Flynn, Arthur J. “Coot” – 81 of Portage, passed away on January 22, 2025 in Johnstown. He was born on January 30, 1943 in Jamestown, Portage Township. Coot was the son of George and Mary (Noel) Flynn. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son: Thomas G. Flynn, his grandsons: Brady and Tyler Flynn and his brothers: Roger “Eugene”, and George Flynn Jr. “Gus”.
Coot is survived by his wife, Norma J. (Gordon) Flynn of Portage and their children: Patrick Flynn, Michael Flynn and wife Amanda (Brunnet) and Amy wife of Bernie Moschgat. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and special sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Don Pollock. Coot was the brother of Martha Holloway (Ken), Maxine Olshavsky, Karen Ross, Linda Pitt, Barbara Fisher, Faye Gregg and Earl Flynn, Sr. (Rosie).
Coot was a co- owner of the Portage Bakery for many years with his wife Norma. He was last employed and retired from the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was a life member of the Jamestown Rod and Gun Club and T.A.P. He was also a member of the Portage Amvets. Coot enjoyed riding around on his motorcycle and in his mustang convertible.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 12PM at the Matthew R. Decort Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. in Portage. Visitation for family and friends will follow the service from 12:30PM until 2PM at the funeral home. Committal will be private.
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