Obituary of Clyde J. Flynn, Sr.

Clyde J. Flynn, Sr. 76 of Eden, New York died Thursday, October 14, 2010 surrounded by his family. Born March 12, 1934, the son of the late Edward and Mary (Miller) Flynn. Upon the death of his father, Edward, Clyde was raised by his stepfather Anthony Pontillo. He married his loving wife Eva M. (Hritz) Flynn on June 23, 1956. They were married for 55 wonderful years. Family meant the world to Clyde as he spent much of his time devoted to his wife, his children, and all of his grandchildren. He was known by his grandchildren as a grandfather that attended every function they asked him to be part of. Mr. Flynn was an avid outdoorsman, spending much of his time hunting, fishing, and camping. He was known as a supportive and honest gentleman, who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Besides his parents and his stepfather Mr. Flynn is preceded in death by a daughter Theresa M. Quinones, twelve brothers and sisters; Leona Flynn, Edith Lockett, William Flynn, Ida George, Charolette (Dolly) Bouser, George Flynn, Edward Flynn, Joseph Flynn, Loretta Morris, Gladys Koontz, Ruth Oxford, and Catherine Niper. Mr. Flynn is survived by his loving wife Eva, his children Clyde (aka: Mike) (Linda) Flynn, Jr., Joseph (Cynthia) Flynn, John Flynn (Rae), Paul Flynn (Jackie) ,Margaret (Don) Fuller, and Barbara (Randy) McLaughlin. His son-in-law, Jim Quinones, 11 grandchildren; James (Melissa) Quinones, Angela (Thomas) Thomas, April McLaughlin, Michael (Claire) Flynn, Kelly Flynn (Greg), Jodie Flynn (Sean), Chad Flynn, Nicholas Quinones, Crystal Flynn, Cody Flynn, and Jeremy Fuller ,in addition to 3 great grandchildren; Jesse Quinones, Caleb Heil, and Andrea McLaughlin two sisters Elizabeth Hamilton; Dorothy Miller, and a brother Richard Flynn survive. Family invites friends to call from 2-4PM and 7-9PM on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the Laing Funeral Home Inc. 2724 W. Church St. Eden, NY A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 10AM at Immaculate Conception Church, Eden, NY. Expressions of sympathy may be given to Clyde's family @ 2176 Hemlock Rd Eden, NY 14057 To send an e-condolence log onto www.laingfuneralhome.com