John E. Flynn

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.

John E. Flynn
Member of the New York Senate from the 34th and 35th district
In office January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1986
Preceded by	Harrison J. Goldin
Succeeded by	Nicholas A. Spano
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 Yonkers, New York, U.S.
Died	September 23, 2003 (aged 91)
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Yonkers, New York
Alma mater	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 was a member of the New York State Senate 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.^[3]