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JOHN FLAHERTY Obituary
Age 66, a longtime resident of Springfield, VA, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Pittsburgh, PA. Son of the late John D. "Mickey" and Catherine (Primorac) Flaherty; brother of Linda M. (Richard) Holtman, Raymond (Francine) Flaherty, and the late Karen (surviving spouse, Gary) Grgic; nephew of Mary Ann Protolipac and Jean Redmerski; uncle of Robert Sula, Daniel Sula, Denine Waitt, Heather Holtman, Roxanne Malus, Shaun Daniel Flaherty and Dr. Mary Catherine Flaherty-Sabey; survived also by great-nieces and nephews. John worked for the Department of Defense (U.S Army) for 35 distinguished years. He worked for three years in the early 1980's in Frankfurt, Germany. John worked a number of surpervisory auditor positions in the Washington D.C. area including Ft. Belvoir, VA and The Pentagon. He leaves many friends in the Springfield, Virginia area. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves., N.S. Funeral Mass in St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Friday, 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow in North Side Catholic Cemetery. Family suggests Memorials in John's name to the American Lung Association.
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Charles Harley
October 30, 2015
John was my roommate at Penn State from Sept. 1966 to June 1967, room 404 Brumbaugh Hall. We had great times together. Just found out from reading the Nov/Dec 2015 Penn Stater. RIP John
Tom Lupes
July 29, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Flaherty family. John and I were classmates at North Catholic and I remember him as an easy going and kind man. God be with you, John.
E. Charles Selinsky
June 2, 2015
Condolence to the Flaherty family. John, has fantastic family members and friends,he was a considerate and kind man,during his youth he enjoyed playing baseball in league play as well as the many pick up games we would organize back in the day when gloves, bats and balls were items to be shared in order to play. There are many fond memories of this fine family and our love and prayers are focused on knowing that the journey we follow always will lead us to the glory of our Lord and Savior. John, rest in peace and love. EC Selinsky
Walter & Hiwot Hackett
April 18, 2015
We are so sad to have lost such a wonderful neighbor. Our deepest condolences go out to his family.
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Rob
April 11, 2015
I am so sorry to hear that our long-time neighbor John has passed away. My condolences to his friends and family.
Kelly Mynahan
April 9, 2015
Deepest sympathies to my Aunt Linda and her brother Ray. Johnny will surely be missed.
Kathryn Holtgraver
April 8, 2015
My heart goes out to Linda and Ray and all other family. There are so many memories of fun times from our childhood, but I always remember John as the quiet one. I enjoyed seeing and speaking to him at the family reunion in 2009 and was hoping we'd be able to reconnect. Now he's headed for a different kind of reunion and I'm certain he's being welcomed with open arms and loving hearts of all who have gone before. Godspeed Johnny!
Lorraine Gregor-Sturgill
April 8, 2015
My deepest sympathy to John's (Fluid's) family at this sad loss. John was my brother's friend, but I remember the fun we had visiting them in Virginia and when they visited here in Pittsburgh. He was always a kind and sweet guy! My prayers and thoughts are with "Fluid", his entire family and his many friends.
Dave Daly
April 8, 2015
Longtime softball buddy and all-around good-natured soul. God bless John ("Fluid") and all his friends and relatives during this time of remembrance.
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