John Flanagan, 56, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 21, 2018 with his wife and children by his side. He was the beloved husband of 21 years to Christine Grasso Flanagan. John was born in New Haven on March 2, 1962 and was the son of the late Rosann Flanagan. He was the owner/operator of Annex Auto Repair. A man with old fashion values, John was hardworking, honest and always held a special place in his heart for all his customers whom he treated with respect. John was dedicated to his family, he was a loving husband and father who was so proud of all their accomplishments. He and his wife loved traveling with them to their second home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. John was a member of the Annex Y.M.A, and an avid Boston Celtics and New York Giants fan. The devoted father of Erica Rose Flanagan, Sarah Paige Flanagan and John Henry Flanagan, no matter where they went they were known as the “Party of Five”. Brother of Dawn Peretore (Anthony), Kim Flanagan (Steve Apuzzo) and Roxann DellAquila (Jimmy). He was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his loving grandparents Henry and Millie Esposito. The family would like to extend a “Special Thank You” to all the nurses and staff at both the Smilow Cancer Hospital and the CT Hospice in Branford for all the excellent comfort and care given not only to John, but to their entire family.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday, May 29th from 4 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Wednesday morning, May 30th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Flanagan Children memorial Fund at Webster Bank, 260 Main Street, East Haven 06512.
Dear Christine and your family: My deepest most heartfelt condolences are with you all. It was heartbreaking to hear of John’s passing. He was a wonderful person as well as husband, father, brother, etc. He will be truly missed. I am so sorry for all of you. God has definitely gained another angel and I know he will be watching over all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you the strength to endure the days ahead and help you through this tough and sad time. God Bless you all. All our love and hugs to you.
Jonny may u be in heaven watching over us . Jonny was a great person honest and a great happy man .my condolences to the family he was a great person
We are sorry for your loss. We are keeping you all in our prayers. May God bless your family and provide comfort during this difficult time.
Love
Tom and Stefania Smith <3
Christine thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Christine and Family, We pray God brings peace and comfort to all. John will be missed with love by so many. GOD bless.
Christine and Family my deepest sympathy fpr the loss John. He not fighting anymore he is resting in peace. Everyday he is looking over you all remember that.Just going through my dad I know what your going through. If you need to talk you know I’m always here for you. Love ya Christine our deepest theraphy Leslie and Webb family
So very sorry for you and your families loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all..
John was more then a friend he was my brother, my heart is broken to know he is no longer with us . He will always be in my heart to think I moved across the street to be close to him. I know he will be proud of the way Christine is handling things.
We are so very sorry Johnny was a wonderful kind man he will be missed by so many people
So sorry for your loss. Our love to your family
Growing up I was always welcomed by everyone in your family with open arms. Always given the warmest hugs, I am giving you all tons of love. My heart aches for you as I know just how deeply bonded your family was. All of you are the kindest most gentle souls I have ever come across and i hope you are greeted with an abundance of comfort during such a difficult time. I love you all and am so very sorry for the sorrow you are going to feel. He was a great man and it shows in the way he raised his family. You all make him proud.
I saw the community come to all of you when you needed it most.
I see it continuing.
What an incredible life well lived story of a great man.
It is amazing how we can love someone without ever meeting them in person.
To all of you, my love and continued prayers.
Here at the University of Scranton, we are praying for all the Flanagan family. May God console you at this difficult time. Peace and Prayers, Fr. Rick Malloy, S.J., University Chaplain
Words cannot express how sad we are to hear of John’s passing. He was a great guy. Hugs to all of you. You are an amazing family
So much love and prayers for your family. You are all such wonderful, kind hearted, loving people. Stay strong through this tough time. Prayers and hugs.
Dear Christine and family,
My heart goes out to all of you at this most difficult time. God bless you and may John rest in peace. ❤
There are no words yet I could fill a book. Our sadness goes deep as does our love for all of you. XOXOXO
Christine and family.. We are so sadden to hear of Johns passing. He was a great man and friend. He will greatly missed by many. I could go on and on about what a stand up guy he was… but I’m sure you know. Many heavy hearts today. Thinking of you and your family with love. Sincerely, Pete and Karen Fiondella
Dear Christen and family,we are going though our Own devastation but we can not even understand what you and the kids are going though.our hearts thoughts and prayers go to you and your family we love you all very much and I am very proud to have known John he was a very very special man.we will carry his love through our family and understand how special life is. Love you and Erica Sara and johnny very much.
Our deepest condolences to you Christine, Erica, Sarah and John. Please know that you’re in our prayers every night.
Mr. Flanagan used to pick me, Erica, and Sarah up from dance class when we were in elementary school and bring us back to their house for all sorts of fun together. I will always keep the Flanagan family in my heart and prayers. It’s little memories like these that made my childhood so good.
Our condolences to you and your family, we are sorry about the passing of your husband. Charlie still remembers you from when he was in JHS about 8 years ago. God bless you and may John Rest In Peace, sending our love to you.
My sincerest condolences, thoughts and prayers to family friends and loved ones for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
There don’t seem to be the right words to express how sorry I am for this terrible loss. John will always be with you and your family, watching over you and seeing you through good and bad times. As beautiful a person he was in life, he is now a most beautiful angel in heaven. Know that whatever you need, you can call on me.
he was a frendly nice guy to no
We are so deeply sorry for you loss.
Love and prayers to your family during
this difficult time.
