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William Flynn Obituary
Born Aug. 29, 1927, in Gary, Ind., he was a son of the late William J. Jr. and Catherine Wiltzius Flynn.
He was a 1945 graduate of Horace Mann High School, Gary, Ind., and a 1951 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a degree in mechanical engineering. He served in the Marine Corp.
Upon graduation from Notre Dame, he accepted a position as an engineer with Gary Steel Mills and then Gary Slag Corp.
Mr. Flynn's true passion in life was coaching and educating. These led to him accepting a position at Pottsville Area High School. He influenced many students and players during his more than 30-year career as an algebra and trigonometry instructor and head football coach. He coached Pottsville to 14 winning seasons from 1967-82. During his entire career, he coached a total of 32 years at five different high schools in El Paso, Texas; Dallas, Texas; and the Chicago Catholic League winning their first league title.
Mr. Flynn was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville; an inducted member of the Allen-Rogowicz Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame; the Schuylkill County Football Hall of Fame; the Pottsville High Hall of Fame; and the prestigious Monogram Club of the University of Notre Dame.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters.
He is survived by the love of his life, the former Marie Sammy, Pottsville, to whom he would have celebrated 61 years of marriage on Dec. 26. He is also survived by sons, William J. Flynn IV and his wife, Christine, Burke, Va., Michael T. Flynn and his wife, Therese, Lebanon, N.J., and Thomas E. Flynn, Pottsville; daughters, Kathryn M. Igoe and her husband, William, Chicago, Ill., Elizabeth S. Cardia and her husband, Roy, Cape Cod, Mass., and Martha L. Erf and her husband, Eric, Chicago, Ill.; brothers, David Flynn, South Carolina, and Jerry Flynn, Indiana; sisters, Suzanne Whitehead, South Carolina, MaryLou Casey, Illinois, and Barbara Green, Arizona; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandson; nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Church, Pottsville, with the Rev. David J. Loeper as the celebrant. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass on Monday at the church. Interment with military honors will be held in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Mr. Flynn took great joy in helping those who were less fortunate, and in honor of his generosity and in lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to Servants to All, P.O. Box 1354, Pottsville, PA 17901. Please visit www.SchlitzerAllenPugh.com to leave a condolence for the Flynn family.
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Vincent Leo Vasil
August 13, 2022
Coach Flynn is on my mind with fond memories at the beginning of each football season opening....God Bless him for all the mentoring of young men during his coaching career...Fondly, Vince Vaso;
Elizabeth Flynn
October 31, 2020
Hi Dad. Notre Dame looks kind of good so far. Tough game next week. Miss you everyday. Love from your favorite daughter, Liz
Vincent Vasil
October 31, 2019
The begining of football season each and every years since meeting Coach at Cathedral High School in El Paso, Texas he is on my mind with many fond memoires of his my coach and mentor. He was an incrdedible gentleman whom I will never forget......God Bless Mrs. Flynn and her entire family as they reflect on their lives with Coach! Fondly, Vince Vasil
Elizabeth Flynn
May 14, 2017
Miss you Dad. Love, Liz
Jamie Hall
April 11, 2017
Dear Mrs. Flynn,
I happened to be thinking the other day about you and how instrumental, literally, you were in helping me put on "Godspell" at Penn State-Schuylkill back in 2001, and all of our karaoke exploits, and decided to look you up. I fell upon this and my heart broke.
Mr. Flynn was one of the nicest guys I'll ever have the pleasure of meeting. Never ashamed of pointing out his Notre Dame football championships, despite the fact he was in Penn State country. He loved pointing himself out in the team pictures whenever I was at your house. And I know he was a legend in Pottsville. He was a great guy and I'm sorry to hear he is gone.
I hope you and your family are well. Thank you for all you did for me. You are always in my thoughts.
Love,
Jamie (James) Hall
PSU-Schuylkill 1999-2001
[email protected]
November 5, 2016
Dear Mrs. Flynn, 10/5/2016
For some reason,I though of Bill today and decided to try and track him down.Years ago I heard that he was a coach in a H, School in Pottsville,PA.
Bill and I were best buddies in the USMC,We went to Radar School together in Oceanside,CA, at Camp Pendleton,CA.
