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John “Jack” O’Flaherty, 81, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away after a
severe heart attack on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. A Celebration of
his life will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at St.
Patrick’s Catholic Church, 7900 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34241.

Jack was born in New York City to Catherine Mahon O’Flaherty & John
O’Flaherty. While following in his father's footsteps and serving in
the New York Police Department, he earned his Law degree from St. John's
University. He then had a 23 year career with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation taking him to North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and finally
settling down in Tampa. After retiring he enjoyed helping his clients
in downtown Tampa as an Immigration lawyer at the law firm of Lund and
O'Flaherty. After retiring, Jack and Eileen moved to Sarasota where
they made life long friends at Heritage Oaks.

Jack is survived by his wife Eileen O’Flaherty of 50 years, his daughter
Kathleen O’Flaherty Luczak and his three sons Jake O’Flaherty of Los
Angeles, CA, Kevin and Estela O'Flaherty of Sarasota, FL , Brian and
Tracey O’Flaherty of Arlington, VA, 7 beautiful grandchildren, his
sister Patsy Brennan, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Jack may be kindly remembered at icscremationandfunerals.org ond facebook.com/icscremationandfunerals


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January 15
January 15
Dear Jack.
Wish you were still with us.
I would have voted for you as President of you beloved USA.
We need a man of integrity and wisdom to run our nation and the world!!!
Regards and a hug
Rein.

December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023
Dear Jack,
I am sure you are looking down on us on Earth with a slide concern that we are as human race are making the world unnecessary suffer. Very very sad.
Faith is what we all need to keep. Wish the world was filled with people with your caracter!!.....you were for your family and neighbors a man of wisdom. One day I know...we meet again. Alina is "visiting" you I hope.....for you a big hug and give Alina a big kiss on her cheek! The one I gave her for the last time on our beautiful troubled Earth!!
Met liefde groet,
Rein.
January 14, 2022
January 14, 2022
Jack.....
I hope you have "seen"
Alina. You are all missed.
I take personally comfort
in the fact that you were a
great neighbor and a very
good man. May your soul and
Alina touch. Love, Rein.
January 14, 2022
January 14, 2022
Happy birthday in heaven Dad! Can feel you smiling down upon us.
Love Always,
Brian
December 15, 2021
December 15, 2021
Hello Jack,
Hope you have been in touch with Alina my Dad,
Pedro $ Teresa.....
We are doing ok on our planet Earth. However the
Planet is very ill as you all know. Faith in understanding
all the reasons why keeps us going. Often when I look up
in the sky I can feel the peace that you now enjoy.
Till next time I write a note to you....
Or we also reunite....
big hug,
Rein

