Mr. Robert Bob Joseph Flynn

Robert "Bob" Joseph Flynn, of Scituate, died peacefully at the age of 79 on July 15, 2010. Born and raised in Newton, Bob graduated from St. Mary's High School of Waltham and Boston College's night school, class of 1954. He met his late wife, Mary Alice Hughes Flynn while summering at Brandt Rock in Marshfield. They married in 1958 and raised a family in Scituate and in Darien, CT. His career as a government bond broker spanned three decades. Retiring at the age of 53, Bob dedicated himself to supporting the sports programs at Darien HS, eventually becoming the President of the local "Boosters Club". He and his wife wintered in Pompano Beach, FL for several years before her death in 1999.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends as well as being an avid golfer and sharp bridge player. Bob followed the markets almost his entire adult life and imparted this affinity and interest to several of his children. He was a great story-teller. He will be sadly missed and forever loved by all who knew him.

Beloved husband of the late Mary Alice (Hughes) Flynn. He is survived by his five devoted children: Sheilagh D. Flynn and husband, Andrew Lederman of Lakeville, MA; Carolyn Flynn of Ames, IA; Christopher R. Flynn, and wife, Maureen of New York City; Robert "Jack" Flynn and wife, Gina of Westport, CT; and Hillary Flynn and partner, Eduardo de Oliveira, of Mill Valley, CA. Loving brother to Kathleen (Kay) Gates of Scituate, Joan Hersom of Marlboro, Eileen DiPalma of Natick and the late Lawrence Flynn who died in infancy. Devoted grandfather of Kelley, Matthew, Aidan, Siobhan, and Catherine. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held at the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home at 382 First Parish Road in Scituate, MA on Monday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Funeral from the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd., Scituate on Tuesday July 20th at 9AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Nativity Church, Scituate at 10AM. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Bob's name my be made to the Crossroads Irish-American Festival, c/o Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valencia Street, SF, CA 94103. Pls. make donations out to "Intersection for the Arts" and note "Crossroads" in the memo line. Condolence may be offered at www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com