When we finished, he was sent to San Diego and I was sent to Camp Lejune,NC.
I eventually went back t0 Marquette U, in Milwaukee,- I was called back for Korean War and when discharged,I met Bill in Gary and later in Chicago.
Bill was an outstanding Catholic and helped me a lot, If yOu let me know where,you live, I will send you the info about a Mass. I am ORIGINALLY from B'klyn,NY,Our present address is- 1573, Newcomer RD,, Columbus,OH. 43235.
Tel. 614-888-5676 Take care & love.-
Wulliam Mc Enerney JR & WIFE vIRGINIA
Vince Vasil
January 29, 2016
Dear Mrs. Flynn & Family:
Unfortunately, I just found out of Coach Flynn's passing by accident and even though I am quite late with my condolences I felt that I should do so now. I played football for Coach back @ Cathedral High School/El Paso, Texas in 1955. Back then my Dad would come to practice and chat with Coach during and after our scrimmages. He too admired Coach and made it clear to me I should obey Coach to the letter of the law! He loved Coach's toughness and the way he ran our practices. Through another Notre Dame grad whom I worked with I was able to re-connect with Coach a few years ago. It was a wonderful experience to chat with him from time to time about those days gone by! As others have reflected in this Guest Book of what an incredible impact he had on their lives, I too was influenced very strongly in my life by him....next to my own father Coach was at the top of the list of male adults who's impacted me immensely. I had the opportunity to tell him that in one of our conversations and it has given me some "peace of mind" having been able to do that since learning of his passing. I am 76 years old and all these years gone by every football season Coach would jump into my mind and I would call him to Chat about Notre Dame and the Eagles. A few years ago due to family medical issues and time constraints I lost contact with Coach; however, he was again was on my mind each football season. He was an incredibly devoted Catholic, and to his family,and dedicated gentleman who will be on mind each football season til the day I pass. God Bless you, and the entire Flynn family.....Fondly, Vince Vasil
PAHS '85 Grad
November 13, 2014
Thanks for the memories, Mr. Flynn. Your dedication and commitment to the student body will never be duplicated. You will be missed by one and all.
Laura Kramer
November 10, 2014
Mrs Flynn, Mike, Bill and families, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. There are so many words to express the great things that Mr. Flynn was to so many. The respect, responsibility he taught us was the best gift a teacher can give to a student. It was an honor to know him and to be given these qualities. Thank you for sharing him with us. God Bless you and your families. Remember he will always be around as he is in the stars at night lighting your way!
Rich Sukeena
November 10, 2014
Mrs. Flynn & family, I'm saddened to hear of your loss. Mr. Flynn was an amazing man, teacher and coach, who impacted the lives of many. He was an inspiration to me and I have many fond memories as a player and student at Pottsville HS. He will be greatly missed and not forgotten. Keeping you all in my thoughts and payers.
God Bless
Terry Weisacosky
November 10, 2014
To the entire Flynn family my
heartfelt condolences on Coach Flynn's passing. I have so many memories having grown up just a touchdown pass up the street from the entire Flynn family. My Uncle Ed always says Coach Flynn was the one person who probably had the most profound influence on him of anyone in his life. Coach Flynn was the one coach that he learned more from than any other coach he ever played for and that he would not have made it as far as he did playing the game and most likely in life without Coach Flynn's knowledge, teachings and influence.
God Bless the entire Flynn family and my deepest gratitude for all they have
done for me and my family as well. Rest in Peace Coach Flynn, Thank you.
Jim and Lori Guzick
November 10, 2014
Mrs. Flynn and family. Coach Flynn was very much a part of the fabric of our high school experience. He coached Jim and taught me geometry. I have ever lasting memories of him. He was certainly one of a kind and lives on in every life he touched over the many years. God Bless.
November 10, 2014
Marie and family I am sincerely sorry for your loss but I will keep with me the memories having the privilege of covering games in which Bill coached and of the time I spent interviewing him and writing about his teams. He was a special man. The kind of person most people should try to emulate. Again, sorry for your loss and I will pray for him and you.
Bob Long
November 9, 2014
Mrs Flynn and family, I can only echo what so many people have already written about Coach. I had the the great privilege to play for him for my senior season at PHS. I only wish I could have played for him my entire high school career. He was very special to me and provided great guidance to a great many of Pottsville young men. He will be missed by all who came in contact with him.
