Community Continues to Mourn Kenny Finne, Bicyclist Who Died After Being Struck By Car

GREENPORT, NY — The community continues to mourn one of their own, who died tragically after being struck by a car while bicycling.

Kenny Finne died unexpectedly on September 1 — on his 52nd birthday, his brother Craig Finne said.

And now his friends and loved ones continue to come together, raising funds to help Finne's family deal with the unexpected cost of a funeral.

A GoFundMe page, "Funeral Expenses for Kenny Finne," has so far raised $6,175 of its $10,000 goal.

Finne was struck by a car on Route 25 in East Marion by driver George H. Fitzpatrick, 74, of Orient, who was traveling east, police said.

Finne is believed to have been in the eastbound shoulder of the roadway, police said. Finne was transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital and then moved to Stony Brook University Hospital before he passed away, police said. Fitzpatrick was uninjured in the collision, police said.

No criminal charges are expected, but the case is still under investigation by police detectives, police said.

But his family and friends are left devastated by his loss.

Craig Finne said his brother loved his family, taking walks in the woods, and fishing.

"Anything to get the family together," he said. "Me, being the little brother, he always made sure I was okay and had a roof over my head."

He added that his brother "was always happy, no matter what. His kids were his life."

Finne, his brother said, left behind two sons, Christopher and Dylan, his future wife Laura, brothers Harry and Craig and Craig's wife Kathy, sisters Leigh and Regina Finne, his mother Marie Pilles and father, Harry Finne, Sr., his stepmom Karen Finne, as well as many nieces and nephews and his ex-wife Lisa Tabor Finne and numerous friends.

"He was surrounded by loved ones as he passed," Craig said. "He will definitely be missed."

To donate to the GoFundMe for Kenny Finne, click here.

Photo courtesy of Craig Finne.