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Robert Flinn Obituary

FLINN--Robert H., of New York and Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Rye, NY, passed away September 28th, 2007 after a long illness. Husband to Charlotte; father to Leslie Flinn, Colin Flinn, Evan Saucedo and Douglas Flinn; father-in-law to Susan Flinn and Eric Saucedo; grandfather to Jackson Saucedo and Robert G. Flinn. Son of the late Irene and Harry Flinn and friend to many. A life long athlete, Bob Flinn was a basketball star in his youth for Mamaroneck High, Colgate University and in the Navy during the Korean War. He was also a successful entrepreneur and financier. With his father, he owned Flinn Motor Corp. He was founder and president of Eco Leasing Corp. and Flinn Capital Corp. and a developer of Audubon at Naples, Frenchmen's Creek and other successful ventures. A funeral mass will be held at 11am at Resurrection Church in Rye, NY on Wednesday, October 3rd with a reception to follow at Apawamis Club in Rye. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colgate University in Hamilton, NY or to Catholic Charities.

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Published by New York Times from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2007.

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Victoria Francis

October 8, 2007

All my sympathy to you and your family, Leslie. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you during these difficult weeks ahead.

Laura

October 5, 2007

Deepest sympathies, Leslie, to you and your family for your loss.

Colleagues and Friends EMG

October 4, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Vanessa Porto

October 2, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stuart and Valerie BOTHE

October 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless and may Robert rest in peace.

Dee Ucci

October 2, 2007

Leslie, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. My deepest sympathy.

John de Mena

October 1, 2007

God bless you, Bob, and may God grant you eternal rest!

marie smith

October 1, 2007

deepest sympathies to Mrs. Flinn and children, former employee Marie Smith

Steve (Wickie) Haviland

September 30, 2007

Fond memories of 'Duster' from our high school (and high school fraternity)days at Mamaroneck High. Our condolences to his family.

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