CHRISTOPHER T. FLANNERY II

Still miss you Flan. Writing a paper about you for my music class at school. I'll never forget the lessons you taught me about balancing responsibility and good humor.

-Kevin McMahon Gonzaga '15

You were my beloved an favorite teacher. I will miss you greatly. You were a friend to me always.

I couldn't believe it yesterday when I read in the Gonzaga newsletter that the great Chris Flannery was gone. He was my favorite teacher during my time at Gonzaga. I still think about him all the time and can still remember many of his corny jokes ("What have you done for me lately!?")

I will never forget that he and Mike Howell drove two hours to attend my Father's funeral during my junior year.

There was only one Chris Flannery; he was the best, and will be missed....

Mr. Flannery was the first teacher I said hello to at Gonzaga and the last to receive my farewell. To us his students he was a true friend amongst the faculty. Mr. Flannery embodied what a teacher, musician, man, and human being should be.

Those who knew and loved Chris will remember him fondly as a teacher, mentor, leader of the Highest Order, and most importantly, as a friend. More than a musician, he was an extraordinary band director, composer, and talented percussionist, though you would never hear him say so. He dedicated his life to raising young men in the Jesuit tradition and creating, through discipline, planning, laughter and coffee, a nationally recognized award-winning music program, which he grew out of a basement...

I had Mr. Flannery for music at Gonzaga. He taught me a ton and I still use some of his unique phrases. He was just soooo cool.

We are so terribly saddened by the news of Mr. Flannery's passing. Our son Danny's life was changed forever during his time at Gonzaga 1998-2002. Mr. Flannery was a true gentleman, scholar, educator, and friend to our son and all the boys who had the pleasure of being a part of his life. He will always hold a special place in our hearts and we will be forever grateful for the gifts he so unselfishly gave to make our son the man he is today. Please accept our sincere condolences and may...

I have been helping Chris plan trips to Orlando with his student groups for over 20 years...A kinder gentleman I have not meet. He cared so much to make magical memories for his boy's he was helping to turn into Gentlemen. He will always be my favorite client...I will miss his calls to me greatly..

Carol,Mike and Family
I am so sorry that I couldn"t be there for you. I loved Chris crazy as he was. We always laughed and had fun. I remember when your Mom sent me his first song. He was a born Musician. I'll keep you in my prayers. I imagine Your Dad and Chris are having a ball .He will be truly missed.