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QUINCY -- Michael John Flynn, 48, of Alexandria, Va., formerly of Quincy, unexpectedly passed away June 23, 2016, from heart failure.
Mike was born Oct. 19, 1967, in Quincy, a son of John and Alana (Smith) Flynn. He attended St. Peter Grade School and graduated from Quincy Senior High in 1985. Upon graduation, Mike attended Gymnasium Horn in Bremen, Germany, during the summer of 1985. He attended the University of Iowa. While there, he served as the vice president/treasurer of Phi Eta Sigma, National Honor Society, and was a congressman at the Liberal Arts Student Association. Mike was a true American patriot and spent more than 20 years fighting for the Conservative Reform Movement. Mike had a long and distinguished career in politics. From starting his first job as a general manager at his family's Coca-Cola plant, to working in Illinois politics in a variety of campaign and policy positions, Mike worked hard and made many friends along the way. He came to Washington, D.C., to make a difference and held a variety of legislative, policy and lobbying positions with the American Legislative Exchange Council, Berman and Company, and the Reason Foundation. Mike was a founding editor of the ground-breaking conservative news site Breitbart News Network and BigGovernment.com. Mike spearheaded Breitbart's rollout of the Acorn video series when Big Government launched in 2009. He also hosted a popular radio show on NewsTalk 98.3 FM. Mike fought hard to represent the people of Quincy when he ran for U.S. Congress last summer. While Mike had a successful career in politics, the most important thing to Mike was his wife, four children, parents and siblings. He was an amazing son, brother, father, husband and uncle. In addition, he committed to sobriety in 2014 and was proud of his involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous. Mike is survived by his wife, Holly, whom he married July 4, 2013, in Quincy; ex-wife Maura; daughter Riley; and stepchildren Declan, Grace and Binx. He is the beloved brother of Bridget Flynn of Quincy, Libby (Ted) Brunsvold of Chicago and Jim (Paige) Flynn of Lincoln, Neb.; and adored uncle of Lauren, Grace, and Madison Brunsvold, and Ava, Sophie and Jack Flynn. Mike was preceded in death by his brother, John James Flynn; paternal grandparents, John and Elsa Flynn; and maternal grandparents, Richard and Betty Smith. SERVICES: A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, at the Church of St. Peter with Monsignor Leo Enlow conducting. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the Church of St. Peter. MEMORIALS: Flynn Family Education Fund. ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. WEBSITE: hansenspear.com. Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences and prayers to your entire family during this most difficult time.
Nicole DiLorenzo
July 5, 2016
My condolence to John, Alana, Jim, Bridget and family. Prayers are with you.
Cheri Kerr (Cartmill)
Cheri Kerr
June 28, 2016
I have very fond and fun memories of Mike from our college days. My sincere condolences to his family. Such a terrible loss.
Kelly L'Estrange
June 28, 2016
My prayers go out to you and your family God bless from De Jesus Family
Abel De Jesus
June 27, 2016
I enjoyed the Flynn kids and mom and dad. Mike was so interesting, smart and a caring young man, he made you feel like part of the family. I enjoyed my many years of service to this fine family. My condolences to all of the family, so sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our prayers.God Bless and keep you well, Cathy & Jim Hanlin.
Jim & Cathy Hanlin
June 27, 2016
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