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1934
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2020
William Flynn Obituary
In keeping with the family's wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the House of Concern, 35 State St., Seneca Falls, NY, 13148.
Bill was born May 13, 1934, in Sunderlinville, Pa., the son of Leon and Genevieve Flynn of Osceola, Pa. He was graduate of Elkland High School and Alfred State College. After high school he was in U.S. Army stationed in Alaska. After his service he moved to upstate New York where he worked for NYSEG. He then went to work in the insurance field where he became a very successful and well respected businessman for most of his life. Bill was partner and president of the Boothroyd Insurance Agency in Ithaca, N.Y.,for many years. He was a professional Chartered Life Underwriter. In his early years he was an avid hunter and fisherman. His greatest love was for his wife and his family. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren at his home on Cayuga Lake. There all of the family would gather on weekends and holidays to swim, fish, boat and just enjoy each other with laughs and lots of love.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary L. Swingle Flynn; sons Stephen (Valerie) Flynn of Canandaigua, N.Y. and Mitchell (MaryJo) Flynn of Naples, N.Y.; his beloved grandchildren Jason Flynn, Brenden Flynn, Andrew Flynn and Kaleigh Flynn; eight great-grandchildren; brother, George (Shelia) Flynn of Elkland, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his parents; and sisters Evelyn Reimann, Velvet Avery, JoAnn Dartt, and Jean Flynn.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.coegenungfuneralhome.com
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4 Entries
April 8, 2020
Steve,Mitch and your family; sorry to here of your Dads passing. My that's and prays to you and your family. God Bless Tom Poormon
Linda Shaffer
April 7, 2020
Mary and Family,
Was so sorry of Bills passing.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Linda Shaffer
April 7, 2020
WE WERE VERY SAD TO HEAR THE PASSING OF WILLIAM FLYNN HERE AT GENEVA GENERAL. HE ALWAYS WAS SO FRIENDLY TO ALL THE STAFF AND JOKED AROUND ALOT. TO HIS FAMILY AND WIFE WHO STOOD BY HIS SIDE: WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED AND OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.
Robert Lerch
April 6, 2020
Mitch an family..so sorry for your loss...want you to know your in our thoughts.bob luann. Rob an brandy..
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