Karl Lombel PAHS '68 - Naples, Florida
tom piccioni
November 9, 2014
Mrs.Flynn& Family I am writing for my brother Mondie.I know my brother is waiting for coach Flynn in heaven. heaven will never be the same again .REST IN PEACE COACH.
Mike Brown
November 9, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Flynn family. Coach was one of the greatest positive influences in my life. During his first season in Pottsville, Coach taught us to never quit regardless of the situation. I am certain that many athletes and scholars will always recall his advice.
Elizabeth Zechman
November 9, 2014
Mr.Flynn....this is the teacher who touched so many. He got respect because he taught with such enthusiasm and expected the best from you. His legacy is being a teacher/coach, family man, community leader and so much more. God Bless the Flynn Family.
Liz
Tom Bianciotto
November 9, 2014
Coach Bill Flynn arrived at Chicago's Brother Rice High School in 1963, my freshman year. Brother Rice was a relatively new school then, having graduated only four classes. Among its challenges were to become competitive in the Chicago Catholic League, playing against other schools with origins and competitive histories dating to the early 1900's.
The era preceded the present State High School Championship system but the City of Chicago had its own Championship, the Prep Bowl, pitting the Public League Champion against the Catholic league Champion and played in Soldier's Field.
By Coach Flynn's third season Brother Rice qualified for the Catholic League playoff. In his fourth (final) season Brother Rice won its first Catholic League South Championship and advanced to the Catholic League Championship, also played at Soldier's Field against the North side champion.
Shortly after the recent dedication of the Pottsville Stadium Press Box to Coach Flynn a former Brother Rice player came upon the Republican Herald news column and a YouTube video of the event. Word of his illness quickly circulated among Brother Rice Nation. The Herald Column and subsequent Guest Book entries parallel the feelings and memories of those who knew Coach Flynn at Brother Rice almost forty years ago. There exists at Brother Rice a special kinship among those who played for Coach Flynn, for one year or four, and this kinship extends to those who knew him only as a classroom teacher or from other interactions.
Someone wrote we meet two or three personalities like Coach Flynn in a lifetime. I'm trying to remember who the other one or two are. We all know and realize we were graced to have this unique individual cross the paths of our lives. Certainly our football successes were fully attributed to him, and many of us also connect later life achievements to have foundation with time spent under Coach Flynn's influence.
Rest In Peace, Coach Flynn. Though long gone from Chicago your memory lives on forever among those you touched here.
Ray and Rannie Yost
November 8, 2014
Our condolences to the Flynn family. To most of us coach will always be Pottsville football. He was a great man and will be missed by the community. Rest in peace Coach Flynn.
Jim Stoffey
November 8, 2014
Mr Flynn and what a good
man. He stayed with me my whole life. I've told friends
who never met him and even my children many inspirational stories about Mr Flynn. He was
truly a great man. Billy, Mikey, and Tommy were also something special showing what a good father Mr Flynn was. I am sad for the Flynn family and all of us who have lost a great person.
Carol Keating-Reichwein
November 8, 2014
To Mrs. Flynn and family, I am deeply saddened by your great loss. I know that now your heart is heavy but one day when you read all of the plaudits of humble praises by the students, athletes and friends who knew Mr. Flynn you will certainly feel the greatness of his presence and how empty so many people's lives would have been without him. I had two amazing teachers in my life who have left imprints on my mind, heart and soul for a lifetime – one teacher was in primary school at St. Stephen's in Port Carbon: Sister Sacred Heart. Another was in High School and that was Coach Bill Flynn. I always felt that they were special when I was younger but as I aged I knew that I was very blessed that God placed them both in my life. At this time, as I reflected on Mr. Flynn's place in my life and the richness which he brought, I also reflected on that of Sister Sacred Hearts'. I could not help but think that there burns a truer light of God in them! They also demonstrated actions that lived out the meaning of the quote in the Little Prince - “Here is my secret. It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” Mr. Flynn I know that you are enjoying eternal life in the arms of God in Heaven and that your sweet, precious soul rest is resting in peace. Thank you for all that you gave me and thank you Mrs. Flynn and your children for your willingness to share this great man with so many people. Sincerely, Carol A. Keating-Reichwein
Ed Brahler
November 8, 2014
Coach Flynn was the the perfect example of a great humane being. Inspired many people on and off the field. We will surely miss him.
