Michael Edward Flynn

November 16, 1958 - April 21, 2022 Michael Edward Flynn died peacefully on April 21, 2022, at the age of 63, at his home in Pasadena, CA, with his beloved wife Laura at his side. He faced a diagnosis of ALS in January of 2021 with incredible courage, dignity and grace, spending every day enjoying his family, friends and community. As the oldest of five children, Michael was raised in San Marino, CA, attended Mayfield Jr School and served as an altar boy at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. He attended Downside School in Somerset, England, and had many fond memories and deep friendships from that period, finishing high school at San Marino High. He attended UCLA for college, and as a devoted member of Kappa Sigma, he served as Grand Treasurer, volunteering for almost 30 years managing the fraternity's investments and assisting undergraduates. As a passionate Bruin, he traveled all over the country supporting UCLA's football and basketball teams, even mustering the strength to attend the NCAA Final 4 playoffs in Indianapolis last year with his close Kappa Sigma brothers. Starting as an intern right out of college, Michael spent more than 25 of his 40 years at KPMG as an Audit Partner, working primarily out of the Los Angeles office, but regularly traveling the world in his role. As head of the firm's Internal Inspection Program, Michael made significant improvements in both process and technology that will continue to benefit KPMG and secure Michael's legacy and memory. He set high standards for himself and his teams and was a beloved colleague and mentor. He was an active member of the Jonathan Club for more than 30 years, serving on many committees and as President of the Board of Directors from 2016 to 2017. In the midst of the pandemic and his illness, Michael volunteered to serve on the Board of Directors as Treasurer at The Magic Castle in Hollywood. His expertise in finance and governance helped the Magic Castle not only to survive, but to flourish once it reopened. A first-generation Irish American, Michael visited Ireland often, enjoying the extended family of many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He thoroughly enjoyed his membership at Annandale Golf Club, honing his golf skills with his wife Laura. He took great pleasure and laughter from life, and relished his role as a supportive husband, son, uncle and friend. He was very thankful for the support from his wife, his family and friends, his fraternity brothers, his KPMG colleagues, and his UCLA Health team as he bravely navigated his diagnosis. Michael leaves behind his beloved wife Laura and her family, his mother Ella Flynn, and siblings Patricia (Lawrence) Kemp, John (Stephanie) Flynn, Brian Flynn, and Elizabeth (David) Granville-Smith. Always the favorite uncle, and renowned for his holiday gifts, Michael leaves behind 9 nieces and nephews: Claire Marie, Larken, Elizabeth and Philip Kemp; Olivia, Kate and Holden Flynn; and Brian and Gregory Granville-Smith. He was pre-deceased by his father, Dr. Martin A. Flynn. Michael lived his life with untold graciousness, kindness and love, and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made the M.E. Flynn Fund for ALS Research at UCLA. https://spark.ucla.edu/project/29704