William J. Flanagan

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Joseph Flanagan, 74, of Dunedin FL, formerly of East Granby, CT. Beloved husband of Philomena (Piccone) Flanagan, he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Bill was born in Hartford, Connecticut on July 12, 1942, son of the late Harold and Genevieve (Crowley) Flanagan. He was predeceased by his brother, Harold Flanagan and sister in law Judith Flanagan. He attended elementary school at St. Patrick’s in Hartford and served as an altar boy at the church for many years. He graduated from Weaver High School in Hartford, class of 1960, and went on to serve his country as a member of the U.S Army for four years. He was discharged in 1965, achieving the rank of Sergeant before beginning a career in the printing industry. Bill was proficient in every aspect of the trade and was well known in the Hartford area printing industry, having several partnerships throughout the years and developing many lifelong friendships. In addition to his loving wife of 48 years, he is survived by his children, Tricia Lyon and her husband Drew, of Cape Cod Ma, William J Flanagan II. and his wife Karen, of Southbury, CT, Keith Flanagan and his wife Ellen, of East Granby; his brother and best friend, John Flanagan and his wife Marilyn, of Coventry, his sister Mary Alice (Sis) and her husband and his childhood friend, James Piro; his 8 grandchildren, Dylan, Joshua, Leah, Andrew, Zachary, Molly, Erin and Daniel. As well as many nephews and nieces which he loved dearly. Bill, or Papa, as he was known to his immediate family will be lovingly remembered as a loyal husband and an amazing father who was heavily involved in nurturing his children and their activities. You could never meet a more loving, caring, generous man than Bill. He enjoyed fishing, sports, and most of all spending time with his family. Relatives and friends may join the family for calling hours on Thursday, March 2nd, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, 285 Church Street Hartford, CT on Friday, March 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Internment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in West Hartford, Connecticut. Bill’s family asks in lieu of flowers that a donation be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or www.alz.org.