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Joseph Flynn Obituary

FLYNN, JOSEPH C., M.D. Retired Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy, 74, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. He was the beloved husband of Dianne E. (Rich) Flynn. They were married for forty-eight years.Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Dr. Joseph C. and Eveline V. (Lynch) Flynn. Doctor Flynn was a private practice OB-GYN at Kent County Hospital, retiring in 1998.He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and reserve duty. Joseph was a graduate of the Assumption School, LaSalle Academy, Providence College, and Loyola Medical School. He was a high school diving champion, Eagle Scout, and lifeguard at Bonnet Shores and Yawgoog Boy Scout Camp. He was a member of ACOG, RIMS, NEOGS and diplomate of the ABOG. He was a member of Potowomut Golf Club, Quidnessett Country Club, and Bear Lakes Country Club. He served as a president of the Friendly sons of St. Patrick and was an avid cruciverbalist. Besides his wife, he leaves his four children, Joseph Flynn, of Brooklyn, NY, Michael Flynn, and his wife Celia, of Tampa, FL, Kathleen Flynn, of Warwick, and Sean Flynn, and his wife, Deanna, of Coventry; two brothers, Gary and Christopher Flynn; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was the dear brother of the late Raymond Flynn and the late Maureen Lawson. His funeral will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 8:30 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road (Rt. 117) Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am, in Saint Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick. Interment with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours, Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Providence College Angel Fund, Harkins Hall 412, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02918 or the Rhode Island Veteran's Home, 480 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809 in his memory would be appreciated. For directions and online condolences, please visit: boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 26, 2014.

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lisa mckay

September 20, 2014

dear flynn family,
i am so sorry for your loss. dr. flynn (who delivered all 3 of my children) was a super fantastic guy and fun to hang around with in the delivery room. he made delivering babies fun! love that guy. i just found out of his passing. again so so sorry.

September 15, 2014

Dear Diane & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I'm thinking that our class Reunions won't be quite the same without Joe. :-(
Mary Tim Baggott

September 15, 2014

Dear Diane and kids,
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I knew Joe very well, we were very close friends. He was a very good man, and a very devout Catholic. He will be very missed.
Love,
Judy and Mike O'Hara

September 7, 2014

Dear Flynn Family,
Joe Flynn holds a very special place in my heart. He helped me bring all three of my babies into the world,and his beautiful blue eye twinkled when he held them up for me to see. He never lost sight of the fact that he was part of a miracle with each baby he helped into the world. With heart felt sympathy, Mary & Matt Leyden

Francis J. Darigan, Jr.

September 4, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the entire Flynn Family on the death of Dr. Joe. Joe was a warm and wonderful human being, a caring and excellent professional, a patriot who loved and served his country and a man proud of his Irish heritage who never forgot where he came from. It was a privilege to have known him and his extended family over the years. I regret I was out of State and unable to attend his services. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Fogell

September 3, 2014

SO SORRY to hear of Dr. Flynn's passing. He and my late husband, Art Fogell, grew up in the same neighborhood, and when I got married, I learned "ALL the Fogell women" went to Dr. Flynn. So he became my OB-GYN and he was the VERY BEST! I missed him when he retired. May he rest in peace.

Joan Hallahan

September 2, 2014

To The Entire Flynn Family ~ Dr Flynn was remarkable and he delivered both of my children.. may he rest in peace with the angels

Tom Dolan

September 1, 2014

Dear Chris, Gary and the entire Flynn family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on Joe's passing. He is at piece now. My prayers and thoughts are with you

August 29, 2014

Thank you. Dad was a kind mind. He worked hard and was proud of his practice. He loved life and his patients. Your kind words are appreciated.

Katie Flynn

Brenda Loignon Newbury

August 28, 2014

Dear Joe,
I was deeply saddened by the news of your father's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Hope you are doing well...you are in my thoughts.
-BRENDA

August 28, 2014

RIP Dr. Flynn. You were one of the very best when Kent was a Community family Hospital. You deliveted my 3 children, and at work never failed to ask how they were. May your family know they are in our prayers at this very sad time.
God Bless you all. ??????

Christine Sivo-Marciano

August 27, 2014

Family & Friends my deepest sympathy with passing of a great man. May you all find peace as he is peacefully in heaven. Many wonderful memories.

Don & Phyllis Keenan

August 27, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Flynn family. Joe was a kind and gentle soul full of life and happiness. It was impossible to be around him and not feel his love for life, family and friends. Always smiling always caring, he will be greatly missed.

