Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0589

SR0589 LRB104 20432 ECR 33896 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Patrick Cassidy "Pat" Finn, who passed away on December 22, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Pat Finn, the son of Leo and Betty, was born in Wilmette on July 31, 1965; he graduated from Marquette University; he married Donna Crowley; and

WHEREAS, Pat Finn studied and performed at Second City in Chicago, and he toured with the Second City Touring Company; after moving to Los Angeles, he became a founding member of the renowned iO West improv troupe, Beer Shark Mice; he also served as an adjunct professor and taught Improv for Strategic Communication at the University of Colorado, where he coached, befriended, and mentored countless students throughout the years; and

WHEREAS, Pat Finn's first big television role was as George Wendt's brother on The George Wendt Show; he had recurring roles on Murphy Brown, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Ed, and My Boys; he became known for his roles as Joe Mayo on Seinfeld and Dr. Roger on Friends, and he played the character Bill Norwood on the ABC sitcom The Middle from 2010 to 2018; he also served as the spokesperson and on-air personality known as "Toyota Pat" for Toyota of Arizona; and

WHEREAS, Pat Finn was an avid Chicago Bears fan; he was knowledgeable on many subjects, including having memorized all the state capitols and every college football mascot; and

WHEREAS, Pat Finn was a positive, loving, and humorous person who never met a stranger; he will be remembered as a prolific character actor and comedian, a dear friend, and a role model to many; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Finn is survived by his wife, Donna; his children, Cassidy, Caitlin, and Ryan; his parents; his siblings, Michelle (Henry), Tracy (Judy), Tom (Debbie), Kevin (Francie), and Katie (Matt); his siblings-in-law, Danny (Rebecca), Debbie (Mark), and Dianne (Mark); his many nieces and nephews; his improv family; and his dogs, Addison, Murphy, and Wally; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Patrick Cassidy "Pat" Finn and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Pat Finn as an expression of our deepest sympathy.