Born May 21,1946 he graduated from Concord-Carlisle H.S. and then joined the U.S. Navy where he was honorably discharged after serving on the U.S.S. Saratoga.
He is survived by his daughters Jennifer Pearce (Chris Pearce) of Billings,MT and Julie Flinchbaugh (Sean McManus) of Franklin,MA Grandchildren,Kirsten,William and Hunter. He was pre-deceased by son Joseph Flinchbaugh. He is also survived by sisters Carol Mahoney of Cambridge,MA and Rosemary Lefort (Tom Lefort) of Whitinsville,MA
He was an avid fan of all New England sports teams. A life member of the Franklin Elks, #2136, a fraternal organization and most recently a member of the men's auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign War, Post #6774 of Billings, MT.