Flannery Robert T.

1925 - 2022

Flannery Robert T. obituary, 1925-2022, Grand Rapids, MI

Flannery Robert T.

1925 - 2022

BORN

1925

DIED

2022

Flannery Robert T. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2022.
Flannery, Robert T. Mr. Robert Thomas Flannery, aged 96, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 with his family by his side. Robert was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 25th, 1925, grandson of Irish immigrants. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan who died in 2005. Robert is survived by his children, Pat (Dan) Robinson, Roseanne (Jack) Stewart, Kathleen Flannery, Robert M. (Diane) Flannery, Thomas (Rosemary) Flannery; his grandchildren, Michael (Beth) Nanzer, Jeffrey (Jen) Nanzer, Patrick (Doraliz) Stewart, Brandon (Kristin) Richardson, Ryan (Miah) Stewart, Robert P. (Megan) Flannery, Jack Flannery, Sean Flannery and Aidan Flannery. His great grandchildren: Emma Nanzer, Grant Nanzer, Henry Nanzer, Nora Nanzer, Madilynn Richardson, Vivienne Richardson, Katelyn Izworski, Brendan Izworski, and Connor Izworski. Robert was a combat Veteran of WWII having served as a radio operator in the U.S. Army, 791st Field Artillery Battalion (1943-1946) during the Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. After his return from the war, Robert worked as an electrician and supervisor at Kelvinator. He enjoyed learning foreign languages on the computer, "tinkering" in the basement, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who will forever love, remember, and miss him. Auf Wiedersehen & Vaya con Dios Roberto! A private family service will be held followed by a private burial with military honors at Mt. Calvary Cemetery on Friday, August 26th, 2022. The family is assisted by Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel. www.heritagelifestory.com

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Matthew J Farage

August 25, 2022

Very sorry to hear of this. I bought a Suzuki 90cc motorcycle from him in 1970. Rest in Peace Robert.

Jill Kelly - Host

August 25, 2022

Your father will watch over you and talk to you from above.

Sue Stratton

August 24, 2022

Roseanne and Bob,
I'm so sorry to see your dad has passed. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care, Sue

Sue Willard

August 24, 2022

My dad was in WW 11 , told many Stories !
Thank You for your Service , I Salute You Sir!
Sue Willard
Gr. Mich .

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