Mr. Flavin, 73, of Howell, formerly of Florida, died Nov. 27, 2011, at Leisure Chateau, Lakewood. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Mr. Flavin was a former stock car driver and a welder for Whitley Steel, Jacksonville, Fla., before his retirement. He was predeceased by his wife, Janette Flavin; a son, Mark Flavin; and a brother, Philip Flavin. Surviving are three sons, George, Luke and Owen Flavin; two daughters, Sherry Mann and Shelly Flavin-Zisko; his mother, Emma Relyea Flavin; a brother, Francis Flavin; a sister, Audrey Troise; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, followed by interment at St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Marlboro. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.