Michael K. Flood

Michael K. Flood, 78, of Wind Gap, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 3rd, at his residence. Mike was born in Wind Gap, PA on November 6, 1936, a son of the late Kevin L. and Mary (Fenner) Flood. He was the husband of Mary (Lenio) Flood. They celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary last November. Mike was employed as superintendent at Warren Hills Regional School District in Washington, NJ, until retiring in 1992. Prior to that, he was assistant principal and then appointed principal at Warren Hills Regional Jr. High School. Mike was also previously employed as an English Teacher and Guidance Counselor at Washington High School. During his time at Washington High School, Mike was an assistant football coach and later took over as the head football coach, and president of the Little Four Athletic Conference from 1964-1966. As a head coach Mike had a career record of 22-3-2 in three seasons. Mike was a 1954 graduate of Pen Argyl High School. In 2013, Mike was inducted in the Pen Argyl High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Mike was a standout football player for the Green Wave from 1951-53 (captain in 1953). He also was a member of the '52 and '53 varsity baseball teams, and senior class president. He earned his bachelor's degree from Villanova University. While at Villanova University, he played on the 1954 freshman team. He started varsity in 1955, '56, and '57. In 1958 he began his coaching career as a student football coach for the Wildcats. Mike continued his education at Lehigh University, where he received his master's degree. While attending Lehigh University he was an assistant football coach from 1958-1960. The '58 freshman team went on to win a national championship in 1961. Mike was a resident of Wind Gap for almost all of his life and was a avid walker and golfer. Mike was a member of St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Parish in Pen Argyl. He was also a member of the former Blue Ridge Country Club for 20 years. In addition to his wife, Mary, Mike is survived by a son, Kevin M. Flood and his wife Sharon, and 2 grandchildren, Brendan and Bridget Flood. He was preceded in death by his first wife Sylvia (Perinotto) Flood. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Parish, 300 W. Babbit Ave., Pen Argyl, PA, at 11 AM on Monday, June 8th, with Msgr. Vincent York officiating. Friends are invited to call Sunday 4-6 PM at the James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, 200 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, PA and Monday 10-11 AM in the church. Graveside services will be private at the convenience of the family at St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp., Wilkes-Barre, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Parish, 300 W. Babbit Ave., Pen Argyl, PA 18072.