George Garrett
November 8, 2014
Coach Flynn was the best football coach I ever had. More importantly he taught me to always do my best. He had a major influence in my life and I will be always grateful. Thanks Coach,you will be missed.
Joyce Janowski Lokitus
November 8, 2014
Prayers to the family at this time. Coach Flynn will be much missed. He was part of my highschool experience. He touched so many lives. God bless!
Dennis Lord
November 7, 2014
Flynn Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on Mr. Flynn's passing. Along with Miss Ryan I am proud to say that they were my two all time favorite teachers and went far beyond the concepts of most teachers. He taught all of his students far more then algebra or trig, he taught us about life and gave us many lessons for life that are still with us today. God Bless you all and thank you for sharing Mr. Flynn with all of us. The class of 1964 was blessed for having known Mr. Flynn
JD Kohutka
November 7, 2014
Coach
Thank you!
Bonnie (Russell) Quinlan
November 7, 2014
To the Flynn Family,
My deepest sympathies. Coach was just a great Teacher/Coach. He will be in the hearts of everyone that knew him, Heaven has surely gained another awesome Angel! RIP Coach, Bonnie (Russell) Quinlan PAHS 73
Nancy Curtier
November 7, 2014
To the Flynn family. Im am so sorry to hear of the loss of Coach Flynn. Ive always had respect for him. He was a great man and great teacher. RIP Coach!!
Nick and Joyce Hunter
November 7, 2014
Unfortunately, I only knew Bill through the eyes and stories of his son Mike, my best friend. It is no wonder that Mike and I have such close ties. His dad taught him the skills that make a human being very special. Joyce and I have been blessed to know Bill and his extended family. All the best to Bill, Tom, and Mike as well as the rest of the family. It's now time for dad to rest!
John Erickson
November 7, 2014
After reading Mr. Neyer's post, I would like to add one more memory about the Coach. When we found out Coach Flynn was leaving Brother Rice to return to Pottsville we passed the hat for a good bye gift. We collected about $300. Actually a years tuition at Rice back then. We knew the Coach had a ton of kids and thought let's just give him the money. Well when the time came for our sad good bye meeting, Coach was embarrassed to take the money. Then a huge smile came across his face and he said now I can buy Louie Russell a head stone. Louie had left Brother Rice the year before and tragically lost his life. Coach had recruited Louie to Rice and at the time Louie was our only black player. This is just the way coach lived his life. Leading by example doing the right thing.
Marcy Siemanis Ferri
November 7, 2014
RIP Coach... Even though you did not coach me on the field .... You coached me through geometry and advanced algebra ..... As terrifying as you were .... I consider you in my top 3 of teachers .... As you took the field every Friday night .... My eyes would well up with admiration and Tide Pride!! Class of '88
Mark Strause
November 7, 2014
To the Flynn Family it is with great sadness that we learned about Bill's passing. He was like a father figure to my dad - Lamar Strause!! We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts through this time.
Sharon Crowe Roberts
November 7, 2014
The tide never rolled higher than when Mr. Flynn coached!! All whom met him were very lucky to have.. He inspired and was tough as nails;just what we needed.
Bless us all in this time of sorrow.
November 7, 2014
My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Flynn and family for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. I played for Coach Flynn and had him as an algebra teacher at PAHS in the 60's. It took me a few years after HS to realize his ultimate lessons were: learn from your mistakes but never accept failure and most successes/wins are the result of hard work. He was tough both on the field and in the classroom, and especially so with the lineman on the practice field. My most vivid memory of Coach Flynn is from his going away reception when he left PHS for Chicago at the end of my junior year, at which the guys he was toughest on cried the most and he shook every one of our hands individually and said something positive and encouraging to each of us. RIP Coach/Mr. Flynn knowing you touched many lives and taught all of us alot more than football and math.
