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Colin was born in Wilmington, DE on June 25, 1955, son of the late John H. and Frances (Klespis) Flaherty. He graduated from Christ our King Grade School, Salesianum High School and attended the University of Delaware and the University of California San Diego.
Colin will be lovingly remembered by his children, David Flaherty and Caitlin Woelfel (Kurt), his siblings John Dennis Flaherty; Karen A. Flaherty and David M. Flaherty (Jayne); his nephews, Kevin G. Flaherty and his wife, Kim; Christian M. Flaherty and his wife, Marisa; Michael V. Flaherty and his wife, Nicole; and his grandchildren Brianna, Jake and Dylan; and nieces and nephews, Devan, Alexis, Sean, Cameron, Giancarlo, Michael, Jack and Julia.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Clare Flaherty; and his brother-in- law, Ed McCarthy (Darlene and Brendan) and his ex-wife Victoria Van Deerlin. Colin was predeceased by his brother, Kevin, who passed away while serving our country in Vietnam; and his sister Patricia.
Colin was a prolific writer on politics, criminal justice, life in general as well as a juggler. In 1974 he worked for 6 months on the James E. Straits show and then moved to San Diego where he launched a lifelong career as a writer and political consultancy.
Colin's family is particularly thankful for the generosity and kindness shown by his dear friends from the Breck's Mill Gang; Mark, Mike the Beast, Rev. Bacon, Jeff, Irish Mike, Mike Mc, Glenn, Dallas, The Godfather, Big Willie and Terry as well as the care and kindness of Compassionate Care Hospice and his dedicated friend and nurse, Deirdre, who was with Colin at the end. Colin was, throughout his life, a man of enormous energy, talent and large intentions.
Due to Covid, a public service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Colin to Ministry of Caring, 115 E. 15th St., Wilmington, DE 19801.
To offer condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com.
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Ginny
June 20, 2025
It wasn't until recently that I learned of Mr. Flaherty's passing. So sorry to hear that he's no longer with us. Will miss him on YouTube.
Daniel M. Zaborowski
January 8, 2025
R.I.P. Mr. Colin Flaherty, your words are still ringing true today. You were a blessing in disguise. You saw this coming way before it fashionable.
Daniel M. Zaborowski
December 12, 2023
R.I.P. Mr. Colin Flaherty, thanks for all that you have brought to light in the American society. During your life´s journey, Just like the sun in this picture.
al winthrop
May 3, 2023
Thank you, Colin, for standing up and taking a truthful stand against all the real problems.
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John
March 16, 2023
Colin, thank you for standing up and showing what´s really going on. I still watch your videos every day! Deo vindice!
Gino Deprisco
January 12, 2023
God bless
DMZABO
January 11, 2023
Another year without you Colin. You are gone but definitely not forgotten. Missing you is not easy. Because you were that good at pointing out all the Argy Bargy! With love and Friendship! Breks Mills in excile isn´t the same when you can´t tell us the stories we all loved so much.
Barreltap
December 3, 2022
I had numerous correspondence with Colin, all with grace, passion and Honesty....
He was a staunch American. But he knew Eire loved him.
May the road rise up to meet him.
May the wind be always at his back.
May the sun shine warm upon his face;
the rains fall soft upon his fields and until we meet again,
May God hold Colin in the palm of His hand.
Roseanna cacopardo
July 2, 2022
Colin I wrote you an email telling you how much I admired you a great man who saved hundreds of lives. Love you Colin you Colin you had the greatest sense of humourxxxxx
Roseanns Cacopardom
July 2, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. May the wind always be at your back and the sun in your face
Kenny and Jill Martin
June 17, 2022
I´ve been waiting, thinking he may have had to take a break but today I looked it up to find out he had passed away. We are so sorry to hear, the world has lost a real truth teller. I listened to him every day, I miss him!
