John J. Flaherty, 81, of Medway, died February 2 in the hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Jean E. (Park) Flaherty who died in 1990.
Born in Dorchester, July 8,1936, the son of the late John and Barbara (Connolly) Flaherty, Mr. Flaherty had lived in Medway since 1962.
Mr. Flaherty was a graduate of Northeastern University.
He had been an employee of the Polaroid Corporation for 45 years until his retirement as a Senior Financial Analyst.
John enjoyed trips to the casinos and spending time with his family.
He was the loving father of the late Deborah J. Flaherty. He is survived by his children, Karen A. Stearns and her husband Michael of Bellingham, John J. Flaherty, Jr. and his wife Cathy of Upton, Nancy A. Yeomans and her husband Richard of Medway and Denise Whittaker and her husband Shane of Medway.
He is also survived by his siblings, Michael Flaherty of Norfolk, William Flaherty of The Villages, Florida and Barbara McDonald of West Roxbury. He was the brother of the late Matthew Flaherty and Mary Brady.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Alicia, Jennifer, Dustin, Amanda, Shannon, Richie and Caelin, and his loving companion Odette Manning of Medway.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 7 in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home(www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber Street, Medway at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Medway.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m.