Obituary of Audrey E. Finkenstadt

Audrey E. Finkenstadt, age 83, of Wallingford and formerly of Cheshire entered into rest on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Quinnipiac Valley Center in Wallingford. Audrey was born on April 3, 1933 in Jackson Heights, NY daughter of the late William and Tomi (Hovsepian) Finkenstadt. Audrey earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business from Hofstra University. She was a pioneer for women in the film production industry in NYC and California and active for many years at Bethel Lutheran Church in Los Angeles. She moved after retirement from United Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles to Cheshire in 1998 to be closer to family. She had been very active at First Congregational Church of Cheshire until illness took away her independence. Audrey leaves behind her sister Linda and brother-in-law Alex Pritchard along with three cherished nieces Kristina, Beth and Laura and their families, as well as many dear cousins and friends. Audrey loved the Lord, is at peace, and A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Congregational Church of Cheshire, 111 Church Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410 on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 2PM. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire has been entrusted with her arrangements. At the request of Audrey’s family, memorial contributions may be made to the church or charity of one’s choice.