FINEBERG, Dennis
FINEBERG, Dennis (1940-1979), 39 years old, drowned while diving off Casino Point on July 13, 1979.
In the News~
July 20, 1979 [The Catalina Islander]: “ Diving accident claims victim. A tragic accident off Casino Point claimed the life of Dennis Ronald Fineberg, age 39, on Friday, July 13. Fineberg had been diving in the area off Casino Point when the accident occurred. Accompanied by his daughter, he became entangled in kelp after motioning for her to swim to the surface. Her calls for help were answered by the Harbor Department and Baywatch. Attempts to revive Fineberg were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead by Dr. Eichenberger at Float Five after all rescue attempts had failed. Mr. Fineberg was well-known and liked in Avalon. Aboard the boat S.S. Debranette he and his family had spent many holidays and vacations in Avalon. They had owned a mooring in Avalon Bay for 10 years.”