Linda B

August 27, 2014

My condolences to Dr. Flynn's family. He was my doctor for 27 years and delivered all three of my children. He was a wonderful, kind and caring man and always had a ready smile for his patients. I'm grateful to have had him as my doctor for so many years.

John O'Leary

August 27, 2014

To the family of Dr. Flynn:
My condolences on the passing of Dr. Flynn. I am so sorry for the loss. He has left a great legacy of service to his family, commnity and country. May happy memories help to carry you through this sad time. I have a special feeling towards Dr.Flynn and his dad since I was delivered by Dr. Flynn Sr. in 1954.

May Dr. Flynn rest in peace and may the angels welcome him into Paradise.

Robert Mantia Lieutenant Colonel, US Army-Retired

August 27, 2014

My condolences to the Flynn family. I knew Joe when we were members of Quidnessett Country club. I played golf often with Joe and it was always fun. He was a gentleman and a wonderful person. As a fellow veteran I salute him for his service to our country.

August 27, 2014

Dear Dianne & Family

My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.

Bev Lacy

August 27, 2014

I'll never forget his singing "I just met a girl named Maria" when he delivered our Maria. What a kind, caring person.
E.J. Cimini

August 27, 2014

To the family Dr.Flynn was the most caring person he was my doctor for many years he will always be remembered Barbara Giroux

August 26, 2014

Dear Diane & family,
We are so sad to hear of Joe's passing and have fond memories of him. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Dave & Arlene Pincy

August 26, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Flynn. He delivered both of our children; sang "Danny Boy" as our son Daniel was delivered; and was a great, kind doctor. Especially enjoyed the years he allowed me to teach Lamaze classes for some of his patients in the office. With love to the Flynn family.
Kathy and Larry Walsh Clayton, NC

August 26, 2014

Deepest Sympathy to Dr.Flynn's Family he was a great doctor M. Ulbin

Jerry Roberts

August 26, 2014

With deepest condolences.

Synda Beron

August 26, 2014

Condolences to the family of my Doctor that I will always remember as being the kindest and one of the most caring people I've known. I missed him when he retired, and I am saddened at his passing.

Brian Jones

August 26, 2014

I wouldn't be here without Dr. Flynn who delivered me into this world, along with my brother Colin. Echoing my childhood friend Greg Winsper, thanks for the warm memories growing up on Tall Pine Drive in East Greenwich, my condolences to my old friend Sean and the entire Flynn family and may God bless you in peace.

Jacki Zahn

August 26, 2014

...a loving and caring doctor...condolences to his family.

Don Shore

August 26, 2014

Joe and Family sorry to read of your Dad passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you

August 26, 2014

I remember Joe from our early days at La Salle. We were in a few homerooms together. He was very smart and always very enthusiastic about our school and being with the guys. He got along with everyone. Dan Mc Cullough and I used to joke with Joe about his blossoming into becoming a fashion plate. We barely could find a tie for class each day, but we saw that Joe was becoming very conscious of matching his tie with his shirt and slackss. He was early "GQ." That was even more in evidence at PC where we would then have to add a jacket to our attire. Unfortunately, I hadn't seen him in awhile but was aware that he had been ill of late. We talked about him with fondness at recent La Salle reunions. He was, indeed, a warm and caring guy who did a lot of good in this world, So, I offer my deepest sympathy and sincere prayers to his family. Joe was an early and cherished friend whom I will profoundly miss.
J. Clement "Buddy' Cicilline
La Salle '57
Newport

John A. Jackson '71, President

August 26, 2014

Dear Members of the Flynn Family,

Please know the entire Bishop Hendricken Community shares in your loss.

August 26, 2014

TO THE FAMILY OF DR. FLYNN, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL. HE WAS THE BEST DOCTOR I EVER HAD, THIS NEWS HAS SADDENED ME. MAY GOD KEEP YOU ALL STRONG DURING THIS TIME.

joseph Iaciofano

August 26, 2014

Sorry

Patricia Brow

August 26, 2014

Dear Diane, my deepest sympathy on your loss of Joe. I have many fond memories of working with him at KCMH, but the best memory is the 'treat'
to attend a Roger Whittaker concert with you both-peace and God Bless, Pat Brow

Greg Winsper

August 26, 2014

Thanks for all the good memories you gave me in my youth. Rest in peace.

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