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David Flanagan Obituary

HOLBROOK David A. C. Flanagan, of Holbrook, died unexpectedly, Nov. 30, at age 45. Born, raised and educated in Stoughton, he was a graduate of Stoughton High School, in 1980, and Northeastern University, Class of 1985, with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. David was a resident of Holbrook for the past 22 years. He worked as a senior project manager for R.J. O'Connell & Assoc., in Stoneham. He was the beloved husband of Lynne A. (Sullivan) Flanagan; father of Samantha L., Erika L. and Christopher D. Flanagan, all of Holbrook. He was a son of Elizabeth A. (Sciarappa) Flanagan of Stoughton and the late David J. Flanagan. Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 127 South Franklin St. (Rte. 37), Holbrook, Friday, at 8:15 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church, at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday, 4-8 p.m. Interment in Union Cemetery, Holbrook. Donations in David's memory may be made to the Flanagan Family Children's Fund, c/o Sovereign Bank, F.B.O. 778, South Franklin St., Holbrook, MA 02343.

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Published by The Enterprise from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2008.

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Steve Simonson

December 18, 2008

I have worked with Dave on a couple of Target projects.
Very professional, good guy to get along with, even if it was just over the phone.
He will be missed in his profession.
My prayers go out to his wife and children.

Wayne Jalbert

December 15, 2008

To the Flanagan family,
As a business colleague of Daves, I am deeply saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dave was one of the finest engineers I ever worked with.

Mark Conley

December 15, 2008

I was very saddened by Daves passing and will always remember him as a true professional and gentleman.

Nicole Laubach & Melanie Ferreira

December 5, 2008

Flanagan family, the whole school is praying for you everyday. Stay strong!

Stephen Glowacki

December 4, 2008

Dave was a fantastic, soft spoken guy, with a great sense of humor. At the funeral home tonight, looking at the many pictures displayed of just a fraction of Dave's life, I reflected on the time that I knew him. Dave you will be sorely missed.

I would like to extend my prayers to his family; my deepest condolences.

Life is measured in memories, not things;
In hopes fulfilled and manifested in our children's eyes.
In this realization, life is taken but never lost.
It lives forever, coloring each of our souls, and gracing our universe.

Bye Dave :-)

Emilio DiVito Jr.

December 4, 2008

To the Flanagan family,
My prayers are with you in this difficult time. I worked with Dave approximately 18 years ago. I remember his sense of humor and also he was very consciences about his job. I would see him around town here and there and talk about past co-workers and catch up with things.
He will be missed

Mark & Barbara Staples

December 4, 2008

Dear Lynne, Samantha, Erika, Christopher and Aunt Betty – In this time of grief, find solace in the celebration of David’s life and his legacy of love and friendship.

Peter and Lynda Schablik

December 4, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cheryl&Russell Lyman

December 4, 2008

To the Flanagans. Our prayers and thoughts are with you . From Cheryl,Russell and Joyce Lyman

Sandy Grube

December 4, 2008

To the Flanagan family,
Words cannot express my heartfelt sorrow at the loss of such a wonderful person. I worked with Dave for many years and found his dedication and friendly nature a true pleasure. I will miss our almost daily phone conversations. He was so proud of his family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Take care.

Kim Sullivan

December 4, 2008

Lynne & family, we're so very sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

Jeffrey Curley

December 4, 2008

Dear Lynne, Samantha, Erika, Christopher, and Elizabeth,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Dave for several years. In addition to being a credit to his profession, he was a kind, friendly, and humorous person, with whom I enjoyed working a great deal. We spoke often about our daughters and their various school and sports activities. It was obvious that he was very proud of his family.

Sr. Thomasine Knowlton

December 4, 2008

Dear Mrs. Flanagan, Sam, Erika and Christopher,
Please know that the prayers and thoughts of your Spellman family are and will be with you -- especially at this very difficult time. Be assured of our love and support.

Kim Holbert

December 4, 2008

Lynne and Family,Our prayers are with you through these tough times.Remember,we are here for you.He will be truly missed.Love,Kim,Dana,Amanda,Nichole,Courtney,and Brandon Holbert.

Lou Allevato

December 4, 2008

To the Flanagan family,
I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Dave since 1993.
He was a true professional and above all a wonderful person.

Claire Walsh and Family

December 4, 2008

Lynne and family--I am so sorry for your loss---our thoughts and prayers are with you

Lorna Murray

December 3, 2008

Our Prayers go out to the Flanagan Family. May Christ and the Virgin Mary be with you in your time of sorrow. Our Deepest Sympathy.
Lorna, Ken, Matthew and Tyler Murray

Denise Redmond

December 3, 2008

The Flanagan Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Sam and Erica, I always remembered your dad and how proud he was of you both. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jamie Anderson

December 3, 2008

Dave,
You are sorely missed around the office. My thoughts go out to his friends and especially his family.

Gabrielle Talbot

December 3, 2008

Sam, I am so sorry for you and your familys loss. Were all praying for you guys!

Keenan Family

December 3, 2008

To the Flanagan family
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Fr. Ed Riley

December 3, 2008

Dear Lynne, Samantha, Erika, and Christopher, the Parish & School Community of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Holbrook holds you all in their prayers, and will remember David in a special way with you! We love you all very much!
God bless you!

December 3, 2008

Dave was one of the most organized and precise Engineers I worked for and he was one of the funniest people I have had the pleasure to work with. I will miss him very much

Mary Marquardt

December 3, 2008

Lynne, Sam, Erica and Christopher - We are saddened to hear of the loss of Dave so suddenly. You are all in our prayers as you get through this most difficult of times. Mary Marquardt, Meghan & Erin McColgan

Marielle Murphy

December 3, 2008

David was always very bright and very well spoken. He is my cousin. Even as a child he spoke like an adult.

Thoughts and prayers to David's wife, children and his Mom.

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