Racine – John “Jack” Flynn, 74, passed away at W.F.H. All Saints hospital on Monday, November 17, 2008. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 4th, 1934, the son of the late Henry and Margaret (nee: Salmon) Flynn of County Mayo, & County Galway, Ireland. Jack graduated from Boston College, where he was a running back for the BC Eagles Football team. He proudly served his country as a Captain in the US Marine Corps, and company commander. He was also the USMC heavy weight Boxing champion. Jack was the owner of Flynn Insurance, an insurance brokerage and estate planning company in Racine. He loved sports and athletics. Jack was a member of the Marine Corps League, Agerholm-Gross Detachment, and trustee and chairman for the scholarship, and Golden Gloves committees; TRIAD Chairman of Crime and Safety for Racine County; former Chairman of the Golden Gloves of Wisconsin; a Silver medal winner at the national senior Olympics for Volleyball; and Co-sponsor of the Ireland Beach Volleyball Team for the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney. He was an avid member of the Grove Club in Racine County. Jack was a loving father and true friend to anyone in need. He will be deeply missed by his children, Robin Flynn and Rondeau (Pamela) Flynn both of Boston, Mass his wife, Lynn Flynn of Chelmsford, Mass.; sister, Mary (Joe) Findlen of Dedham Mass.; brother, H. Steve (Eileen) Flynn of Chelmsford; his friend and companion, June Pomaville of Racine, and her family, Leann (James) Roome, Mark (Lynn) Pomaville and the grandchildren; and his dog Mindy. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and many friends from the Racine and Boston Communities. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Burial and complete military honors will follow at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday, evening from 5-7 PM, and in the church on Thursday from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Elizabeth Poloian says
Dear Robin, Lynn and family, My sincere sympathy hearing of your loss. I have had the pleasure of meeting your Dad a few times and of course meeting your Mom in a very unique way, many years ago. The Lord called your Dad home one year and one week after my Dad passed.
Take care my special friends, God bless you in this time of need. Love, Elizabeth, Julie’s Mom
Maureen & Dennis Callahan says
To The Flynn Family and All who Loved Him,
Our deepest sympothy goes out to you. Jack was a great man I would watch Ryan’s eyes as he told his stories of the Marines he never lost interest in what he had to say. Brendan was in complete awh that Jack was such an athelete. When I told Michala that Jack had passed she was sad, but kids are funny she said the Uncle that falls asleep in the same chair each Christmas with his mouth wide open. He will be sorely miss by all of us. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all and hope that you know that Jack is in a safe and happy place in Heaven smiling down on all of us.
All our Love,
Dennis, Maureen, Ryan, Brendan and Michala
Charlotte and Tom Guerriero says
Robin, we are so very sorry about the loss of your father. Although we did not know him, obviously he accomplished a lot in life.
We know you will miss him terribly.
Love,
Charlotte & Tom
Pete & Barb Weber says
Bob and Nicole Flynn says
Robin, Rondeau, Lynn and June, Papa and Aunt Mary,
We are so sorry for your loss- and wish we were all with you at this time.
We told the girls about Uncle Jack and explained that he was in heaven. Regan asked if he was “older than Papa” and we said yes. She then said “wow, he must have had a fun life.”
We hope that you will share stories with them so that they will know more about Uncle Jack. They send big hugs to their Papa, and we are thinking of you all and praying for you.
Petrina Katsikas says
I am a friend of Robin’s here in the UK wishing I could be there during this time. I am thinking of your whole family and am sorry to hear the news. Love, Petrina
Angela Rizzo says
We were so lucky to meet Jack “Grandpa Jackie” at Washington Manor. My girls and I really enjoyed visiting and talking to Jack, We will miss him and the girls will miss his kisses!
Our Thought and Prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Thank you,
Angela
Janet Shaw & Family says
Robin & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Heather Green says
To the Flynn Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and yours during this difficult time. Jack was a wonderful man with such a glowing life about him. He will be missed.
All of our love and condolences,
Heather & Kevin Green
Katie Janette says
My sympathies to June and her family.
I know this a dificult time for you.
You have your “club” friends and families to help you through this period.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steven Sanders says
The sadness that I feel with Jack Flynn’s passing is only eased by the fact that I was able to meet him and bask in his presence while he was with us. He was a wonderful and fun man and he will be missed. My condolences to all who knew and loved him.
Chad Jones says
Death’s door is but a gateway to new life,
The passing of consciousness to a higher level,
Dreams of things unknown coming into reality,
Walking with love ones who have gone on before,
The absence of pain and hate,
Though our existence is lesser with their passing,
The richness that was imparted through their touch cannot be measured.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to your family at this time.
-Chad
Cheryl Findlen Callahan says
I will always remember the many stories Uncle Jack loved to tell. He was not shy in voicing his opinion and offering much advise. He loved a discussion/confrontation/conversation. He was very supportive of me as I pursued my education and spoke of the many good times in college and how important it was to go to school. He also shared things he would have done differently or better, mistakes not to make or how to learn and grow through them
He loved his family and made sure he came to Boston every year to celebrate Christmas. It was always great to sit an talk, debate or reminisce about when Grandma or Grandpa were with us, the holidays, the food, school, Ireland, BC, life in the service remember going to visit when I was young all by myself, it was so exciting and he made the trip feel so special.
He will be missed by all his family and friends as he touched the lives of many.
I am sorry that I was not able to join you in person but my heart is with you during this sad time. We have been keeping him in our prayers during this last year throughout his surgeries. We send you all our love and prayers.
Love,
Cheryl, Richard, Alec and Marina Callahan
Barbara&John Keefe says
To the Family of Uncle Jack,
Just know you are all in our thoughts these past few days. Find peace and comfort in the fact that Jack has finished his struggle with courage and honor.
Our deepest sympathy.
Love,
John and Barbara
Bill French says
Rondeau
I learned a short time ago of your father’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Regards, Bill
Linda Walsh-French says
Dear Rondeau,
I am so sorry for the delay in this note to you. I just learned of your father. Please let your mom, Robin and Pam know how very sorry I am. I wish we could have come to Wisconsin to be with you at this time. Although I am not there in person, you are in my thoughts and prayers. We will continue to keep your family in prayer.
Love,
Linda
Kimberly Campbell says
Dear Robin and Family,
My condolences are with all of you at this difficult time. May you find peace in your hearts knowing he is in a better place.
Holliey White says
They say that the flutter of a butterfly’s wings in Africa can set in motion a weather pattern on the other side of the earth. Jack Flynn reminds me of that butterfly. His very presence in a room could alter the energy flow, and for me, it always brought a smile. I’ll miss his holiday trip to Boston and the happy hugs he greeted me with. My heart goes to each and all who loved him and who will grieve the loss of such a memorable man.
Goodbye, Jack, and God speed. And I’m sure you have gone to your rest knowing I’ll be nearby for Robin.
Walt & Judy Wilke says
To Rondeau & Pam
Our heartfelt sympathy to you
at this time of sorrow.
Your dad made us feel welcome and
his jovial manner was special.
He was a gentleman’s gentleman.
A trait he has passed on to you
Rondeau. What a wonderful legacy
to give you.
Please accept our love & prayers.
Walt & Judy
Kathleen Doney and Jacques Le Tual says
Rondeau, Robin and Pam,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you. Please know our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kathleen and Jacques
The Hiltz Family says
We will miss you and all your stories especially your quick wit and sense of humor.
Love,
Kelly, Dave, Fallon, Michael and Erin
Eva, Anthony and Ryan Fiacconi says
Pam and Rondeau, expressing our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.