Former Hockey Captain Cavan Finigan, 31, Passed Away in a Train Accident, Leaving His Wife, Mary Kate Holmes

Cavan had a brilliant mind and a generous spirit.

December 16, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on December 16, 2026

Cavan Finigan, a former varsity hockey captain at The Roxbury Latin School, passed away at 31 in a train accident in New York City on December 3, 2026.

During his high school days, he also played football.

A remarkable education, a strong work ethic, and enduring connections characterised Cavan Finigan’s life.

He attended The Village School and St. Mary of the Hills in Milton, The Roxbury Latin School in West Roxbury, the University of Notre Dame, and Harvard Business School.

His professional career began in finance at Goldman Sachs and the private equity firm Avalt.

After Harvard, he embraced entrepreneurship, teaming up with his seventh-grade friend Pat McDonough to launch Nurse Wallet, a startup focused on financial planning.

He also served as CEO and partner at Webster Lock, a subsidiary of the investment firm Tucker Farms located in the Bronx, New York.

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Cavan Finigan’s Family Mourns the Tragic Loss

Cavan James Finigan, the son of Thomas Finigan and M. Duncan Driscoll Finigan, was born on February 9, 1994, in Boston.

Sadly, he passed away unexpectedly at 31 in a train accident in New York City on December 3, 2026.

Cavan was raised in the Canton Avenue home where his mother grew up.

He forged an unbreakable bond with his three brothers, Alec, Duncan, and Will. They unanimously agree he was the finest brother and son a family could ever hope for.

His roots ran deep, with a name honoring the Irish county of his paternal grandmother, Mary Murray Finigan.

He found the love of his life, Mary Kate, while studying at the University of Notre Dame. Their romance blossomed, and he proposed beside the Notre Dame lake.

Later, they married on August 24, 2026, in a beautiful ceremony at Old Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.

Cavan and Mary Kate built a life rich in adventure and simple joys. He introduced his Midwest bride to skiing at the Blue Hills before accompanying her on ski trips out west and in Europe.

Their happiness was found in long bike rides through Cambridge and New York City neighborhoods, movie nights, gatherings with their vast circle, and a rare gift for laughter.

Cavan is survived by his wife, Mary Kate Holmes; father, Thomas Finigan and his partner, Michelle O’Grady; brothers Alec Finigan and his wife, Caroline, Duncan F. Finigan and his wife Emilie, and Will Finigan and his fiancée Margot Steinberg.

Similarly, he shared a close bond with his aunts and uncles, along with many cherished first and second cousins, and a devoted extended family of friends.

On the other hand, he is preceded in death by his mother, M. Duncan Driscoll Finigan.

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The Finigan held a visitation at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton Square, on Sunday, December 14, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Pius X Church, 101 Wolcott Road, Milton, on Monday, December 15, at 12:30 PM. Burial followed at Milton Cemetery.

Instead of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Cavan’s memory to the Pan-Mass Challenge, a cause he passionately supported for a decade by riding in honor of his mother.

Contributions can be made via the PMC website or by following the link: .

Cavan’s light was extinguished far too soon, but his intelligence, humor, and profound loyalty will carry his spark forward.

Rest In Peace, Cavan James Finigan.

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Ashish Maharjan, author at Players Bio, has been covering news with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. A writer with a passion for capturing the essence of athletic competition.

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