William Flannery Sr, of Pelham Manor NY, formerly of Co. Galway Ireland and Woodlawn in the Bronx passed away on November 1st, 2020. He was 81 years old. Born in Bullaun Co Galway to Martin and Elizabeth Flannery, William was one of 12 children. He was raised on the family farm in Bullaun where he helped his father farm and cut turf on the land. As William got older he knew he would one day have to leave his home to find opportunity and advance his career. At 22 years of age he would move to New York and work as a laborer to make ends meet. He eventually landed himself jobs at the New York Daily News and the New York Times with the Paper Handlers Union, working nights for the next 40 years.

Shortly after arriving in New York City, William would meet the love of his life Bridget Mary Finucane who was originally from Limerick. They met at a dance in the Bronx and would marry in 1969. The couple moved to Pelham, NY where they would raise their three children Kevin, William Jr., and Michael. William worked tirelessly to support his family while his wife Bridget also worked as a receptionist. In his spare time he loved to travel back home to Galway, to listen to the hurling and Gaelic Football games on the radio and spend the odd Sunday at Gaelic Park when he wasn’t working.

William will be remembered as a hardworking, positive person who was full of joy, and a great friend to many. He is survived by his sons Kevin and William Jr. (Janine) Flannery, his grandchildren; Jackie, Will and Connor. He will be missed by his brother Aurthur, his numerous nieces and nephews and everyone who knew him. He is predeceased by his wife Bridget and his son Michael.

A Celebration of William’s life will take place at the Pelham Funeral Home located at 64 Lincoln Avenue on Wednesday November 4th 2020 from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church located at 575 Fowler Avenue on Thursday November 5th at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Yonkers, New York. For more information or to leave a condolence please visit pelhamfuneral.com.

Editor’s note: This obituary was provided by the Pelham Funeral Home.