Virginia Flynn, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025. Born in South Providence in 1930, Virginia was the daughter of the late John P. and Bridget (Conway) Flynn. She resided in Pawtucket for many years before moving to Tockwotton on the Waterfront in East Providence in 2017.
Virginia was an executive assistant at Verizon for over thirty years until she retired, and was a member of The Telephone Pioneers of America. She was a communicant and Trustee of The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and more recently was a parishioner of Saint Margaret’s Parish in Rumford.
Virginia leaves two nieces, Margaret Hofman and Joan Brady; four nephews, Thomas Brady (Joan), John Langwell, Kevin Langwell (Allison) and Dennis Langwell (Ruth) and many grand and great nieces and nephews. Virginia was predeceased by her older sisters Margaret M. Brady and Ann L. Langwell.
Virginia will be remembered as a loving aunt, sister and friend for her kindness and generosity to everyone she encountered, especially her extended family.
Our family is extremely grateful for the tender care Virginia received at Tockwotton on the Waterfront these past several years. The professionalism and kindness of the staff will never be forgotten.
VISITATION will be held on Thursday, January 30th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Margaret’s Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., Rumford. Virginia’s interment at St. Francis Cemetery will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Tockwotton on the Waterfront or the Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island’s “John, Bridget and Virginia Flynn Endowment Fund for the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul” will be appreciated. For online condolences visit: www.trippfuneralhome.com.
