MICHAEL J. FLANAGAN, age 68; of Cleveland. Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Beloved husband of Debra (nee Galauner) for almost 50 years; loving father of Renee Ellis (Dan, deceased) and Karen Rando (Charlie); dearest grandfather of Rachael Ellis (Jeremiah Martinez), Amber Ellis (Andrew Woods), Jeremy Ellis, Michelle Rando and Dylan Woods; great-grandfather of Gianna and Selena; brother of Jean Sparks, Pat, Rose and Larry Flanagan and the late Margaret Fitzgerald; beloved uncle and great uncle of many. Mike was a proud member of The Saharid Social Center, and a grateful friend of Dr. Bob and Bill W. Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 14040 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10 a.m. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) MONDAY 3-7 P.M.