ET1 John Joseph Flynn, USN, (Ret.), 83, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 11, 2024 at St. Mary's Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD.

John was born on June 17, 1941 in Newark, NJ to the late Thomas Joseph Flynn and Veronica (nee: Hooker) Flynn.

John enlisted in the U.S. Navy in June 1960 and proudly served his country until his retirement in May 1980. On May 7, 1966, he married his beloved wife, Mary Teresa McFadden in Northern Ireland. Together they celebrated over 58 wonderful years of marriage. During his service he was stationed in Scotland, Ireland, Norfolk and Charleston. After retiring from the Navy, he moved to St. Mary's County and was employed as a Production Manager for a Department of Defense sub-contractor for Naval Air Station, Patuxent River until he retired again in 2003.

John was an avid reader, and particularly enjoyed history and religion. In his more formable years, he enjoyed playing basketball and was an avid football fan. He and his wife liked to travel and like to go back to Ireland to visit. They have travelled extensively throughout the United States. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren; and often travelled to visit his sons, Tom and Patrick and their families. He is a long-time parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lexington Park, MD.

In addition to his beloved wife, Mary, John is also survived by his children: Thomas Joseph Flynn (Melissa) of Newport, N.C., Kerr Ann Jones (John) of Bethesda, MD, Erin Veronica Corbin (Phillip) of Lexington Park, MD; and Patrick Flynn (Bridget) of Myrtle Beach, SC; siblings: Loretta O'Connor of Seabright, NJ and Thomas Francis Flynn (Farlie) of St. Petersburg, FL; 8 grandchildren; and extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Veronica "Roni" Hewitt.

Family will receive friends on Friday, January 3, 2025 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service held at 5:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Marco Schad on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be: Patrick Flynn, Tom Flynn, Phil Corbin, John Jones, Mark McFadden, John McFadden.

Memorial contributions in John's name may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma society, give.LLS.org