PATRICK “SNOOKEY” FLANAGAN of dEMOTTE, in, January 16, 1948 – February 20, 2013

Patrick K. Flanagan, “Snookey”, age 65, of Roselawn IN, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.  Patrick was a graduate of Merrillville High School, Class of 1967.  He retired from US Steel-Sheet & Tin Mill Division after 30 years of service.  He was the former Assistant Fire Chief of the Lincoln Township Fire Department in Thayer, IN.  Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth & Mary Flanagan.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Esther E. Flanagan; his children, Michael Flanagan of Roselawn, Kelly (Brandie) Flanagan of Wheatfield, and Tara (Michael) Platusic of Hobart; 8 grandchildren, Dylan, Tanner, Abigail, Kelly Joe, Jr., Kaylie, Kristen, Morgan, Michael, and Kyle; 1 great-granddaughter, Raven; sisters, Sissy Partin of Demotte, Kitty (Machael) Wayte of Westville, Joanne (Ralph) Caudel of Star City, IN, & Jeanne Augustine of Lake Station; brothers, Steve (MaryAnn) Trpezanovich of Merrillville, and Dennis (Irene) Flanagan of Portage, many nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN  Funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home.  Service will terminate at the funeral home.  www.burnsfuneral.com

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