Current:Home > NewsElise Finch, CBS meteorologist who died at 51, remembered by family during funeral -Legacy Build Solutions
Elise Finch, CBS meteorologist who died at 51, remembered by family during funeral
View
Date:2025-04-27 18:13:56
The Macedonia Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York livestreamed the services held Tuesday to say goodbye and pay tribute to CBS New York meteorologist Elise Finch, who died July 16 at the age of 51.
Finch died at a local hospital. A cause of death has not yet been determined, according to CBS New York.
An outpouring of support followed Finch's death as loved ones, fans and colleagues mourned her passing. The church's livestream on its Facebook page, which lasted roughly three hours, had over 800 comments and 4,500 views.
Her family, friends, Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and colleagues spoke during the services, recalling her love of music, nicknames and more.
Her sister Kiya shared a quote to remember Elise by, one they both kept on their phones: "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."
"Together each one of us here, was woven together in a tapestry of love by Elise," said Jasmine Bellamy, her daughter's godmother, during the service. "Every single one of us. And if you know Elise like you know me, she repped not just her city but everything she's a part of."
Before joining CBS, Finch reported on the "Early Today Show," MSNBC and NBC Weather Plus as a meteorologist. She started her broadcasting career coordinating special projects and live events for E! Entertainment Television.
'I've had a bad experience':Tom Brokaw, former NBC News anchor, opens up about blood cancer
Finch graduated from Mount Vernon High School in her hometown then went on to get a Bachelor of Science degree at Georgetown University. She held a Master of Science degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University and a seal of approval from the American Meteorological Society.
Finch is survived by her daughter Grace and husband Graig Henriques, a photojournalist at WCBS.
veryGood! (889)
Related
- Trump's 'stop
- Suspect in professor’s shooting at North Carolina university bought gun, went to range, warrants say
- Why Jodie Foster Hid Her Acting Career From Her 2 Sons
- Human head and hands found in Colorado freezer during cleanup of recently sold house
- Nevada attorney general revives 2020 fake electors case
- Upset about Kyrie Irving's performance against the Lakers? Blame Le'Veon Bell
- El Paso Challenges Oil Refinery Permit
- Newspapers stolen on day it publishes story with allegations of teen's rape at Colorado police chief's home
- Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture
- 2 broods of screaming cicadas will emerge this year for first time in 221 years
Ranking
- FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup
- UFC's Sean Strickland made a vile anti-LGBTQ attack. ESPN's response is disgracefully weak
- Sami rights activists in Norway charged over protests against wind farm affecting reindeer herding
- Selena Gomez, David Henrie returning for Wizards of Waverly Place reboot
- Sam Taylor
- Latest student debt relief: $5 billion for longtime borrowers, public servants
- 3M to pay $253 million to veterans in lawsuit settlement over earplugs and hearing loss
- Experienced hiker dies in solo trek in blinding, waist-deep snow in New Hampshire mountains
Recommendation
Scoot flight from Singapore to Wuhan turns back after 'technical issue' detected
Sami rights activists in Norway charged over protests against wind farm affecting reindeer herding
Subway adds 3 new foot-long items to its menu. Hint: None of them are sandwiches
Uvalde families renew demands for police to face charges after a scathing Justice Department report
What were Tom Selleck's juicy final 'Blue Bloods' words in Reagan family
North Dakota lawmaker who insulted police in DUI stop gets unsupervised probation and $1,000 fine
Alec Baldwin Indicted on Involuntary Manslaughter Charge in Fatal Rust Shooting Case
Why Fans Think Jeremy Allen White Gave Subtle Nod to Rosalía’s Ex Rauw Alejandro Amid Romance Rumors