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Richard Flynn Obituary

Richard D. Flynn, 77, of Branford, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa Coomes Flynn. Richard was born in New Haven on November 21, 1947, and was the son of the late William J. Flynn and Elia Lewis Flynn. He served his country faithfully with the National Guards. Richard worked as a linesmen supervisor for United Illuminating for many years. He enjoyed playing softball, but his greatest passion was golfing. Richard was a two-time champion of the Eel Pot Golf League and was a three-time champion in the IRC Golf League. Loving father of Christine (Richard Jr.) Dionne, Erika (Kory Downs) Flynn, and Suzanne (Richard) Wylie. Beloved grandfather of Richard Dionne III, Amber Greenspun, Nicholas Laudano, Ferdinando Varriale, and Zachary Ahmed. Great-grandfather of Avery Laudano, Jackson and Daniel Dionne. Brother of Elia Schmidt, Eileen Flynn, and the late Mary Dillon and William Flynn. Also survived by his stepson Frederick Coomes. The visiting hours will be Tuesday, July 1st in The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A service will be conducted in the funeral home at 12 noon. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Richard, please visit our Tree Store.

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Published by WFSB on Jun. 28, 2025.

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Joe Mascola

July 7, 2025

Sorry to hear of Rich´s passing. Rich and I were best friends growing up. I remember touch football games behind his house. He always had a fireman on his team and we would never beat them. In the summer he and I would hitchhike to Double Beach, before it was a club. Saturday would be basketball all day with Richie shooting jump shots from his hip. He never missed. He was a great friend and every memory we shared makes me smile.

Coworker

July 3, 2025

Really sad to learn of Rich´s passing. He was an easy going, fun guy to work for. I worked with Rich at the UI company on Middletown Ave and always enjoyed being on his crew. My best to his family.

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Larry Ruggiero

June 29, 2025

RIP Rich, I can remember the good times we had at Eastern St, you were quite a guy.

Michael Arnone

June 29, 2025

I worked many years with Rich at UI. I am saddened to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

Doug Ammann

June 28, 2025

My condolences to the family of Richard. I had the pleasure of talking to him just last week about the old days when he and his friends would sneak into the old Double Beach club. He will be missed.

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36 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06473

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