Joseph E Flanigan, age 85, of Stanhope, NJ formerly of Pottsville, PA died Monday, August 18, 2014 at Heath Village, Hackettstown, NJ. Joseph was born July 27, 1929 in Pottsville, PA. He is the son of the late Dr. Edward A. and Genevieve (Leiby) Flanigan.
He served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955 as a Radio Operator. Joseph was employed by Picatinny Arsenal, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ as an Electrical Technician, beginning his career in 1962 and retiring in 1998. Mr. Flanigan was a member of William J. Hocking American Legion Post 91, Mount Arlington, NJ and St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Olive, NJ. Joe enjoyed playing golf and watching sports on TV, especially Phillies baseball and Eagles football, however he will be rembered by his grandsons as their number one fan.
He is survived by his wife: Catherine (Otterbein) Flanigan, his 2 daughters; Elizabeth Albinson and husband Robert of Mt. Bethel, PA; Deborah Nittinger and husband Edward of Chesapeake, VA, his brother Hugh Flanigan and wife Marion; 4 grandsons; Taylor and Brett Albinson and Edward and Andrew Nittinger.
All services are private. A memorial mass will be held at a later date.