Eileen Finestone
May 5, 1935 - May 10, 2025

EILEEN FINESTONE: Age 90, died peacefully on May 10, 2025. Born May 5, 1935, in New York City to Shirley and Louis (Joe) Sandfelder. Eileen grew up in Sunnyside Queens New York and graduated from Mount Sinai Hospital School of Nursing and became a registered nurse. She continued her education at Hunter College, NYC where she received her Bachelor of Science in Education.

Eileen was the beloved wife, for over 50 years of the late Dr. Stephen Finestone, loving mother of Mark (Cindy), Scott (Rebecca) and Ross (Angela). "Silly Grandma" to Deborah, Edward, Hannah, and Luke, she was predeceased by her adorable grandson Zachary and her loving brother Martin and his dear wife Paula. Her brother's family includes her devoted niece Michele, nephews David and Robert and their families.

The Pittsburgh Chapter of her life began in 1962 when Steve joined Montefiore Hospital. Eileen served on many boards: Ladies Hospital Aid Society of Montefiore as President; Allegheny East Mental Health & Retardation, the Self-Help Group Network, and the Medina Chapter of NA'AMAT USA.  She enjoyed hobbies of needlepoint, reading, Scrabble, antique consignment shopping and boating.

Eileen graduated from Duquesne University with a master's in counseling and returned to nursing in the 1970's. She was a hospice nurse at Forbes Hospice and then worked for the Children's Home of Pittsburgh doing adoption studies and placements. 

A 15-year sojourn in Vero Beach Florida kept her busy - while she served on the Alzheimer & Parkinson Board and volunteered at the Environmental Learning Center. She then spent 5 years in Pittsburgh at the Brookdale Senior Living Center in the South Hills. She enjoyed the company of friends and the caring staff. In 2021 Eileen moved to Sonata Hunters Creek in Kissimmee Florida.

Her sense of humor was "acute" at times, she loved her family, friends and the many, lovable dogs that filled her home over the years. Eileen had a warm smile that brightened the room and a welcoming personality that ensured she never met a stranger. 

Graveside Services and Interment will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM at West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation. To stream the funeral, please visit https://www.shiva.com/o614treh.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations in Eileen's honor to the Planned Parenthood of Pittsburgh, 933 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com

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