Jack Neyer, PAHS class of '64
Bill Solan
November 7, 2014
To the Flynn family,
As like many who was influenced by Coach, I was saddened to hear of his passing. That sadness soon turned to a smile when I began recalling so many special memories. I can say with pride that I am the person I am today because of Coach's influence. His faith in his players and his unyielding and firm guidance both on the field and in classroom left a an everlasting impression. Thank you Flynn family for sharing your Husband and Father with so many. I am positive that the sharing came with many sacrifices. Please know that your sacrifices allowed him to mold and shape generations of men and women.
God Bless you all and God Bless Coach!
Lisa Torquato Anderson, PAHS Class of 81
November 6, 2014
Everybody has one teacher in their years of school who makes an impact on their lives and they remember as "special". Mr. Flynn was that teacher for me. He always started geometry class with a joke, and always looked at me to see if I was laughing -- of course I was because he told the best jokes! He was more than a teacher to me, he was a friend. He was a role model and a wonderful person. Those of us who had the pleasure of crossing paths with him in whatever capacity are better people for having known him. Rest in peace Mr. Flynn -- you will be missed!
DAVID SHADLER
November 6, 2014
TO A GREAT COACH AND TEACHER,I USED TO DRIVE HIM AND THE TEAM TO THE GAMES,GOD BLESS HIS SOUL RIP ROLL TIDE
November 6, 2014
God Bless you Bill Flynn
A Grateful PAHS Student
November 6, 2014
Thanks, Mr. Flynn, for all of the extra help with Algebra! I was terrible in math, but you wouldn't give-up on me. I am a better person today for having known you! Rest in Peace!
The Cathedral High School Alumni Association Los Que Van Quedando
November 6, 2014
We the Cathedral High School Alumni wish extend to the Bill Flynn, family our deepest sympathy. There is little that we can say that will comfort you in this hour of your bereavement.
May you find solace in the inspiring memories of his exemplary life. May he enjoy his eternal rest and the rewards he has earned.
We hope that you derive some measure of comfort in the knowledge that we share your grief. It saddens the heart when one of our own is sent to his Glorious Reward. You can rest assured that Coach Flynn will not be forgotten by our brotherhood Los Que Van Quedando. Coach Flynn will be remembered in the November 2015 School Alumni Memorial Mass at the St. Patrick's Cathedral in El Paso, Texas
Janet Kane
November 6, 2014
I never knew Bill Flynn the coach. I did know Bill Flynn the father of my dear friend - a kind, sweet man who went out of his way to make guests feel welcome in his home, and who loved to share stories about his wife and his children.
My heart, my love, my prayers go out to the Flynn family in this time of profound sorrow.
Marcia Alati
November 6, 2014
To the Flynn Family:
It has been said that an educator is like a candle ... imparting light into the dark abyss of man's ignorance. Yet in lighting the way, that candle is itself consumed. Mr. Flynn's light touched so many lives during his years at Pottsville Area High School. I had the privilege of being a student in his Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II classes. God bless him, he was fair, but as tough as nails. We (his students) were quite serious when we stated "There was a right way to do Algebra, a wrong way and "The Flynn Way" and, by God, you'd better do it "The Flynn Way!" Everyone who emerged from his classes came away with a greater understanding of and an appreciation for mathematics.
Thank you, God, for blessing the students, faculty and administration of PAHS (as well as the community) with Mr. William J. Flynn. We shall be eternally grateful and far richer for having known him. Thank you, Mrs. Flynn and Family, for sharing him with us. He will live on in all of our hearts.
November 6, 2014
RIP Roll Tide
Mike McCabe
November 6, 2014
Father,teacher,coach,great man and just a leader in the community. What a great family too! A legend is mourned! My condolences go out to you Bill, Mike and Tommy and the rest of the family!
May god bless you during this tough time!
Jennifer Howard-Downs
November 6, 2014
I am sorry to hear about Mr. Flynn. He was a very good and demanding person that I held a lot of respect for. He will be missed but all that he did will live on forever. Take your rest Mr. Flynn, you deserve it.
November 6, 2014
Godspeed Coach. My brothers and I had the honor of representing the Tide under your leadership. Rich and I in 1958, your first year. Jim came later. Our condolences to the entire Flynn family. Pottsville will never see your likes again.
