DOVER - Leo David Finfinger, of Dover, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in his home surrounded by his family. He was 74. Mr. Finfinger was born Jan. 9, 1937, in St. Mary's, Pa., to the late George and Margaret Sayers Finfinger. He served almost 34 years in the US Air Force, both on active duty and as a reservist. Following his retirement, he worked in Civil Service at DAFB for 5 years. He was an avid fan of Caesar Rodney High School sports, as well as the Baltimore Colts. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Deloris Finfinger of Dover; five sons, Robert and wife Margaret of Sunbury, Pa., Frank and wife Laurie Berry of San Antonio, Texas, James and wife Brenda of Boerne, Texas, Patrick of Dover, and David and wife Rochelle of Magnolia; one daughter, Kimberly Dotson and husband Bill of Dover; 16 grandchildren, Justin, Jason, Josh, Joel and Brandi Finfinger, Michael and August Finfinger, Eric and wife Erin, Heather and Jessi Dotson, Kate Blanchfield, Caitlyn Finfinger, Meghan Heras, Caitlyn Rendon, and Jessica and Justin Jenkins; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, James Finfinger of Austin, Texas; and sister, Ruth Rupprecht of St. Mary's, Pa. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Finfinger in 2004; as well as brothers, George, Robert and Louis; and sisters, Margaret, Marie, and Lois. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, in Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road, Dover. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday evening. Interment will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 5239 W. Woodmill Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808. Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at
www.torbertfuneral.com.