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William Flatley Obituary

FLATLEY - William J., age 53, of Lake Ronkonkoma, grew up in St. James. Long-time employee of Smithtown Highway Department, died on October 30, 2011. Cherished husband of Kathleen. Loving father of James andMeagan. Beloved Brother.Friends may call St. James Funeral Home, South Chapel, 829 Middle Country Rd, Rt. 25, St. James Tuesday 7-9pm and Wednesday 2-4, 7-9pm. Funeral Mass Thursday 10am at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church, St. James. Interment following at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Hauppauge.

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 1, 2011.

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John McCabe

November 6, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He is in Heaven now and I know the angels are laughing harder and better now that he is there with them.

Terry Mazzeo

November 5, 2011

so sorry to hear about Bill. What a great guy!!

Brown Family

November 3, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Flatley Family at this difficult time, thinking of you all.

Nina Knudsen

November 3, 2011

Deepest sympathy to the Flatley family. I had some great times with Billy...from drum corps (as kids) to adulthood. That grin to his smiling baby blues! R.I.P. old friend.

Dave Byrnes

November 2, 2011

My sincere condolences on the passing of Billy. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, he was a good man.

Mick DePinto

November 2, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy, Jimmy & Megan. Bill was a great neighbor and will be missed.
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Falco Family

November 2, 2011

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Entire Flatley Family.

Ken Leveling

November 2, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy, Jimmy and Megan. I'm saddened to hear the passing of Bill. He will be missed!
Gone but will never be forgotten.I will miss you Bill.

Ed Wozny

November 2, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy and the entire Flatley Family. Bill you will be missed.

Grace Patane

November 2, 2011

I send my condolences to the Flatley Family. I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of Bill's passing. He was part of the Highway Department family, and he will be missed.

Billy Wilkens

November 1, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Flatley family. Billy was one of the best friends I ever had. I hadn't seen him for more then twenty years but last year we got together and it was game on. I will miss him every day. Until we meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pat Niski

November 1, 2011

I have such wonderful memories of younger years spent with the Flatley family - the class of '77 will always be grateful to Billy for our shortened graduation ceremony. Gone but never forgotten Billy - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gary Schmitt

November 1, 2011

sorry to hear of Bills early passing i remember our early years of playing baseball , he was pretty good too. condolences to his immediate & extended family .

Liz Elderkin

November 1, 2011

Dear Kathy and Family,

I was so sorry to here about Billy. I still can't believe it. I send my sincere condolences to you Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Liz Dowling Elderkin

Shirley Mathers

November 1, 2011

To the Flatley Family, prayers to all of you! I grew up in St. James with Kathy and Billy. Sorry to hear of his passing. Your in my thoughts! Shirley Mathers

Ed Wozny

November 1, 2011

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to Kathy and the Entire Flatley Family.

WALTER M. WOOD III "WOODY"

November 1, 2011

WITH MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FLATLEY FAMILY..LORD PLEASE WELCOME BILL INTO YOUR BLESSED KINGDOM, & MAY HE FLY WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN, FOR HE HAD THE KINDEST SOUL ON EARTH.

Margaret Guarino

November 1, 2011

Dear Kathy & Family,
I am so sorry to hear that Bill passed away. My prays are with you and family

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