Bob, Rich and Jimmy Hollenbush
Ed O'Brien
November 6, 2014
I had the pleasure of having Coach Flynn as a teacher at Brother Rice H.S. in Chicago in 1966. He came to the Catholic League and in 4 short years put Rice on top and allowing us to be proud to be a RICE MAN. He had a presence like no other man I ever knew. I have his signature on a 1948 Notre Dame football along with Leon Hart. It is one of my prized possessions. Coach Flynn taught me to be to afraid of failure so it never happened again to me. Thank you and God Bless you Coach.
Tom Piccioni
November 6, 2014
to Mrs.Flynn & Family. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of coach Flynn. He was a great influence on me & many others who played for him.He was tough & fair .He wanted his teams to play hard & clean. If you made a mistake he would let you.Many of us have been grabbed by the face mask. He also gave you a pat on the back when you did good .I wish he could grab me by the face mask one more time .I will miss you coach rest in peace
Jim Simatos
November 6, 2014
Leadership, discipline, fundamentals, hard-work ethic, consistency, tradition, pride and excellence! Need I say more? Coach instilled all of these traits into his student athletes in leading by example and holding us all accountable for our actions. We learned to never give victim statements or point fingers! All we had to do to fix our mistakes was to look in the mirror at ourselves or use his best mirror, that old screen and noisey 16mm film projector! In four short years, Coach changed us from boys to men!
To the Flynn family, my sincere sympathies. He was and is a one of a kind Legend. God Bless you.
Jim & Family
Al Wilcox
November 6, 2014
Rest in Peace Coach Flynn. As a Minersville football player (1971 to 1974) I always admired you and your teams.
William
November 6, 2014
To the Flynn Family:
My condolences on the passing of a truly great man. During my years as Principal at PAHS it was my good fortune to have him on the staff as a football coach and teacher of mathematics. His dedication to his work was outstanding and the success that he enjoyed was obvious to all. That being said he was very humble
about accepting any praise. His trademarks of discipline,development of young people and expecting maximum effort from all were well known to all of us who worked with him. During my time it was also an opportunity to know
his four older children who graduated or attended the high school. They were fine young people which was a credit to their upbringing. During our lifetime we work with or know a few people who are very successful, make a huge impact and set an example to be followed. He is at the top of my group fitting that description. My thoughts and prayers are with the family on his passing. May you find peace knowing what full life he led
and also knowing that the entire community and his former students are better for having known him
Sharon Toomey Kotch
November 6, 2014
Of the many wonderful and dedicated teachers I encountered while a student at PAHS (Class of 1986), I rank Mr. Flynn as among the most committed, respected and influential in my life. I'll be forever grateful for the countless hours of his own time Mr. Flynn spent tutoring those of us who were never meant to be mathematicians. He was a commanding presence and a man I will never forget. He will live on forever in the hearts and minds of everyone who had the priviledge to be taught and coached by him. What an amazing legacy he leaves behind. Rest in peace, Mr. Flynn.
November 6, 2014
My father played for coach Flynn back in the 60's at Pottsville High. I have heard many great stories about coach Flynn. Rest in peace and Semper Fi.
November 6, 2014
Good bye, Mr. Flynn.
November 6, 2014
Our prayers for the Flynn family. I played for Coach for two yrs. in the mid 1950's @ Cathedral High in El Paso, Texas. I just turned 78 yrs. old & wish to say that Coach was one of the men that shaped my life. We became true Fighting Irish. Coach took us via Train from ELP to Dallas to attend the ND/SMU game & the Cotton Bowl. After the game he took us to the ND locker room. It was one of our high school highlights. God Bless my Good friend. Pray for Us. RIP. Al Velarde, ELP & Savannah, Texas
November 6, 2014
So saddened to hear of Mr.Flynn's passing. There are not enough words to describe such a person and what he stood for. He touched so many lives in all different walks of life. Sincerely, Jim and Holly Wallauer
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My sympathy to the family. May God Almighty comfort you in the time ahead.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Stacia Scheitrum
November 6, 2014
Good, bad or indifferent there will never be another like you... I along with many others had the pleasure of walking the hallowed halls of PAHS with you. You were caring fair and firm with all your students. I am deeply saddened by your passing but happy I had the pleasure of knowing you as a mentor. I'm also grateful that you were able to see the dedication of the press box at the high school so that your memory will live on at PAHS forever and with that memory future generations will know your greatness. RIP Coach your legacy is safe here with us.
