Annamarie T. Flynn Obituary (2021)

AnnaMarie T. Flynn (nee Ryan), 89, originally from South West Philadelphia, Pa went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2021. In her teenage years AnnaMarie moved with her family to Darby where she lived until her marriage in her mid-thirties. With her husband, Joe, AnnaMarie moved back to Philadelphia where she raised her family of 5 girls, welcoming seven grand-children and one great grandchild into the world. She was an avid book reader with a passion for suspense thrillers. AnnaMarie looked forward to birthdays, holidays and every Sunday dinner when she could be with her whole family. She was skilled in the art of needlework and enjoyed making blankets, sweaters, and hats for all the new babies of the family. AnnaMarie taught by example showing her children how to love unconditionally, how to sacrifice for others, how to practice selflessness, to be loyal, and most importantly to spend time with the ones you love. AnnaMarie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. She was the daughter of Francis and Anna Ryan. Sister to Frank, Betty, and Joan. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph and her dear son-in-law Scott. AnnaMarie is survived by her daughters Kathryn Flynn, Karen Swope (late Scott), Joann Flynn, Tara Santiago (Orlando), and Erin Klepczynski (Chuck). Loving grandmother to Brendan (Courtney), Ryan, Raeghan, Aidan, Camryn, Ava, Kieran, and great grandmother to Savannah. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Thursday March 11, 2021 at John F. Fluehr & Sons from 6-8pm. On Friday March 12, 2021, a viewing will be held at St. Matthew Church 3000 Cottman Ave., Phila, PA 19149 from 9:15-10:15am. A funeral mass will follow at 10:30am; a rite of committal will take place at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to AnnaMarie's favorite charity, St. Jude Research Foundation, by clicking on the link below: www.stjude.org