Flanigan, William A. "Uncle Billy". Born in Detroit, Michigan on October 3, 1935 to Estelle (Gauthier) and S.H. "Tiny" Flanigan. Preceded in death by his beloved brothers, Dan and Larry Flanigan. Bill was a proud and loyal alumnus of St. Mary of Redford and a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. After serving in the U.S. Army, he began a long career in sales; first with the Nabisco Company in Michigan. He then became a manufacturer's representative in Hospital and Medical Supplies, starting in Chicago and then on to California, Texas, and Illinois. Upon retirement he moved back to the Detroit area to be near friends and family. Bill is survived by his sisters; Dolores (Bill) Blashill, Kathleen (Ken) Millard, and Judy (Mike) Sermo. He also leaves fifteen nieces and nephews and 25 great nieces and nephews. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a K of rosary at 7:00 PM. Instate Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills from 10:00 AM until time of funeral liturgy at 10:30 AM.Memorial donations may be made to the Rose Hill Center, 5130 Rose Hill Blvd, Holly, Michigan 48442 - Click here to contribute -- IHM Sisters, 610 W. Elm Avenue, Monroe, Michigan 48162 - Click here to contribute -- The Medical Team Hospice, 17197 North Laurel Park Drive, Suite 555, Livonia, Michigan 48152. Inurnment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.