I just found out of John's passing so I wanted to pass along my sincerest condolences to his family. John was like an older brother to me and a mentor at Scott Paper/KC. He helped guide me and coach me when I took over the Safety job. I don't think I could have done it if it wasn't for him.

He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

The souls of the just are in the hand of God,

and no torment shall touch them.

They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead;

and their passing away was thought an affliction

and their going forth from us, utter destruction.

But they are in peace

Wisdom 3:1-3

Our thoughts & prayers are with the family during this difficult time! Such a kind & all around nice guy! He will be missed! God Bless & take care. Love,. Kevin & Patricia

Met John when I started as an officer with Brookhaven PD. As a rookie he was there to answer my questions and provide better solutions to my awkwardness in the handling of calls. When he appear on scene, I smiled in confidence. A true professional and mentor to the profession.

John was a mentor to me and a true and sincere friend. He made room for me in his weekly golf group and treated me so well, made me feel at home and so welcome.

I will miss him very much as we all will. God Bless John and my heartfelt condolences to his family. He was the best of us.

John was a pure friend to all, and saw nothing but good in the people he knew. Enjoyed working with John and enjoyed his company on the golf course. John will surely be missed by all, and I just know Jesus will take care of him now !

So sorry to hear this as John was a pure friend and saw good in all people. Enjoyed working with John and also enjoyed golfing with John. He Will surely be missed by all. Jesus will take care of John now !

So sorry to hear this. I had the privilege of working along side Chief Flynn starting in 1994 as a police officer in Upland, then Chester Township. A great man and mentor. You will be missed Chief.

Many great memories of John in fire co in Parkside and he was also cheif of pollice of parkside he was a great guy and had a great family I am sure he will be greatly missed!!!!

Sorry to hear about John - Knew John growing up in Parkside, at OLC and STJ. - RIP.

My sincere condolences go out to the Flynn Family. John was absolutely a wonderful person and always treated people with respect and kindness. He was a pleasure to work with and to play golf with as well. I wish the family peace and love during this difficult time. May God be with you all.

My sincere condolences to the Flynn Family. John was a true gentleman, who treated everyone fairly in his capacity as a police chief. He was a respected member of the community and an excellent police chief. May he rest in peace in the arms of St. Michael.

So very sorry for your loss. Sincere prayers and condolences to the John Flynn Family.

Respectfully,

Mr and Mrs Bob Shull

My condolences to John’s family. My heart goes out to them. I knew and worked with John for many years. He was truely a great person.

John was a great guy and he will be missed.

My prayers for his family.

With Deepest Sympathy and God's Blessings to John's Family and Friends. John was a new friend for the last ten years and one of the nicest and honest people I have met. May there be Peace Always......God Bless...

Paul & Lois Loder

So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. We were classmates from St. James and had recently connected on Facebook after many years. Remember him as sincere with a good sense of humor. My sincere condolences to his family.

John was a good friend of my late husband, Frank, since high school days at St James and Parkside Fire Company. Prayers to his family.

So Sorry to hear such sad news!! I knew John and Terri from Mears Point Marina on Kent Island MD. I always enjoyed talking to John he will surely be missed.

Rest in Peace!!!

I am so sad to hear about the passing of John. I knew him as a boater and I sold their Carver for them. John was so excited about retiring in Delaware. His passing is a huge loss to his family and friends. I enjoyed every moment with John and he will be missed.

RIP John

Terri, John, Colleen, Michael and your families are all in our thoughts and prayers! We love you and will forever celebrate John… the road rally memories will forever have us laughing and saying Punch it Flynneeee! He got his clue list and went straight through the pearly gates! He’ll be missed but he’s living large in our hearts!

To John's family, I send my sincere condolences. I knew John from Scott Paper, where we both worked and from the Parkside Fire Company. I was with the Upland Fire Company. May he Rest in Peace, and may you, his family find Comfort and Peace after his Passing.

I am so sorry for your loss.

John was such a nice man, I will always remember him coming to support my sons baseball team. We had such good conversations and had a great time on our golfing adventures.

Save me a tee time John, Heaven has to be better than Augusta.

John was a part of the best group of people I have ever worked with. Just the thought of John, Ron Sutsko, Patti Langdon and I having nerf ball fights in hallway makes me laugh! He looked out for those with whom he worked. Although having to be a disciplinarian at times, he did so in a fair manner. A kind, funny, smart guy with a wicked sense of humor, he will be missed greatly.

On behalf of the St. James High School Alumni Association and his 1966 classmates, I extend our deepest sympathies and prayers on your loss. In April 2024, the Alumni Association will remember John at their annual Memorial Mass at St. Madeline's Church in Ridley Park. May he rest in peace!

My sincerest sympathies to John's family, it had been many years since I had seen him until we reconnected through Facebook. Many years ago in the days of Little League and Brookhaven Teener League. Wonderful memories of John and his parents. Rest in Peace John. I know you will be missed by all.

I have known John since 1971. I had the pleasure of working with him on the Parkside Police Dept. From 1976-1979. John always had a great sense of humor and a gentle disposition. Many good memories working with him and the rest of the old Parkside crew. My condolences to his family. RIP, John.