James J. Flynn

James  J. “Tarzan” Flynn of Quincy, died on April 6, 2019. The beloved husband of the late Helen (Campbell) Flynn. Loving father of Thomas Flynn and his wife Donna of Plymouth, Timothy Flynn and his wife Jean of Weymouth, Nancy Swanton and her husband Robert of Pembroke, Robert Flynn and his wife Cynthia of Mansfield, Paul Flynn and his wife Julie of Mansfield and the late Maureen Doherty Gregoire and her husband Robert Gregoire of North Andover. Brother of Edward Flynn of Dorchester and the late Ann Maloney and Charles and William Flynn.  James was also the grandfather of  15 grandchildren including the late Christopher Flynn and the great grandfather of 13 as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

A proud WW II Coast Guard veteran. Mr. Flynn was a proud graduate of Boston College Class of 1953. He  was an accountant / controller for the British Tire and Rubber Company for many years.  Past Grand Knight – North Quincy Knights of Columbus. For many years Jim volunteered his time at the St. Francis House in Boston. An active member at Sacred Heart Parish, Jim also volunteered as a lector.  He enjoyed golf and following New England sports teams. The foundation of his life was his family, he truly enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events and being surrounded by his family. We will miss his ever present smile and the Irish twinkle in his eyes.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Thursday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10 AM.

Burial in Mt. Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy.

Donations may be made in memory of Jim’s grandson Chris Flynn to MGH Colorectal Cancer Treatment Program, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540 Boston, MA 02114.  Donations in memory of Mr. Flynn may also be made to St. Francis House, 39 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116 or to Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock St. North Quincy, MA 02171.