"Mary, I express my sympathy to you and your family. I worked with Jim at FMC in Milwaukee. We drove together every day for over a year and I got to know him well. Dean Paulin"
In loving memory of
J. James Flynn
October 19, 1944 - November 14, 2013
J. James Flynn "Jim" of Port Washington, WI formerly of Neenah/Menasha passed away from cancer on November 14, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 69. Jim was born in Neenah on October 19, 1944, son of Lt. J. James Flynn and Ethel Champagne Flynn. He graduated from St. Mary's High School with the Class of 1963.
Jim married Mary Wisneski at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Menasha on September 4, 1965.
Jim graduated from Marquette University with a business degree in 1968. He worked as a Human Resources Director for Bolens FMC, Koss Corporation and Marquette Electronics.
Jim loved sports like basketball, tennis and golf. His claim to fame is his hole-in-one that he got at Hawthorne Hills Golf Course on hole number 8. His other love was his daughter's two yellow labs.
Jim is survived by his wife and best friend Mary Flynn of Port Washington, Daughters Lisa (David) Ross of Cedarburg and Kelly (Drew) Horwich of Port Washington and grandchildren Rachel and Kennedy Ross and Flynn Horwich.
He is preceded in death by his parents Lt. J. James Flynn who was killed in WWII and Ethel (the late John) Trilling. Jim is also preceded in death by his sister-in-law Marilyn Driscoll.
A private family service will be held. He will be laid to rest in St. Margaret Mary Cemetery, Neenah.
In lieu of flowers, if desired memorials can be made to the Ozaukee County Humane Society.
The family wants to thank Metro Hospice especially Judy, Chris and Norman and the doctors at Port Washington Aurora Clinic.
Tributes
"Dear Mary, Lisa, Kelly & Family Sorry to hear t the loss of your husband and Father. We will remember you all in our Prayers. Richard & Denise Menigoz (Kimberly Menigoz-Bonneville's parents)"
"Kelly, I was very sorry to learn of your dad's passing. You have my deepest sympathies. The Lodl's (Sarah, Grace, Jack and myself) will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers."
"Dear Mary and family, Tom and are so sorry to hear that Jim died. I remember him playing with Dan and Tom when they were all young. God bless you all. Tom and Mary Thelen Plath"
"Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad we got to see you both at my Dad's service; it had been a long time. "
"Dear Mary & Family, So saddened to learn of Jim's passing. As a SMHS (Menasha) '63 classmate, Jim was a wonderful guy, athlete, and good-natured friend. He was a genuinely nice person who had a most inviting smile for everyone. May your most treasured memories bring comfort to you and God's peace & love surround you at this difficult time."
"Mary, I express my sympathy to you and your family."
"I am saddened to learn the news that Jim has passed away. I shall always remember a man who was quick to smile and to laugh, and did so with a twinkle in the eyes. My condolences, and deepest sympathy for your loss - Mary, Lisa, Kelly. If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know."
"We were neighbors with Jim and Mary on Meadow Ct. We will miss Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary and the family. "
"I was very lucky to have Jim and Mary as neighbors, gonna miss you Jim. May God Bless your family."