John "Jack" J. Flynn III

John J. “Jack” Flynn III John J. Flynn III, lovingly known as Jack, passed away on February 13, 2026 at the age of 69, with both Mary (Herrmann), his wife of 31 years, and Michael J. Carroll, his dedicated friend of 30 years, at his side. Born on March 14, 1956 in Providence, Rhode Island, Jack was the son of Robert Augustine Flynn, Sr. and Virginia Anne Flynn (Kiernan). Jack is survived by his brother Robert A. Flynn, Jr (Laure) of East Greenwich, RI; his twin sister, Mary M. Flynn of Narragansett, RI; and his sister Martha Flynn Tasca (Thomas) of Newport, RI. He was especially proud of his niece and nephews – Meredith Flynn Cole (Zachary), Robert A. Flynn III (Maria), Peter Tasca, and James Tasca (Madeline). Jack leaves behind two great nephews – Cameron Gilbane Cole and Robert A. Flynn IV. He was predeceased by both his father-in-law, Paul N. Herrmann, and his mother-in-law, Beatrice M. Herrmann. He is survived by his sisters-in-law Gretchen Herrmann, Jenifer Eroskey (Stephen), and Ellen Becker (Frederick), in addition to his many beloved nieces and nephews – Matthew Eroskey (Steven), Taylor Becker (Kristin), Madeline Eroskey (Matt), Jim Becker (Morgan), Katie Eroskey-Mitchell (Brandon) and Paul Becker. Jack graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, RI where he distinguished himself as a National Merit Scholar before continuing his education at Georgetown University where he studied Classics. He then went on to a 30+year career as a pipefitter and mechanical estimator for a large mechanical contractor serving the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area. Known for his expertise, reliability, and integrity, Jack approached his work with pride and dedication. His colleagues often turned to him for advice, valuing not only his deep technical knowledge but also his patience and generosity in sharing it. He also founded Evynn Landscaping, where he designed and installed gardens and outdoor spaces throughout the Washington D.C. area. Jack’s artistic eye knew no bounds, and he had an extraordinary ability to envision and create landscapes that blended natural beauty with thoughtful design. His work transformed properties and brought joy to the many people who lived with and loved his creations. Among his friends and family, Jack was legendary for his lifelong intellectual pursuits, a single conversation with him stretching for hours as he shared his insights from world history, botany, geography and literature. An impassioned advocate for the disenfranchised and the downtrodden, Jack elevated those around him with his wisdom and his gift for sardonic storytelling. In his spare time, he loved to cook, bake, and cheer on his favorite sports teams from New England, Maryland, Wisconsin, and Arizona. Jack extended kindness and generosity to every person and animal he met, fostering and maintaining lifelong friendships with classmates, colleagues, and neighbors. He made everyone feel welcome, and his thoughtfulness, sincerity, and loyalty left a lasting impression on everyone who crossed his path. Jack’s selflessness lives on as an organ donor, having donated both his corneas to provide the gift of sight to someone in need. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jack’s memory to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (alexslemonade.org). A celebration of Jack’s life will be announced at a later date.

John "Jack" J. Flynn III

March 14, 1956 - February 13, 2026