City Council September 21. 2022
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Margaret "Peggy'" Marie Finley has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 56 to her eternal reward: and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Nicole T. Lee. Alderwoman of the 11 tin Ward; and
WHEREAS. Beloved mother of Hannah and Brendan Finley. Peggy was born on February 23. 1966. in Chicago. Illinois. Her parents were the late George Murray and the late Ellen Murray, nee Oberf'ell. Peggy was the I Ith child of George and Ellen's 13 children. She took pride in being from Bridgeport, a strong Southside Irish Catholic neighborhood. Everyone who has ever met Peggy has stories about her laughter, her joy, her beautiful blue Irish eyes, and her radiating positive energy, and
WHEREAS, She was an avid White Sox fan. going to as many games as possible. She was a thoughtful caregiver to so many people throughout her life. And her greatest joy were her two children. 1 lannah and Brendan. From the moment they were born, they were her world. Peggy loved her family and friends, always bringing people together for a laugh and a hug: and
WHEREAS, Devoted mother of Hannah Finley and Brendan Finley. Loving daughter ofthe late George and Ellen Murray. Dearest sister of June Murray, Georgine Murray, Mike (the late Marjorie) Murray. Mary (Ed) Klus. the late Martin (Cathy) Murray. Patrick Murray, the late Katie Murray. Ellie (Steve) Bartucci. Jack (Lori) Murray. Ruth (Bill) Fear. Jim (Abby) Murray, and George Murray. Also, a fond aunt and grand-aunt of many, many nieces and nephews; former wife of Brian Finley; and
WHEREAS. Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Margaret to her family members, friends and all who knew her. and enabled her to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget: now. therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we. the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago gathered here this twenty-first of September 2022. do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Margaret Marie Finley and extend to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Alderwoman, 11th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Margaret Marie Finley.