REV. THOMAS A. FLYNN, age 86, founding pastor of The Church of St. Clarence. Beloved son of the late Anna (nee Feeney) and Thomas A. Flynn, Sr. Brother of John P. and the late Michael F. and James. Beloved uncle, cousin and friend of many. Fr. Flynn was ordained May 28, 1960 and served the parishes of St. Mel, St. Rita, St. Richard and St. Mark and founded The Church of St. Clarence in 1978. Fr. Tom was the gracious host for 39 years of the Emerald Ball. Passed away August 26, 2018. Funeral Mass Saturday, September 1, The Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070) at 11 A.M. Most Rev. Nelson J. Perez, Principal Celebrant. Interment private Calvary Cemetery. Vespers Friday, August 31, 3:00 P.M. at The Church of St. Clarence with visitation following until 8:00 P.M. and Saturday morning from 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Fr. Flynn can be made to The Church of St. Clarence. Arrangements by CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME (216) 251-6566.