Charles M. “Chuck” Flynn, 60, of East Hartford, formerly of Wethersfield and Suffield, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Chuck was born on January 3, 1964 in Hartford to Diane (Bosso) Flynn and the late Stephen T. Flynn. He had an illustrious career in the fire service. He was a firefighter for many years in the Town of Wethersfield, eventually becoming Chief of Department. After retiring from the Wethersfield Fire Department, he was hired by the Suffield Fire Department as Chief of the Department. Following his tenure in Suffield, Chuck went to work for the Broad Brook Fire Department and also served as Deputy Fire Chief of East Granby. While being involved in so many departments, Chuck also was an instructor at the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks and also received many awards for his dedication to the fire service in Connecticut, including, firefighter of the year, the Harry Kelly Man of the Year Award and induction into the Connecticut Fire Hall of Fame Class of 2017. He was the Past-President and Sargent of Arms of the Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association, was elected to the Volunteer Combination Officer Section of the IAFC Board of Directors, serving several positions including Chair in 2018. Chuck enjoyed his time spent with friends and family at Mineral Springs Family Campground. In addition, he traveled throughout the United States training various departments for the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

Chuck is survived by his loving children, Brendan Flynn and Fallon Flynn, both of Wethersfield. His mother, Diane Flynn of Wethersfield, his siblings, Dan Flynn of Wethersfield, Kathleen Brainard of Bristol, Karen Flynn and Beth Kleina of East Hartford, his brother-in-law, Chris Brainard of Rocky Hill, his nieces Lauren Brainard and Stefaney Brainard and a nephew Alexander Flynn. Chuck will also be missed by his cousins, extended family and his numerous friends and family in and out of the fire service.
Friends and family may call on the Flynn family on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road Wethersfield. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home immediately following calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Chuck’s name may be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Drawer 498 Emmitsburg, MD 21727, National Firefighters Cancer Support Network, 2600 West Olive Ave. 5th floor – PMB 608 / Burbank, CA 91505 or Wethersfield Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, PO Box 290075 Wethersfield, CT 06109. For further information, or to leave a condolence, please visit FarleySullivan.com.