Martin Flynn

FLYNN, Martin "Rut" of St Pete Beach, died peacefully in his sleep on June 1, after a lengthy illness. He was a Navy veteran, accepting an appointment at the U.S. Naval Academy and in 1959, received a commission in the Navy as an Ensign. Completing his active duty requirement in 1964, he returned to Kingston, PA to take over the family business, he also continued his naval career in the Navy Reserves and retired a Captain in 1989, after 30 years of service. Survivors include sisters, Kathryn Miller of Philadelphia, PA and Judith Evanko of Marco Island; daughters Joanie Flynn of Annapolis, MD, and Kelly Flynn of Portsmouth, NH; sons Michael Flynn of Woodstock, GA, Rick Flynn of Walnut Creek, CA; grandchildren Meghan, Katie, Gabriella, and Mario. A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, June 4, 2011, beginning at 10 am. Memorial services will follow at 11:30 am at Beach Memorial Chapel, St Pete Beach. Followed by a reception at the Yacht and Tennis Club of St. Pete Beach Club House located off of Blind Pass Road. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Bay Pines Veterans Administration Medical Care Hospice Unit Ward 5C, PO Box 5005, Bay Pines, FL 33744. For a full online tribute go to beachmemorial.com.