Michael Aloysius Flynn

Michael Aloysius Flynn, 83, passed away on May 30, 2025, in Malvern, PA. He was a devoted father, loving grandfather, and cherished husband to his late wife, Betty Flynn, with whom he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage.

Born in Los Angeles, Michael was one of 12 siblings and is survived by Rosalie, Rita, John, Thomas, Brigid, Cecelia, and Stephen. He attended Loyola High School before continuing his education at Chico State, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a focus in Crop Production.

Michael met Betty through family, and their relationship began after reconnecting at a Christmas gathering. Their connection quickly deepened, leading to marriage and the beginning of their life together.

Michael built a successful career in the industrial and chemical industry, beginning as an area sales representative with Monsanto Company in Illinois. After moving to San Diego with Betty, he spent 17 years at Pacific Soap Company, where he held multiple roles, including plant engineer, chemical sales manager, and plant manager. During this time, he also spent a short tenure at Kelco, a division of Merck. He later continued his career at Norman Fox as a technical sales representative before retiring, closing a distinguished career marked by expertise and dedication.

He was a devout Catholic, volunteering his time with the Knights of Columbus in San Diego and later, after moving to Scottsdale, with the Men's Club, both organizations dedicated to serving the Catholic community.

Family was incredibly important to Michael, and he cherished spending time with his loved ones and close friends. He made it a priority to attend family events, especially gatherings with his brothers and sisters, creating lasting memories through those shared moments. His warmth, steady presence, and deep-rooted faith left a lasting impact on those who knew him.

Michael leaves behind his four children—Michael Flynn, Jr. (married to Linda), Laura Taylor (married to George), Lisa Flynn (married to Ryan), and Stephanie Moffett (married to Justin)—as well as his five adored grandchildren, Giselle, Drew, Reagan, Morgan, and Jack. His legacy lives on through the love and laughter he shared with his family.

Michael will be honored with a Catholic Funeral Mass on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM at Holy Cross Cemetery and Mortuary, 5835 W. Slauson Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230. Following the Mass he will be placed in his Niche in the Community Mausoleum, adjacent to the Chapel. A celebration of life will continue from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Upper West Restaurant, 3321 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405. The family welcomes all to share their memories of Michael and celebrate his life with them. For any questions or additional details, please reach out to Stephanie Moffett at [email protected].