Elliot M. Finkle

1940 - 2017

Elliot M. Finkle obituary, 1940-2017, San Jose, CA

BORN

1940

DIED

2017

Elliot Finkle Obituary

Elliot M. Finkle
October 16, 1940 - January 31, 2017
Resident of Los Gatos
Elliot Finkle died peacefully in his home. Born in Newport News, Virginia, he attended medical school at the University of VA in Charlottesville, specializing in radiology. He served in the U.S. Army as a physician in the Vietnam war. He married the love of his life, Betty, and moved to California soon after. Elliot was a respected radiologist for 30 years with the San Jose Radiological Medical Group. He and his wife of 48 years raised two loving children in Los Gatos.
He was a very adventurous man. He loved sailing, whitewater kayaking, flying small airplanes, scuba diving, motorcycle riding, rock climbing, hang-gliding, among many other outdoor activities. Elliot fought a courageous battle with Parkinson's. He will always be remembered for his quiet, kind, selfless, and gentle ways as well as all of the laughter he brought through his wit and dry sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife, Betty, his son Kevin, his daughter Amy, his granddaughter Makiah, and two grand-doggies Willow and Ginger. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Parkinson's Institute in Sunnyvale CA at www.PI.org or 1-800-786-2958.


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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Feb. 5, 2017.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Linda and Fred

Linda and Franklin

Friend

January 30, 2020

Dear Betty, sorry to hear about Eliot's passing. He and I were both members of the saxophone section in the High School band. I played second alto and Eliot sat next to me on tenor. Such fun! Hope everyone who knew him has such fun memories.
Allan Willey

Allan Willey

March 27, 2017

I was so deeply saddened to read of Elliot's passing. He was a mensch just like his beloved Father, Rabbi Jesse Joel Finkle, of Blessed Memory. I will never forget the kind,
caring , and much loved Finkle Family. I was blessed to have grown up under the leadership and training
of Rabbi Finkle at Rodef Sholom in Newport News, Virginia. I miss you all. May the Good Lord Grant You peace.
Larry Spigel

Larry Spigel

February 23, 2017

Dear Betty,

Elliott was a dear high school friend. I was so glad to join you for lunch many years ago on one of your trips back to Virginia. Condolences to the family. I will notify our NNHS 1958 Classmates of our loss.

Joseph Drewry

February 12, 2017

Elliot was a kind and supportive classmate to me during medical school. He sometimes gave me a ride home, as we both were from Newport News, Va. I valued his friendship very much. My thoughts are with you at this time. Elliot will be missed by many.

Sincerely,
Barbara Starks Favazza, M.D.

February 6, 2017

I know everyone that knew Elliot loved him as I did. The sweetest, funniest, kindest man. I will treasure each memory of him. My heart goes out to Betty, Kevin and Amy and his other loved ones.

Shirley Miller

February 4, 2017

Did not know Elliott well but remember him for his laid back and gentle ways. So sorry about his death from Parkinson's Disease.

Donald Arey Jr. M.D.

Classmate

February 5, 2017

Linda Franklin

February 4, 2017

We are sorry to hear of Elliot's passing. We can only imagine the pain you feel mixed with relief because Elliot's suffering has ended. We wish you Peace. Love Linda and Fred Franklin

Linda Franklin

February 4, 2017

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