Stephen J. Finnegan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Thursday October 22, 2026.

Steve was born in Boston and came from a prominent political and legal family. Steve graduated from Georgetown University and New England School of Law. He enjoyed a long and successful career as a lobbyist on Beacon Hill as well as a labor attorney representing different school districts.

He served as General Counsel for the Massachusetts Association of School Committees for 44 years. Steve was self-employed but for a considerable time had a very successful association and friendship with a colleague, Michael Bearse; the two worked together as Finnegan & Bearse. Towards the latter part of his career, Steve worked as an independent arbitrator. Throughout his career, Steve was well respected not only for his legal counsel but also for his ability to provide common sense and sound judgement for his clients.

Steve was the beloved husband of Carol Ann (Lukosus) Finnegan, loving father of Julia Finnegan, Stephanie Finnegan and Kimberly Grace Finnegan. Steve was the youngest of nine children; brother of Eleanora Golden, Julie Matzel and the late Patricia Collins, Ann Finnegan, Joseph Finnegan, John Finnegan, Thomas Finnegan and David Finnegan. Devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Wednesday November 4 at 10:30 am. Visitation at the church Wednesday beginning at 9:30 am. Relatives and friends invited.