Patrick Flanagan

Flanagan, Patrick M. March 17, 1923 - January 26, 2003
Pat Flanagan is dead. The Kansas youth, the Illinois Farm Boy, the Naval Warrior, the Los Angeles Police Officer, the College Professor, Genealogist and Trout Fisherman rests with his Fathers. He left this life with no regrets, only thanks for the chance given him by Almighty God and his darling parents to play the game. It was a great game and since life was the game there is no loser. He leaves his beloved wife of almost 53 years, Lois Rondeau, and his loving children, Kathleen Ann, Mary Bridget, Patrick Michael, and Terrence Martin. Five grandsons, James, Casey, Daniel, Matthew and Nicholas, and one great-grandson, Blake, all Flanagans. He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Adeline (Dilley) Flanagan, four sisters; Katherine (Breen), Julia (William Livingston), Mary (Drury), and Margaret Flanagan and a brother, James. Four sisters survive him: Elizabeth Doyle, Rose Thomas, Nell Wallach (Warren) and Joann Moriarity (Ted). Many, many nephews, nieces, and cousins also survive. Patrick was descended on his mother's side from Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and on his Father's side from Irish who fled Ireland to spite the British and survive the Potato Famine of the 1840's. He was a member of the Former Los Angeles Police Department Associates, The Southern California Genealogical Society and numerous other genealogical societies. He was a Compatriot of the Sons of the America Revolution and member of the Disabled American Veterans. After many adventures in life, he joyously goes on this the greatest adventure of all. Wish him bon voyage. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Sierra Madre, on Friday, Jan. 31, at 11:00 A.M. Interment following at the Sierra Madre Pioneer Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Los Angeles Catholic Workers or The Southern California Genealogical Society. Cabot & Sons, Pasadena