Michael Fingerson

MADISON-Michael A. Fingerson, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at UW-Hospital. He was born on July 13, 1959. He graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1977 and from Gateway Technical Institute in 1979. Michael married Aleta Campbell on July 16, 2011. He worked for TDS and Charter Communications. Michael enjoyed cheering on the Packers and Badgers football. He had a thirst for aviation, always wanting to learn more, and loved traveling to the ocean to see the lighthouses. Michael is survived by his wife, Aleta; stepsons, Adam (Jennifer) Czerepinski, and their son, Benjamin of Framingham, Mass., and Brett (friend, Laura) Czerepinski of Madison; brother, Roy (Carole) Fingerson of Richland, Wash.; niece, Katie Fingerson; niece-in-law, Ruth Fingerson (Bradley Brunker); great-niece, Jacquie (Brian) Arquette; great-nephew, Daniel Fingerson; brothers-in-law, Ralph Campbell and his son, Daniel, and Michael (Leslie) Campbell; sister-in-law, Jean (James) Lawler; and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Violet Fingerson; grandparents; aunt and uncle; and nephew, Brian Fingerson. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Thanks to the UW-Hospital ER staff and D6/5 staff, the UW Health American Center staff and the kind nurses and doctors in TLC South. Also thank you to Madison Fire Department No. 5. Memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made to www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420