John F. Finerty

1846–1908 (age 62)

Journalist/Congressman

Biography

John F. Finerty combined the powers of the pen and the public oath, moving from journalism into Congress with a fierce devotion to telling truth and protecting the rights of men who served their country.

The voice he lent to veterans and working families endures, a reminder to visitors of Calvary Cemetery that thoughtful stewardship can bring light to even the most complex debates.