Former Assemblyman Gary D. Finch who represented parts of Cayuga County and Central New York has died.
Finch, 79, died Friday, according to Sammuel Darling, director of Brew Funeral Home, a business Finch once owned.
Finch, who was born in Auburn, was first elected to public office as a village of Aurora trustee in 1979. He retired in 2020 from the N.Y.S. Assembly after 10 terms in office.
A funeral will be held Friday at Saint Mary’s Church in Auburn at 11:00a followed by a burial at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery. There will be no visitation hours. Brew Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Gary Finch was a true gentleman and a dear friend.
His passing is a profound loss for all who were fortunate enough to know him.
My sincere condolences go out to his wife, Marcia, and all his loved ones. Gary will always be missed. pic.twitter.com/TQE1jPDn4X
— Will Barclay (@WillABarclay) May 6, 2023
Gary Finch was a mentor and guide to me, beginning when I first took office. He told me I didn’t have to worry about filling someone else’s shoes — I just had to walk in my own. Gary never sought recognition for himself. He served only to help others. I will miss him. pic.twitter.com/VUYWzpRzHY
— Pam Helming (@SenatorHelming) May 7, 2023