December 14, 2021
December 14, 2021
Remembering you today and everyday Dad. Miss and love you, Brian.
December 14, 2020
December 14, 2020
Dear Jack & Family.
My father joined this year on March 6 those
who are now living in the after life. At his farewell
in my speech I ended that I know life has more dimensions
than our eyes can observe.
I asked my Dad to give Alina a big hug and kiss from us!
I give all the family of Jack a big hug !!! I give the universe a wink!!!
January 14, 2020
January 14, 2020
Happy Birthday Dad! We of course miss you and your smiling face but know you are watching over us always. Thanks for all of your love and continued guidance through what you passed down. Your grandsons especially appreciate the patience you showed me that I’m trying to pass on, ha ha. 
Love Brian
January 14, 2020
January 14, 2020
Dear Jack,
I know you are in peace in your afterlife!!
I hope you have seen our daughter
Alina who left us on May 4 last year. She lost
her life due to an addiction (alcohol) but
you probably know this. I sure hope that she
will be in peace because in her physical life she
could not find it. Jack, On earth you were our neighbor,
a great one may I add, i pray you guide Alina in
her afterlife. Thank you, Marisol, Johan and Rein.
January 14, 2019
January 14, 2019
Honoring today Jack by remembering him as a great neighbor towards my in-laws who are with him in our spirits .
December 15, 2018
December 15, 2018
With 2018 almost over for us living on Earth, for those who have moved on I wonder if they keep track of time.........
I just hope that Jack enjoys a glass of wine and some panne de hammon
with my in-laws, Teresa and Pedro !!
Greetings to Jack's family from Lopez Dr......
R.
January 14, 2018
January 14, 2018
Happy Birthday Dad! Miss you every day but know you are at peace and looking down over us with that great smile! Love you.
January 4, 2017
January 4, 2017
Dear Eileen, I heard of Jack's passing through the Jamaica Walk info via Lorraine Pierson, then I just got my issue of the Pointer so I can communicate more easily here.
We've both had a very heavy hit, and its still fresh with you and the family,
My loss Mary WALSH Curtis is never there when I want to show her something that I just came across, her spot on the couch, even if she were napping is empty. But I've had more than 3 months to adjust, and just writing about it brings a tear.
So you are just past the note writing, thank you cards, etc. And I really feel so bad that your beautiful blue eyed Jack is not here.
Mary and I were so impressed by you two as a couple, yet we spent so little time together. You seem like a very strong Lady with a wonderful family, so I'm sure you'll carry the ball now.
I'm hoping to spend this coming summer at Breezy, and I hope you will too. Mary is gone, the peach tree went with Sandy, but our neighbor planted a new one, and hopefully we'll both pick some if we're lucky.
Jack's blue eyes were apparently noticed by all the ladies, you, my Mary, and Grace McCabe who was struck by a bicycle and looked up at Jack when he was on his knees trying to help her, and said, "What beautiful blue eyes" My heart goes out to you Eileen, but time will soften the blow. Bye, Bill Curtis
December 22, 2016
December 22, 2016
I am lucky to have known Jack and his wonderful family. He was one of the kindest people I have ever met. He was very important to me and in my success at the beginning of my career as a teacher. He and has family were always supportive of my teaching and coaching. He raised a beautiful family, one that I will always remember.
December 18, 2016
December 18, 2016
Eileen..
When the first light of sun – Bless you.
When the long day is done – Bless you.
In your smiles and your tears – Bless you.
Through each day of your years – Bless you.
All our best to you and family...Jack is forever with us. Love, Tim & Tara
December 17, 2016
December 17, 2016
Eileen,
   Alice and I had the pleasure of being two of Jacks multitude of friends for 70 years. .He honored us by joining our wedding party.
In all these years, from teen to senior, he has remained the epitome of a "gentle" man. He was one of a kind.
  Our love and condolences,
                          Jim and Alice
December 17, 2016
December 17, 2016
To those who may read this note.
Mr. O'Flaherty, the greatest neighbor you can have on our planet according to my in-laws, Teresa and Pedro Marquez. Proud owners of Puerto Rico's finest bakery, according to Jack.
Faith reunited them in Tampa as neighbors for many years on Lopez Dr.
May faith reunite them in heaven. I am sure he will be welcomed by his "neighbors" again....with bread from Pedro and a glass of wine from Teresa........my sincere condolences to his family and friends..........
December 17, 2016
December 17, 2016
Eileen, Thinking of you at this sad time. Jack will be missed. He was a wonderful person. Take care. Marcy and Jack
December 17, 2016
December 17, 2016
Dear Eileen,

We were so sorry to hear of Jack's passing away. What a wonderful and fun man he was. He will be very sadly missed by all at Heritage.
Thinking of you at this sad time. Peter and Kate.

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January 15
January 15
Dear Jack.
Wish you were still with us.
I would have voted for you as President of you beloved USA.
We need a man of integrity and wisdom to run our nation and the world!!!
Regards and a hug
Rein.

December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023
Dear Jack,
I am sure you are looking down on us on Earth with a slide concern that we are as human race are making the world unnecessary suffer. Very very sad.
Faith is what we all need to keep. Wish the world was filled with people with your caracter!!.....you were for your family and neighbors a man of wisdom. One day I know...we meet again. Alina is "visiting" you I hope.....for you a big hug and give Alina a big kiss on her cheek! The one I gave her for the last time on our beautiful troubled Earth!!
Met liefde groet,
Rein.
January 14, 2022
January 14, 2022
Jack.....
I hope you have "seen"
Alina. You are all missed.
I take personally comfort
in the fact that you were a
great neighbor and a very
good man. May your soul and
Alina touch. Love, Rein.
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