George Frederick Flaherty, Sr.

1947 - 2025

George Frederick Flaherty, Sr.

1947 - 2025

BORN

1947

DIED

2025

Upcoming Events

Dec

19

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Saint John XXIII Roman Catholic Church

Fort Myers, FL

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Dec

30

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Waterbury, CT

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George Flaherty, Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2025.
George Frederick Flaherty, Sr died following a battle with cancer. He lives behind his wife, Kathy (Lavigne), 5 children (Patti, George, Jr. Coleen, Kelly, Shannon), and 9 grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury. Calling hours will be Monday, December 29th, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the Lower Chapel at the Basilica. You can can leave condolences on Legacy.com.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

19

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Saint John XXIII Roman Catholic Church

Fort Myers, FL

Send Flowers

Dec

30

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Waterbury, CT

Send Flowers