Obituary:Frank Flannelly III

Frank Flannelly III (PHOTO:Carmody Flynn)

 

Francis T. “Frank” Flannelly III, 59, of Bloomington, passed away at 8:31 p.m., Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home.

His funeral will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2018 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal with Monsignor Eric Powell officiating.  Burial will be private.  Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 15 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Frank was born August 31, 1959 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the son of Francis and Rita Boyd Flannelly II.  He married Lynn Christin Hufford on September 23, 1988 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, West Lafayette, Indiana.  She survives.

He is also survived by three children, Francis Flannelly IV, Paige Flannelly and Brooke Flannelly; his parents, Frank and Rita Flannelly, his mother-in-law, Marjorie “Peg” Hufford; seven siblings, Mary Pat (Maurice) Rozwat, Theresa (Fred) Smith, Eileen (David) Bormann, John (Kim) Flannelly, Michael (Suzanne) Flannelly, Ellen (Michael) Melloh and Patrick (Kristin) Flannelly; a sister-in-law, Robin (Robert) Manwaring and a brother-in-law, Jay (Patty) Hufford; and numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Jimmy D. Hufford.

Frank worked for State Farm Insurance Co’s for 34 years. He had an active real estate license for many years and held the designation of CPCU.  Frank graduated in 1982 from St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana and was a member of Epiphany Catholic Church for more than 20 years.

Not many people can wear as many hats as Frank. A devoted father, husband, and soccer/golf/softball/basketball/baseball coach extraordinaire. Although he coached almost every sport with patience and ease, his greatest gift was coaching his family and friends through life’s greatest achievements and toughest obstacles. While he was a loyal State Farm employee by day, complex house projects were no match for Frank.  A perfect life for Frank was one full of the simple pleasures and making sure his family was taken care of. Frank was a problem-solver and his tact for researching the solution made him the greatest asset in any situation, big or small.  What he left in this world was the purest sense of generosity that inspired everyone he knew. Not many people can encounter cancer three times with such tenacity and grace. His children will remember him for his thoughtfulness, work ethic, and his unrelenting love for his family. His wife will remember him for his patience, determination, unyielding support, and genuine compassion. Frank’s dedication to his faith and family continues to inspire and encourage all those who were blessed to know him. While his life on earth has come to an end, his spirit resides in all who knew him. Frank brought to this world an unfailing friendship that will never be forgotten.

To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.

 

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