James Ellery Flynn Jr. ”Jim”, age 76, of Norwood, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 surrounded by family.
Born in Norwood, he was the son of the late James Ellery Flynn Sr. and Marjorie ( Stone) Flynn. Jim attended St. Catherine of Siena School in Norwood and was a graduate of Norwood High School class of 1965.
Jim lived a full life, loving his family and many friends, to know Jim was to love him. He was kind, generous and was always willing to help anyone with anything. Jim truly lived life with passion and enjoyed everything he did. Among some of those things included trips to the casino, as well as to Ireland, scratching his tickets, Boston sports, fishing, playing cards and attending the many baseball, hockey and football games for his grandson James.
Jim was the beloved husband of the late Beverly Ann (Gotham) Flynn, and the devoted father of Bridgette E Bennett (Flynn) and her husband Cristian Bennett of Norwood, Frank Susi of Pompano Beach FL, Loretta and her husband Brian Herman of Webster, Daniel DelGratta and his wife Julie of Delaware OH, and the late Jerral "DeeDee" Martin. He was the brother of Timothy Flynn of Norwood, Sue Ellen Logan of Scituate, and the late Sheila Flynn. He was good friends with many but the Best of Friends with Edward Lazzara of Sharon and Gerald Miller of Norwood. James was the proud Papa of James Bennett, grandfather of Robert Martin of Nashua NH, Erik Melvin of Worcester, Ryan Martin of Manchester NH, Daniel and Cameron "CJ" Delgratta both of Delaware OH. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD on Monday December 4 at 10 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 547 Washington Street, Norwood at 11 AM. Visiting Hours in the Funeral Home on Sunday December 3, from 2-6 PM. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Greater Boston Food Bank.
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