Obituary of Brendan John Flaherty

Brendan J. Flaherty, 64, of New Hampshire, was Called Safely Home on October 14, 2023. He passed into Eternal Life in Manchester, New Hampshire. He was born in Palmer, Massachusetts on February 7, 1959, a beloved son of the late Dr. James R. and Kathryn M. (Gully) Flaherty. He was raised in Palmer, graduated from Project G.R.O.W. at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School, where he proudly served as Class President. Above all, he was a loving son, brother and uncle who enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, Special Olympics and traveling. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving siblings, Thomas J. Flaherty, Kevin J. Flaherty, Mara F. Flaherty who were Called Home along with his dear brother-in-law, Robert Webb. He leaves his two loving sisters, Cara M. Flaherty-Webb of Florida, Tara K. Bellefleur of South Windsor, CT, his sister-in-law Marietta O. Flaherty of Springfield; his former brother-in-law Allen P. Bellefleur of Windsor, CT, his cherished nephew, James S. Flaherty and his wife, Raechel Zipagan-Flaherty, of Rockville Centre, NY; his cherished niece, Noelle K. (Bellefleur) Bozzuto and her husband, Kevin Bozzuto of Glastonbury, CT; and his great nephew Thomas of Rockville Centre, NY. His funeral will be held on Friday morning, October 27, 2023 beginning at the Beers and Story Funeral home, 1475 North Main Street, Palmer, MA. His family will receive friends during the calling hours from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Catholic Burial will be held at 12 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1076 Thorndike Street, Palmer, MA. His burial will follow the Mass at Saint Thomas Cemetery.. In lieu of flowers, his family has requested that memorial donations be made in his memory to PALS, Special Olympics, 50 Williams Street, Hartford, CT 06120- attention of Sargent Nicole Mordasiewicz on the envelope.