before his passing in June 2020.

She was a dedicated member of Saint Columba Church in Chester, New York. 

She was known for her infectious laugh, delicious recipes, and deep love for her ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Her greatest joys were spending time with family, tending to her garden, playing golf, traveling to her condo in West Palm Beach, Florida, and talking to relatives over coffee.

Loretta is survived by her three children, Natalie (James) Brooks, Silvia (Thomas) Allen, and Albert (Aimee) Fini. She is also survived by her beloved ten grandchildren and two great-granddaughters: Lauren, Felicia (Joe), Jonathon (Nicole), Emily, Olivia, Victoria, Gabriella, Sofia, Eva, Sloane, and Gwyneth.

She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Fini, as well as her brother, Gino Botticelli.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 2 pm to 6 pm at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Road, Monroe, NY 10950.

A Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 10 am at St. Columba R.C. Church, 27 High Street, Chester, NY 10918.

For those unable to attend the Funeral Mass, the service can be viewed via livestream at https://my.gather.app/remember/loretta-fini

Entombment will follow at 12:30 pm at Cedar Hill Cemetery & Mausoleum, 5468 US-9W, Newburgh, NY 12550.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Flynn family and the staff of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Rett Syndrome Research Trust at rsrt.org or St. Columba Roman Catholic Church, 31 High St., Chester, NY 10918.

Please feel free to extend your condolences or share a memory with the family.