Gary
June 5, 2022
Wow I can't believe it! I watched Colin on YouTube religiously until he changed sites. I had forgotten his name (71 yrs ) and it finally came to me. I was all excited . I enjoyed every video of his ,he wasn't afraid to speak his mind which is a rare trait now a days. There won't be another to take his place. My condolences to the family. He was one of a kind. !!
James chanin
May 21, 2022
God Bless him.. sending prayers to this great man & to his family....
John Zecherle
May 4, 2022
A giant of a man and a voice in the wilderness. God bless him and his family.
MulattoMustang
April 2, 2022
Loved this man's boldness. He had one of the best podcasts exposing shocking truths about ills in society that most people were nervous to speak about. As someone who also lost his father to cancer, I'm sorry to his family for enduring such thing. May he be in the good Lord's rest.
Dave midwest
March 19, 2022
He was a man who spoke the truth Took courage it is a shame to lose him so early
Michael O.
February 20, 2022
Colin shined a bright light on a very taboo topic which needed and still needs the light of day. He will always be remembered as a champion of truth and a journalistic honey badger that would never back down..RIP.
Chaplain Doug Perkins
February 9, 2022
Our deepest condolences to you...What a wonderful human being! Thanks for letting us care for him!
gino deprisco
February 6, 2022
thanks for opening the eyes of many
Stefanie
February 4, 2022
Thank you for changing my life for the better.
Daniel M. Zaborowski "NOOKY"
February 3, 2022
R.I.P. Mr. Colin Flaherty. No more Argy Bargy from you know who? Missing you already Big Guy.
Gloria
January 29, 2022
Colin helped many people
His wise words are his legacy and I´m better for having read and listened to them. Prayers for him, his family and all of his friends
John Dowd
January 28, 2022
Extremely sad news. Colin changed my life for the better. So sorry for your loss.
Gary Gleeson
January 28, 2022
He reported the news that the Main Stream media won't do and I enjoyed watching and listen to his Podcast and not only will he missed by family members, but his fans as well!
Nancy Fay
January 26, 2022
I worked with Colin for years and we were very close friends, even though he moved back home to Delaware from San Diego, which is where I worked with him. Colin and I did amazing things in politics, writing and even in pro football. Every single case we took on was interesting and consequential and I have to say that we did not once fail.
When Colin told me he wasn´t going to make it. I was devastated. Inconsolable, really. Yet, here I am.
He was an amazing man and the world is going to be a lot different without him. I will miss our hours long telephone calls. I swear, we could have solved all the problems in the world, given a little bit more time. At least it seemed like we could.
I´m honored to have known and to have worked with him. I´m a writer who has been published over 1,000 times and I would not have been published even once were it not for Colin. He showed me the ropes and he encouraged me all along the way.
One of my favorite things to do with Colin was going to parties with movers and shakers. Colin knew all the movers and shakers. Anyway, when we´d get there, he´d say, "work the room, Nancy, work the room." I always laugh about that because that was the one thing Colin couldn´t do. He couldn´t work the room. But I could and he knew it. I suppose that´s why he took me to all those parties.
Colin used to say, " I´m the best writer you´ve never heard of" and it didn´t take me long to figure out why he said that because I soon became the second best writer nobody had ever heard of. We did a lot of ghost writing.
I´ve done a lot of things in my life, but I will always look back on the work I did with Colin with fondness and pride and that´s because the work was fun and we got the results we were paid to get.
Don´t let that folksy kind of tone Colin had fool you. He was nothing short of brilliant. I shall miss him for the rest of my days.
Darla Markle
January 22, 2022
Rest in Peace Mr Flaherty! You will be missed dearly. We lost a true unique soul. My heart goes out to Flaherty family & friends.
Anthony McDaniel
January 21, 2022
Rest in Christ Colin. Ty for talking to me years ago. I'm saded by you leaving us. Good work while here and you really made a mark in life for the better. Ty so much. My condolences to the family.
Jack Jalove
January 16, 2022
Rest in peace Colin Flaherty. And thank you your courage, & conviction to truth.
William Green MD
January 15, 2022
Rest in Peace, Big Man. I will always treasure your friendship, support, and strength.
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