James A. Flanagan Jr.

FLANAGAN, James A., Jr. James A. Flanagan Jr., 87, formerly of East Hartford, and Worcester, MA, passed on Wednesday (January 21, 2004) at Manchester Memorial Hospital, Manchester. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara (Elliott) Flanagan. Born in Hartford, , a son of the late James A. and Julia (Murphy) Flanagan, he had resided in East Hartford and Worcester, MA for most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Jim embraced life always. He was loving, supportive and devoted to his wife "Bobby" and to his family. Prior to his retirement he was a Manufacturer's Representative for various independent hardware contractors for over 40 years. Jim, an independent man loved his job, traveling throughout New England and making friends wherever he went. He was a member and past president of the CT Salesmen Association. He enjoyed coaching, participating in and watching all kinds of sports. Sunday morning you'd find him at Martin Park in East Hartford playing tennis. An avid reader of any newspapers, periodicals and mystery novels, his attitude was always positive, his manner, down to earth and friendly, his word and handshake a promise. Besides his beloved wife and parents Jim was predeceased by a brother, Robert Flanagan of Hartford, a sister, Jane Curtin of Hartford and a grandson, Craig Flanagan of Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Flanagan is survived by five sons, James "Jay" Flanagan III and his wife, Liz, of Jonesboro, AR, Don Flanagan and his wife, Wahleah, of Albuquerque, NM, David J. Flanagan of East Windsor, Kevin Flanagan and his wife, Maureen, of East Hampton, Jon R. Flanagan of Worcester, MA; a daughter, Lynne Flanagan and her husband, Ernie Marquez, of Manchester; 13 grandchildren, Sean Flanagan, Shane Flanagan, Brent Flanagan, Stephanie Flanagan, Colleen Flanagan, Erin Hart, Jason Stanizzi, Alison Stanizzi, Jonathan Stanizzi, Kasey Flanagan, Ryan Flanagan, Kiley Flanagan, Kellye Blacker; six great-grandchildren, Taylor Reed, Mikalah Reed, Janae Reed, Michael Reed, Zachary Hart, Samantha Hart; many dear in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 27, at 9:30 a.m. from the D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford, CT with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Church, One Community Street, East Hartford, CT. Burial with military honors will be at Hillside Cemetery, East Hartford, CT. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, January 26, from 4-8 p.m. Memorial contributions in Jim's name may be made to the Clarence H. Elliott Scholarship, c/o First New England Federal Credit Union, 616 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT, 06108. Jim's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the entire staff at Haven Health Care Center, Main Street, South Windsor, CT for their professionalism, compassion, and care given to Jim. Even during these past years of failing health Jim continued to smile, never complaining, probably day dreaming of the "glory days". All who knew Jim will sorely miss him. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com. 3860880