Michele, Carynna and Izabella
So very saddened to hear of Johns passing truely enjoyed knowing he was so such and honest stand up man will be missed so much Prayers to all his family and friends
Ray
Christine and family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Sending you love ❤️ Lisa & Barbara Bianchi
Dawn, Jimmie & Steve So sorry for the loss of such a great guy. He will be missed by all the people that knew and loved him. Hopefully the three of you will carry on his legacy. Love you guys stay strong.
Heaven has gained an angel, he will never be forgotten! Miss you so very much, my friend.❤
John, you will truly be missed.. Our hearts are heavy. Knowing you was truly a blessing! And you will forever be missed, our dear friend. Rest peacefully.❤
I was very saddened to learn of John’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this time. I can’t even imagine what you must be going through. Hopefully the many memories of the good times you shared together will overshadow the grief you must now be feeling. John may be gone from this earth, but his spirit will definitely live on in your heart forever. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
My sincere condolences to all the family& his co-workers, I know he will be greatly missed by all. JOHN WAS A GREAT guy, always pleasant & willing to go the extra mile for his loyal customers . May you all find comfort in knowing how well thought of he was by so many people.
Dawn, So Sorry for the loss of your brother. John was a great guy and will be missed. Our thought and prayers to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss Christine. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
We are so sorry to learn of Johnny’s passing. He was such a great guy! He was a great mechanic and an honest one. Our deepest sympathies to his family, whom he loved so much. So very sorry for your loss. Dawn. May he always Rest In Peace and fly high with the Angels. RIP dear Johnny. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Christine and family, We are very sorry to hear about Johns passing. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He will be missed by many. Our condolences. Pete and Karen Fiondella
Rox , Kimmy , Dawn and families ,
I’m so sorry to hear about John . Many fun memories of hanging around your house through out our high school years .
Thoughts and prayers are with you .
To John’s Family:
Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all of you. My family has been fortunate to know such a truly remarkable man. He was one of the few businessmen who were trustworthy, caring and honest. He will be greatly missed.
It’s with a deeply saddened heart that we have to post our condolences to John’s entire family. We’ve been customers of Annex Auto for years. Everytime we walk in, it’s like being a family member with Dawn and John. John enchanted customers with his charisma, and attracted many, and etched a place in everyone’s heart that had the honor of knowing this great man. Sending our love and prayers to the entire family during this very sad time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dawn, Christine and Family We are sorry for your loss. We are keeping you all in our prayers. May God bless your family and provide comfort during this difficult time
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. A truly wonderful guy! Thoughts and prayers to his entire family.
I heard good things about John, but never met him. I know the Grasso side of the family and the kids. God called home his son and he will remain in spirit with his loving family. I’m sorry for your loss. Peace and love always.
If there were more people in this world like john this world would be a much better place.Will miss your dearly John.
My deepest condolences and sympathies to Johnny’s family friends and the Gang at Annex Auto Johnny was a hell of a guy a great person who helped me out tremendously when I had car trouble and had a lot of patience with me when I was sometimes a real pain he was one of a few good guys left on this Earth and he’s going to be missed and I hope he’s in a better place where he is not suffering anymore and smiling down at us and watching us
Our deepest sympathy Christine to you and your family. You are all in our prayers. You are a special family. God be with you at this difficult time.
My sister Linda and I were so sad to hear of your loss. Our condolences. He’s not in pain now. I know it’s hard. Peace and love to you all.
My heartfelt condolences to all of the family!
I have a lot of great memories with John! We had a blast as high school buddies at Eli Whitney Automotive. Including with; Dave King, Sharkie, Jim Bernado, Greg Mosky, Zeike, Cathy G., Adrienne D. and so many more of our class mates!
So happy and grateful that the last time I saw John and spoke with him at the shop he was happy and looked great!
I am so so very sorry to the loss of John to your family and the community. He was one of a kind. Always a smile and a helping hand he was more than my mechanic he was my friend who went out of his way always to help me with my car when I was in a tough situation. He touched the lives of everyone he met. I am very sorry I could not attend the services to give my condolences in person. My thoughts and prayers are with John, his family and his many friends. God Bless.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to John’s family & friends. We are so very sorry for your loss. John was our mechanic for many many years. He was one of a kind. Always honest, always went out of his way to help his customers and always with a smile on his face. He never failed to engage in conversation asking about our family. John had a way of making you feel like a close friend and not just another customer. Dawn is the same way.
John you will be missed by every person whose life you touched. Rest in peace my friend. God Bless
So sorry that Mike and I were not able to attend John’s services, but he was thought of and prayed for daily. You don’t often think “mechanic” and “honest” in the same sentence, but John defined the word. He did so much for us without charging us. We knew that, when he said something was needed, it really was. He was always a gentleman. Your family should be really proud of the man that he was. I will miss his voice messages – “Hi – it’s Johnny from Annex – your car is ready”. We are truly sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to the John’s family, so sorry for you loss. I met john through a close family friend he was their family mechanic and became mine as well. He was kind honest hard working and loyal. He always looked out for his customers and helped them the best way he could, john would make you feel more like family then a customer. He made you feel welcomed and you know your car was in good hands. John will be truly missed. May you Rest In Peace John. I will keep the family in my prayers during this time. God Bless
John was a good guy, and I could see that right away. I wish I’d gotten to know him better, but in a way I do, because I know he’s left amazing kids and an incredible wife here. That says a lot about a Man.
I’m so very sorry you’ve lost him so young. I know all of you have an angel looking out for you, and I know you will all continue to make him proud. We love you- Sandi, Russ, and Teighan Taylor