ST. JAMES — Michael Vincent Flattery, 75, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Flattery was born Feb. 9, 1942, the son of the late Michael J. and Mary Flattery. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served as an aircraft maintenance officer during the Vietnam War.
Following his time in the military, Michael returned to his native Northern Virginia and pursued a career with the federal government at the Department of Health and Human Services, where he worked for 28 years.
After his retirement, he worked as an accountant for several years before moving to St. James. Mr. Flattery was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Flattery; son, Brendan Flattery of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Meaghan Flattery of Washington, D.C., and Katie Ault, and her husband, Bill, of Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren, Emily Ault, Kristen Ault, Samantha Ault and Rebecca Ault; and sister, Kathleen Smith of Arlington, Va.
A funeral Mass will be held at noon, Friday, Jan. 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to San Miguel School, 7705 Georgia Ave., Washington, DC 20012; or to Franciscan University of Steubenville, 1235 University Boulevard, Steubenville, OH 43952.
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