Russell Deacon Flynn

February 11, 1934 - January 10, 2012

Obituary For Russell Deacon Flynn

Russell D. Flynn passed away gracefully at home on January 10, 2012 at the age of 77. He was born on February 11, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts. He lived in Norfolk, Massachusetts for nearly fifty years before moving briefly to North Carolina to stay with his daughter.

His wife of over fifty years, Marie Dolores Flynn; and his daughter Susan and husband Joseph Izatt, and grandchildren Benjamin, Gregory, and Daniel of Raleigh survive him.

Russell cherished his time working with his colleagues in the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #17, of which he was an active member for sixty years. He also took great delight in caring for the clock high in the steeple of the Federated Church of Norfolk. He taught by example the value of integrity and hard work.

A memorial service is planned for the early spring at the Federated Church of Norfolk.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Federated Church of Norfolk; The Center For Eye Research & Education, 50 Staniford Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114; or the charity of your choice.

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September 01, 2020

J Nunnally

I am sorry to learn of your family sorrow. The death of a loved one is difficult. If I may, I'd like to share scripture found in your Bible that may help. Please take a moment to read John 6:40, 44 and Ps. 36:9.
September 01, 2020

Kevin Cox

Russ, you made a lifelong impression on me as your apprentice, you instilled the value of honesty and integrity as well as a sense of humor. One thing I will always remember, if the weather was beautiful we would have lunch outside and you would take a deep breath and say its enough to get you high. I would look right at you and immediately say old man youre crazy. So quite often when its nice outside I will take a deep breath and say to myself yah he is crazy Russ you were a true friend and always a gentleman.
September 01, 2020

Anne Marie Lewis

Condolences on the loss of your husband and father Marie and Susan. Paul & I remember him as a lovely man when we lived next door to you in Norfolk.
September 01, 2020

James Cortese/Honorary Chaplain local 17 Retirees

They say that time heals all wounds i hope and pray that your family is doing as well as can be expected.Russ will be missed by many of this Brothers. I will remember Russ at our prayer at our next meeting GOD BLESS
September 01, 2020

Jack Brogan (COX)

Russ you will be missed, it was a pleasure working with you in the short time I new you , Reast in peace my friend
September 01, 2020

James Cortese

I am very sorry for your loss. I had the great pleasure of working with Russ for many years at (Cox) and know Russ will be missed by all of The Brothers Of Local 17 that know him. As chaplin of the Retiree`s club of Local 17,please accept our heart felt condolences to the Flynn Family.