Background
Flynn, Richard Jerome was born on January 4, 1924 in Albia, Iowa, United States. Son of William Alfred and Elizabeth (Mahoney) Flynn.
Flynn, Richard Jerome was born on January 4, 1924 in Albia, Iowa, United States. Son of William Alfred and Elizabeth (Mahoney) Flynn.
Bachelor of Science, College Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1947. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1949.
Law clerk, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System, 1950; associate, Mulholland, Robie & Hickey, Washington, 1950-1951; attorney, Raytheon Company, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1951-1956; general attorney, vice president finance subsidiary, treasurer, Collins Radio Company, Dallas, 1956-1962; vice president, Ling-Temco-Vought, Dallas, 1962-1964; executive vice president, Continental Electronics Manufacturing Company, Dallas, 1964-1969; president, chief Executive officer, director, Riley Stoker Corporation, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1969-1973; vice chairman, director, Norton Company, Worcester, 1974-1986. Board directors Fidelity Group of Mutual Funds.
Trustee Holy Cross College, Old Sturbridge Village. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Married Ellen Francis McGarty, May 3, 1952. Children: Bernard M., Elizabeth A., Mark W., Mary R., Richard T., Patricia J., Matthew J.