Kian Stephen Finnegan, 3, of Fayetteville, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family after a 33 month battle with brain cancer.

     Kian showed the power of the human spirit through his ability to live, laugh, and love everyday of his life.

     Kian loved music, nature, and had a natural athleticism that showed as he relearned to walk, sit and play.   He had a fierce heart and a love of people. He loved his sister, June, parents, grandparents, extended family and the many doctors, nurses and therapists that gave so much hope and joy to him.

     He is predeceased by his grandfather, Stephen Kraushaar.

     Surviving are his loving parents, Neil and Adrienne Finnegan; sister, June Finnegan; maternal grandmother, Frances Kraushaar; paternal grandparents, Irene and Dominic Finnegan; uncles, Stephen Finnegan and Patrick Kraushaar; aunt, Jordan Kraushaar; cousins and extended family.

     Viewing services will be private and a celebration of Kian’s life will be announced at a later date.

     Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to The Choices Palliative team to help other local children battling life threatening illness or who are unable to receive hospice due to the covid pandemic.  Contributions may be sent to CHOICES Pediatric Palliative Care Fund at The Upstate Foundation, 750 East Adams St. Syracuse 13210 or online  www.upstatefoundation.org   Fund 10275