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Peter Flynn Obituary

Peter Thomas Flynn, 64, passed away Thursday July 11, 2013 in La Jolla, CA while battling cancer. Peter, son of the late C. Richard and Catherine Eagan Flynn was born in Winthrop, MA. He attended Cathedral High School and majored in business administration at Northeastern University. He also played basketball for Northeastern and went on to play professionally in Portugal. Peter returned home and began his career in restaurant management which took him to many parts of the East Coast. Subsequently, he had his own renovation and remodeling business. He spent his last eleven years in California caring for his son following an accident. Peter was a sports enthusiast and loved all things Boston. Nothing pleased him more than a round of golf, a good book and winning the family fantasy baseball league trophy. He was a good listener, a hard worker, the favorite uncle and a good friend to all. He will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who loved him. Peter is survived by loving children, Maggie Jeanne Jennings and husband Devin of Temecula, CA and Peter Thomas Flynn, Jr. of Escondido, CA; their mother, Deborah Bazley Flynn, and his grandchildren, Caitlyn, Brendan and Alayna Jennings. He leaves his aunt, Mary A. Flynn of Winthrop; his twin sister Kathaleen F. Patterson and her husband, James of Holliston; his other siblings: Charles Flynn and Diana Cosgrove of W. Newbury; David and Ruth Flynn of Southborough; John Flynn of Salem; William and Nancy Flynn of Melrose; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. A memorial service was held at his home in Escondido, CA. Family and friends may gather to pay their respects on August 22nd at 10:00 AM at St. Matthew Church, Southborough, MA, followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter's name to the Christopher Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078. Burial will be private.

Published by MetroWest Daily News on Jul. 28, 2013.
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Peter was best friends with my ex husband Cam. I would love to connect with Debbie, his wife and beautiful children who are grown.

Know I am reaching out to all of them and hope one day we can share wonderful memories of Peter.

My love to the family.

Best regards,
Beth Van der Veer
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April 13, 2018

Saddened by the news, Peter, may you Rest In Peace ??

Marlene Michelle Tobin

January 14, 2015

Peter will be missed by all who knew him, his great smile, sense of humor, warmth and kindness. I have many memories of our days in Boston at Back Bay Manor, our apt. Building, Northeastern University, Holidays, Birthdays,
Too much to mention. So sad to hear this news, I share your loss. Blessings and Love to all.

Marlene Michelle Tobin

January 14, 2015

Peter Flynn taught me a valuable lesson – one perfect summer evening…

A “fighter” took a clumsy, roundhouse swing at Peter. We were all “down the wall”, as near to the ocean as we could be, all friends, neighbors, teammates just enjoying life. The “fighter” spoke out of turn, trying to disrupt the scene.

Peter, a big, strong, athletic young man easily dodged the swing. And as the “fighter” followed his arm's off-balance momentum, and spun himself around, Peter reached out with those big basketball player wings of his, and wrapped them around the “fighter”, and quietly, gently, but firmly defused the disruption in our perfect summer night. The “fighter's” friends retrieved him and drove him away.

And ever since that perfect summer evening by the sea, and every time I face a pending conflict in my own life – I think of Peter, and reach out my own big arms – and defuse it.

And I always thank Peter for that lesson.

Rest now, my peaceful friend.

Jim Reid

July 29, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Grace Sheldon Lyons

July 28, 2013

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