Born Feb. 12, 1935, in County Louth, Ireland, Michael Oliver O’Flynn was the son of Michael I. O’Flynn and Helena Mary Theresa (McDevitt) O’Flynn. A professor of electrical engineering at San Jose State for more than 40 years, he also taught in SCU’s Department of Applied Mathematics. Michael was a passionate collector of sports cards and collectibles as well as a devoted horseracing enthusiast. As a younger man, he enjoyed playing tennis and jogging. Later in life, he delighted in taking long walks around his neighborhood, where he was known to keep a pocket full of cat and dog treats for any animal he happened upon. Michael died on the morning of June 19 at the age of 82. He is survived by his brother, Colman O’Flynn of Ardee, County Louth, Ireland; sister Frances O’Flynn of New York; son Michael and Veronica O’Flynn of Antioch; granddaughter Nelly O’Flynn of Antioch; many other loving nieces, nephews, and relatives; and preceded in death by his son, Brendan O’Flynn.