In loving memory of

James Flynn
June 25, 1935 - December 21, 2023

James Flynn, on December 21, 2023, of Runnemede, formerly of South Philadelphia. Age 88.

Beloved husband of Dolores Flynn (nee Calabrese) for 64-years. Loving father of James Flynn Jr. (Denise), Dee Corrado (Joe), Margie Flynn (Robin Meyh), Kathy Schmidt (Bill), and Sean Flynn (Mary). Cherished Pop Pop of Garrett, Patrick, Ashley, Donavyn, Connor, Katarina, Kaleigh, Natalie, and Julia. Great grandfather of Colton and Ariella. Brother of the late Mickey (Mary Ellen) and Jack. Brother-in-law of Alice Flynn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

James proudly served in the United States Army. He worked as an elevator mechanic for Local 5 IUEC. James was an avid golfer and skier. He was the former president and a coach for the Runnemede Girls Softball League. James was always a jokester and will be remembered for his one liners.

There will be a viewing from 8:15am until 10:15am on Friday, December 29 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral mass at Holy Child Parish - St. Maria Goretti at 11:00am. Interment at New St. Mary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in James' memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org 800-822-6344 or Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice
Gift Processing Center: PO Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425 www.SamaritanNJ.org/DONATE (856) 552-3205

Tributes

Denise Haberkam wrote on Dec 29, 2023:

"Jim, My husband & I share our Anniversary Date on your Birthday Date and I now share today ; your day of Final Rest , My Birthday ?.. As the Sun Rose this morning I thought of your passing in Prayer & your grieving family too. Shortly thereafter, just outside my window, I saw a beautiful bright red cardinal staring down directly from our tree?.. I believe Angels send messages from Heaven ~ Jim, we?ll always remember your kindness, humor, & most welcoming spirit throughout the years. Your Beautiful Legacy of Deep Humanitarian Love of Helping Others, alongside your Beloved Wife Delores ?Dee?, Never Went Unnoticed ~ A Beloved Husband, Loving & Caring Family Man ~ Heaven?s Gates Welcomed A Special Christmas Angel and You will be missed by so many. With Our Sincere Sympathy & Love, The Haberkam Family ~ Denise & Mark and Son Austin Haberkam "

Dale Erdbrink Caralluzzo wrote on Dec 27, 2023:

"To Mrs Flynn, Dee and brothers and sister. I also send my condolences to the rest of the family. He was funny and kind to me when I was there with Dee. I loved his jokes."