Obituaries
Obituary: Joseph Flynn, 63
Flynn tragically died last week while assisting his son on an icy road.
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From George F. Doherty and Sons Funeral Home:
Joseph Dorsey Flynn - Lifelong resident of Needham, tragically on February 8, 2017. Beloved husband of Sheila (Clayman) Flynn. Devoted father of Jessica Murray and her husband Jesse of Natick, Stephanie Clason and her husband Matthew of Connecticut and Joe Flynn Jr. of Needham. Loving papa to Connor Clason and Cameron Murray. Brother of Genie Lynch of Winchester, F. Jay Flynn Jr. of Needham, Gerry Flynn of Coloado, and Greg Flynn of New York. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Longtime member of Charles River Country Club. Proud Insurance Broker for his entire career.
Joe will always and forever be remembered as a loving family man.
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Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 1305 Highland Ave. on Feb. 13th at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Bartholomew Church, Needham to follow at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours were Feb. 12 from 2-6 p.m. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joseph’s memory to The Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. For directions and guestbook gfdoherty.com.
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