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MCC Daily Tribune

Passing of Monroe Community College President Emeritus R. Thomas Flynn

With great sadness, I announce the passing of R. Thomas Flynn, Monroe Community College's fourth president. President Emeritus Flynn began his career with MCC in 1974 as the Vice President of Student Affairs, a role he held until 1994. From 1994 to 1999, he served as Vice President of Student and Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer. In 1999, he was named MCC President. Five years later, in recognition of his 30 years of extraordinary service, MCC passed a resolution designating the campus center on the Brighton Campus as the R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center. President Emeritus Flynn retired as the College's longest-serving officer in 2008.  

President Emeritus Flynn's accomplishments paved the way for MCC to be a recognized leader nationally in higher education. Some of his numerous achievements during his tenure include but are not limited to:   

  • Continuous enrollment increases. 
  • Spearheading the construction of the PAC Center, MCC's state-of-the-art athletic, fitness, recreational, and educational facility. 
  • Establishing the Office of Online Learning, the Student Learning Services Program, and the Homeland Security Management Institute.  
  • Launching our dual admission or 2+2 program. 
  • The opening of the Richard M. Guon Child Care Center. 
  • The building of residence halls for more than 750 students.  
  • Forging partnerships with healthcare providers and insurers to expand enrollment in our nursing and radiologic technology programs.  
  • Actively securing philanthropic support for the MCC Foundation.  

President Emeritus Flynn is survived by his wife, Katie; children, Robert "Robb" Flynn (Julie Groesch) of Texas and Michelle "Shelly" Mayo of Honeoye Falls; grandchildren, Griffin, Eva, Max, and Callen Mayo; siblings Patricia Rigg (Tom Brady) and Richard Flynn (Jani Flynn); and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of President Emeritus R. Thomas Flynn to the Monroe Community College Foundation, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, N.Y. 14623.   Memorial gifts will be directed to the R. Thomas and Kate Flynn Endowed Scholarship for Student Leaders. Expressions of sympathy may be sent c/o MCC Foundation.

MCC will host a celebration of life in honor of President Emeritus R. Thomas Flynn. Additional information will be forthcoming and may be found on the MCC website.

Obituary information for R. Thomas "Tom" Flynn.

DeAnna Burt-Nanna
Office of the President
04/14/2025