Ronald Joseph Flynn

Ronald “Ron” J. Flynn, age 55, of Nokomis, FL, passed away on January 18, 2022 in Sarasota, FL. He was born June 20, 1966 in Arlington, MA. He played travel hockey from ages 5 to 16, until he moved to Florida with his family where he attended and graduated from Sarasota High School. He worked at Kilwins in Sarasota, where he later became a manager for several years. Ron attended Manatee Community College, where he received his Associate of Arts Degree. He then graduated from University of South Florida with his Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a minor in American Sign Language. While attending college, he took a break from school to travel. He traveled to and briefly lived and worked as a flooring assistant in 47 states. After that, he backpacked through Europe. Ron later worked in the mental health field for 10+ years, where he met his coworker and future wife, Michelle, in 2003. They began dating February 7, 2004. Ron asked Michelle to marry him on August 7, 2004, and they then married on October 28, 2006. Ron and Michelle decided to grow their family in 2012, when Ron became the homemaker. They then had their first son, Brady, in January 2013, and their second son, Lukas, in October 2014. They are expecting their third child this April. Ron was a devoted husband and father, never missing any activity or opportunity. His favorite pastime was spending time with family and friends. He spent his life not wasting one moment. He was always up for any adventure and activity and always taught others to not regret their choices in life. Ron was a fantastic listener and always gave honest feedback. His insurmountable calmness and kindness radiated outward, leaving a lasting impression and effect on everyone he met. Ron is survived by his wife, Michelle Flynn, of Nokomis; sons Brady Flynn and Lukas Flynn and unborn baby Flynn, all of Nokomis; sisters Deanne (Ken) Waite, Michelle Gilliam, Christine Hinds, and Patricia Leonard, and their respective families. He is predeceased by his mother, Janet Flynn and older sister, Judy Flynn. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Farley Funeral Home, Venice, from 1 – 4 pm with a service beginning at 2 pm.