Marquette University mourns the loss of actor and writer Pat Finn, Sp ’87, who died on Dec. 22, 2025. He was 60.
Pat was beloved for his role in recognizable sitcoms like “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” “That ‘70s Show,” “The Middle” and “Las Vegas.” He also acted in films such as “It’s Complicated,” “I Love You, Beth Cooper” and “Dude, Where’s My Car?” Originally hailing from Evanston, Illinois, Pat launched his career at the famous Second City National Touring Company.
Pat was a generous supporter of the College of Communication, returning to campus several times to teach courses on improvisation. His improv courses were the original concept for the Diederich Learning Labs, a series of one-credit courses taught by alums that continues to this day.
Pat also served as a mentor for nearly a decade as part of the award-winning Marquette Mentors program, sharing career insights and wisdom with many Marquette students.
Pat is survived by his wife, Donna, and three children — Ryan, Caitlin and Cassidy.
Please keep Pat, his family and friends in your prayers.
