Obituary of Robert Flannery

Robert L. Flannery, May 8, 1943 – April 4, 2025. Son of the late Martin and Bertha Kurlanski Flannery of Carbondale, PA, Bob was born in Cohoes, NY, and graduated from Cohoes High School in 1961. Bob's career at the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles spanned an incredible 61 years and included responsibility for a wide array of functions, including mail and supply, central services, operations, and a four-year adventure as the Director of the DMV's Brooklyn office. An avid golfer, he was a charter and long-standing member of the Mis*ing Links Golf League. He was a long-time fan of the Dallas Cowboys football team, rarely missing a game and never giving up the hope for a winning season. He was an early supporter of ShelterBox USA, donating disaster recovery supplies to Thailand during the tsunami, and to Haiti and Japan after earthquakes. He was a great advocate and supporter of Rotary's End Polio Now initiative. Locally, he collected food and supplies for local and regional food banks. He is survived by his wife, Pepi, a caring and loving family, many cherished friends, and his dog, Dolly. Services are private.