LYNN — Mr. John J. Flynn, age 54, of Lynn, died unexpectedly, on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at his home. Born in Boston on June 25, 1962, John was the son of Mary (Torpey) Flynn and the late Philip Flynn. He was raised and educated in Lynn and graduated from Lynn Tech in 1981. For many years, John owned and operated Flynn Landscaping and also worked briefly as a security guard. He was a well-known weightlifter in the area and held many individual records including a 606 pound bench press. John was the owner of Hercules, an English Mastiff, who was recorded by Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s “Largest Male Dog” and together were featured on a number of national television shows. John’s greatest passion was his two sons Cody and “JJ” and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his mother Mary Flynn and his sons Cody and John “JJ” Flynn, John was the brother of Anne Sverker and her husband Gary of Lynn, Diane Young and her husband Stephen of Westford and the late James Flynn and his wife Janice of Peabody and the uncle of Sarah, Heather, Jennifer, Brianna, Lauren and Ashley. John is also survived by many close family and friends including his former wife Wendy (Malo) Flynn.
Service information: A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn at 2 p.m. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Donations in John’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Directions and online guestbook at Solimine.com.