Edward Michael known as "Mike or "Flanman" son of the late Edward and Theresa (nee McDevitt), passed away peacefully on August 19, 2018, at the age of 69 years.  He leaves his wife of 48 years, Eleanor (nee McIntyre), his children, Christine (Dave), Katherine, and Brendan; grandchildren, Kyri, Kyle, Tierna, and Ephram; and siblings, Theresa, Sharon, and the late Thomas, many aunts, cousins, and his dog Justice.  He was fortunate to have made lifelong friendships with Henner, Kerns (dec'd), Metzer, Needle, and Woods.  Born and raised in Philadelphia and recent transplant to Cape Coral, FL, Mike proudly attended "The Prep" and St. Joseph's College.  As a lawyer, he practiced mostly in the Dependency and Delinquency branches of Philadelphia Family Court.  Flanman was a phanatic about baseball.  He visited every major league baseball stadium and many minor league stadiums with a baseball hat from each to prove it.  He was a Philadelphia Eagles Fan and witnessed their first Super Bowl win!  He was known for his sense of humor and his ability to spin a tale.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, August 31, 2018, 9 AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA , followed by his Memorial Service 11:00 AM.  Because of his love of education and learning, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Preparatory School at 1733 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130. (215-978-1950) https://www.sjprep.org/

"The unreal is more powerful than the real.  Because nothing is as perfect as you can imagine it.  Because it's only intangible ideas, concepts, beliefs, fantasies that last.  Stone crumbles.  Wood rots.  People, well, they die.  But things as fragile as a thought, a dream, a legend, they can go on and on." - Chuck Palahniuk