Chrissey Dormer
November 6, 2014
He lived a great life and left behind a great legacy- and an amazing family! God Speed Coach Flynn!
Doug Coleman
November 6, 2014
I met Coach shortly after he retired from the sport he loved so dearly. My cousin, Father Edward Coleman, introduced us. It was an honor to speak with Coach Flynn. So many valuable and remarkable experiences. Soon after I could easily understand why any young man would have loved to play football for Coach. I certainly would be counted among those men.
Vince Cromyak
November 6, 2014
RIP Coach Flynn
Lew barasha
November 6, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Flynn family. The world is a better place today because of the mentoring attitude and positive influence Bill had on thousands of students over his career.
RIP, coach.
Michele Polatz
November 6, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Flynn family...may all your wonderful memories carry you through this difficult time.
Coach...you will always be the heart and soul of The Tide. You had and continue to have such an impact on all the kids that had the pleasure of your guidance throughout the years....on and off the field. Your mere presence exemplified discipline, respect and compassion. You instilled in your students and players a passionate commitment to success. I personally want to thank you for your compassion in tutoring me every day before basketball practice upon my return to school after a debilitating illness. You sat with me every day and patiently taught me everything I missed. I'm lucky to have had the opportunity to get to know you on a one-on-one basis (I still, till this day, do crossword puzzles in ink). You never gave up on me...and I'll never forget you for that. You made a difference...
Johnny
November 6, 2014
To the Flynns,
On behalf of the Diminick Family, we offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband,dad,grandfather and legendary coach. We know all too well the feelings you are experiencing right now. We always had the utmost respect for Coach, his teams and the program he built. (the Big Red even got crew cuts to emulate the Tide) His teams truly set the standard for all Coal Region teams. The discipline he instilled in his players, carried over to any Tide opponent. We always had to have our best effort whenever we played the Tide. Tide football was truly a reflection of the man at the top - class, respect, discipline, honor, pride, excellence, humility. An awesome coaching staff has been assembled in Heaven!!! Rest in Peace Coach, you made a positive impact on many, many lives.
Roll Tide.
Nancy Noel Piel
November 6, 2014
Consider myself fortunate to have been his student and kept football stars for him during my time at PAHS He was a tough teacher...but boy did I learn. What a fine man leaving a tremendous legacy. My deepest condolences to the Flynn family. Know that he will always be remembered fondly by the community.
Carson Long
November 6, 2014
To the Flynn family and people of Pottsville: Words alone cannot express the sorrow felt by Jesse and me over the loss of this great man. The Coach represented all the positive aspects of football. The Coach and his teams were: tough, hard nosed, and clean. It was an honor to be on the same field with the Tide and of course the great Coach. Coach Flynn will forever be remembered for all the lives he touched. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family,friends, Pottsville High School, and the people of Pottsville during this time of loss. Carson G. Long
November 6, 2014
To the Flynn Family
Please accept my deepest sympathy on Coach's passing. Whenever coach's name is brought up it is always synonymous with Crimson Tide football but let's also remember Bill Flynn the husband, the father, the educator and community leader. Thousands of lives of high school men and women were positively touched and influenced by coach Flynn. His legacy extends far beyond the football field. Simply said, Bill Flynn was a great man and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Coach Flynn and may God bless
Tony Pacenta
November 6, 2014
RIP COACH
Semper Fi, Roll Tide
Donna Myers Albert
November 6, 2014
I have great respect and love for Coach Flynn as he has been known to me for so many years. He was my teacher and my friend throughout those years. He taught me plane geometry in tenth grade at the "Castle on the Hill." Whenever I saw him, he always took time to talk to me and ask me how I was. He will forever live in my heart and be missed as he leaves this earth to be with Our Lord. My condolences go out to his wife Marie and his beloved family. God bless you all.
Charles Daniel "Cholly" Shields
November 6, 2014
Deepest condolences to the Flynn family. I had the privilege of playing for "The Bump" in the early 70's and will ever remember his strength of character and commitment to sportsmanship and excellence. He undoubtedly contributed to the personal development of many men like myself and his integrity and competitive spirit has been imbued and live on in those who had the benefit of his guidance and mentoring.
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