John E. Flynn
American politician (1912–2003)
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John E. Flynn (April 10, 1912 – September 23, 2003) was an American politician a from New York. He served as the 31st Mayor of Yonkers from 1961 to 1966. He then was elected to the New York State Senate from 1967 to 1986.
- 34th district (1967-1972)
- 35th district (1973-1986)
John E. Flynn | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| In office January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Christian Armbruster (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas A. Spano |
| Constituency |
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| 31st Mayor of Yonkers | |
| In office January 1, 1961 – January 1, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Kristen Kristensen |
| Succeeded by | Francis F. X. O'Rourke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1912 |
| Died | September 23, 2003 (aged 91) |
| Party | Republican |
| New York University Columbia University | |
| Profession | Politician |
Life
He was born on April 10, 1912, in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York, to John and Mary Agnes Drohan Flynn. As a young man, he developed a hard work ethic while working at the Alexander Smith Carpet Mill in Yonkers. He worked irregular hours, which included work on Saturday.[1] He attended New York University and Columbia University, and then became a business executive.[2]
He entered politics as a Republican, and was Mayor of Yonkers from 1961 to 1966. He ran for the New York State Senate following the retirement of Christian Armbruster,[3] serving from 1967 to 1986, sitting in the 177th, 178th, 179th, 180th, 181st, 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th and 186th New York State Legislatures.
Flynn died on September 23, 2003.[4]
