Devin James Flanagan

May 11, 1984 - June 12, 2021

Devin James Flanagan May 11, 1984 – June 12, 2021 Riverside, California On June 12, 2021, Devin James Flanagan passed away peacefully at home in his sleep. He was 37. He is now with the Lord. Our family feels so much smaller. Although he was only one person, it feels like our family has shrunk down by more than half. Devin brought all the humanity to our family; he did not have a lot of money or curate fancy jobs or a nuclear family, but how he did spend his life was investing in those around him with his special ability to love. Now that he is gone, it feels like everything. He was a master craftsman of using his heart with an understanding of what was important, the simplicity of living a life with those you love. He was always willing and available to help others with anything. He was the embodiment of loyalty. Everyone’s “best friend” and “brother”, he always showed up… to every wedding, flat tire, new baby, harsh breakup, leaky pipe, moving day, graduation, holiday, and funeral. He was the very best listener, a loyal confidante, and if you had the privilege of knowing him, his presence was comforting and always made you feel safe. He was strong, often tough, just as often silly, had a gentle approach with a big heart. A gentleman with an adventurous and fearless spirit. He gave the very best hugs and had a deep, infectious laugh. He was a great chef and loved cooking for all our holidays. He loved listening to music, and his favorite dessert was cheesecake. He was always wrapped up in a good TV series, video game, or book. He had an intelligent, dry sense of humor and always had the best timing with his words. He adored his niece and nephews, an always playful uncle who loved teaching, holding, and showering them with love. His naturally hyper and playful nature always shined with his nephews and niece. He had a special bond with animals. Our family’s pets are already missing their generous human friend and all the love he gave them. He is loved so, so, so much by his family, always a playful uncle, caring brother, and loving son. Devin is sadly missed by his parents, Karyn and Dave – siblings, Ione, Julian, Megan, Trevor – niece and nephews, Jude, Jade, Jett – grandmother, Carolyn, as well as cousins, aunts, uncles and his many, many friends. Celebration of Life & Memorial July 15th, 2021 6:00p-8:00p Arlington Mortuary 9645 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, California 92503