In Memory Of
James R. Flanigan
1943
2023
James R. Flanigan
June 17, 1943 — April 2, 2023
James "Jim" Flanigan, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2023. He was born in Cincinnati on June 27, 1943 to the late Robert Flanigan and Marie Nieberding Flanigan. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his siblings Jack Flanigan, Patricia Flanigan, Tom Flanigan and Marge Flanigan Townsley.
Jim was a proud and doting family man. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 55 years Joyce Flanigan. Jim will be sorely missed by his children Patrick (Holly) Flanigan, Kevin (Sarah) Flanigan and Megan (Andrew) Jalbrzikowski. His grandchildren Benjamin, Jillian and James brought Jim so much joy and laughter.
After graduating from Elder high school, Jim, a devout Catholic, spent time in the Glenmary Brotherhood. Jim went on to graduate Thomas Moore University. He met his future wife Joyce in the library where he was trying to smooth talk his way to her French homework. The rest is history. Jim had a successful and rewarding career in the commercial insurance industry which took him and his family to Charleston, WV, Lexington,Ky, and Parkersburg, WV. He moved his family to Columbus in 1980.
Jim was an avid Ohio sports fan. He could be seen, and mostly heard, cheering and cursing on his favorite teams (Columbus Blue Jackets, Reds, Guardians and the Ohio State Buckeyes). He was known among his children for his colorful nicknames, his silliness and his infectious smile. Jim always enjoyed the finest cuisines his hometown had to offer, namely Goetta, Skyline Chili and Graeters. The sweet tooth this jovial man had could not be denied. His hand was caught often in the candy jar. Jim had an eclectic taste in music ranging from Il Divo to Queen to the Eagles.
Services will be held on Friday April 14th at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 10700 Liberty Road S, Powell, OH 43065. Visitation will be between 10:00-11:00 AM followed by Mass at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be provided afterwards. Private interment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Mid Ohio Food Bank at mofc.org.
Jim was a proud and doting family man. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 55 years Joyce Flanigan. Jim will be sorely missed by his children Patrick (Holly) Flanigan, Kevin (Sarah) Flanigan and Megan (Andrew) Jalbrzikowski. His grandchildren Benjamin, Jillian and James brought Jim so much joy and laughter.
After graduating from Elder high school, Jim, a devout Catholic, spent time in the Glenmary Brotherhood. Jim went on to graduate Thomas Moore University. He met his future wife Joyce in the library where he was trying to smooth talk his way to her French homework. The rest is history. Jim had a successful and rewarding career in the commercial insurance industry which took him and his family to Charleston, WV, Lexington,Ky, and Parkersburg, WV. He moved his family to Columbus in 1980.
Jim was an avid Ohio sports fan. He could be seen, and mostly heard, cheering and cursing on his favorite teams (Columbus Blue Jackets, Reds, Guardians and the Ohio State Buckeyes). He was known among his children for his colorful nicknames, his silliness and his infectious smile. Jim always enjoyed the finest cuisines his hometown had to offer, namely Goetta, Skyline Chili and Graeters. The sweet tooth this jovial man had could not be denied. His hand was caught often in the candy jar. Jim had an eclectic taste in music ranging from Il Divo to Queen to the Eagles.
Services will be held on Friday April 14th at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 10700 Liberty Road S, Powell, OH 43065. Visitation will be between 10:00-11:00 AM followed by Mass at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be provided afterwards. Private interment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Mid Ohio Food Bank at mofc.org.
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Friday, April 14, 2023
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