Joseph I. Flynn

FLYNN – Joseph I., of Mansfield, formerly of Westwood, Ret. Boston Firefighter, died December 16th, 2011. Beloved husband of Ruth L. (Brady) Flynn for 60 years. Loving father of Joseph E. Flynn and his wife Nancy of Mansfield, Christine M. Faretra and her husband Robert of Franklin and Rosemary F. O'Koren and her husband Joseph of Franklin. Brother of Mary C. Shea of Canton. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St. (off Route 109) Westwood on Monday Dec. 19th from 4-8pm. The funeral will begin at the funeral home on Tuesday morning Dec. 20th at 10am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Mary Church at 11am. Interment with military honors at New Westwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be in Joe's memory to The St. Francis House, c/o Under One Roof Campaign, 39 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116.

Joe was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of WWII serving in both China and the Philippines, a lifelong member of Boston Firefighters Local 718 and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

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