John Joseph Flood

John Joseph Flood Age 88 of Roseville Died October 11, 2016 Preceded in death by parents John and Margaret, sister Mary Strandberg. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth; children John, Tom, Mary (Steve Edling) Flood, Katie (Tom) Dunn and Joan Flood; his loved grandchildren, Sam Dunn, Danny Schwarze, Rachel Flood, Hannah Schwarze, Maggie Dunn, Matt Dunn, Paul Dunn, Connor Edling, Riley Edling, and Jack Flood. Jack was an English teacher and counselor at Fridley High School for over 35 years. He was ordained a deacon in 1986 and served his parish, St Odilia with love and fervor. John was always quite the orator. Whether it was Shakespeare or the Gospel, his voice commanded the moment, his inflection amplified and diminished words in perfect measure and cadence. Words mattered to John, they were the music of enlightenment and his greatest goal was to impart this understanding to his students and children so they could know and respect their power. He spoke intelligently, without guile or unfounded innuendo and often did so by a disarming and infectious sense of humor. He once recited Macbeth to his sophomore English class with a Swedish accent. He engaged the world in a greater conversation to build the Kingdom of Heaven, simply and in each moment. He had the uncanny knack of recognizing another's potential even when they, themselves, could not, and patiently worked with them as they developed it. Ignorance was understood only in the past tense, in hindsight as a means to measure growth all the while celebrating new evolution. He gave people his time, never hurried and patient as brought them into the Body of Christ, through study, the sacraments and inspiring homilies. He loved his family and appreciated the beauty in their diversity and Irish roots. As a stalwart servant of Christ and his Church, we are sure his dedication continues in heaven as a beacon to us all. Please join us at a Visitation from 4-7 pm Thursday October 13 at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 3495 N Victoria, Shoreview. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Friday October 14 (visitation begins at 10:00 am) also at St Odilia. Private Internment. Memorials preferred.

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John Joseph Flood

July 12, 1928 - October 11, 2016

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John Joseph Flood

July 12, 1928 - October 11, 2016

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