Obituary: Bryan Flint Sr.

ELLINGTON/VERNON, CT — Bryan Smith Flint, Sr., 64, of Ellington died Sunday, May 7, 2023, in a tragic car accident.

Bryan was born on January 31, 1959, in Rockville, CT. He graduated from Rockville High School in 1977. He leaves behind his wife of 27 years, Kim (Sardilli) Flint, as well as his children: Melissa Flint Tischofer and her husband, Tom; Alexis Flint Carmicheal, Mystica Flint, Jesse Mack and his wife Erin; Alex Mack and his wife, Sarah; and Cassi Kanner and her husband, Matt. He also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren, Aiden Tolisano, Jenna Schaub, Thomas Tischofer, Nathan Galligan, Josie and Archer Carmicheal, Bonnie Tischofer, Charlie and Holly Schaub, Kylie and Levi Bartolf, Isaiah and Ezra Mack and his niece Caroline Hutchings and her family.

He was predeceased by his parents Wayne and Emily Flint, his brother Wayne Flint, Jr., his sister Bonnie Dancosse and his son Bryan Flint, Jr.

Bryan also leaves his brothers and sisters at the Rockville Church of the Nazarene, his family at
The Cornerstone, and countless friends and colleagues who will miss him dearly.

Bryan’s life of service began in the Boy Scouts, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was
always on a mission to help others and do the right thing. As a young adult he ran the Young
Peoples Fellowship (YPF) at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Vernon.

As a teenager and into adulthood, he was a professional magician and family entertainer. He
was well known in the community for his magic shows at local schools and libraries. During this
time, he spent about 20 years portraying a famous clown, he created his own TV show, DAZZLE,
with a puppet and magic tricks, he started a band called Imagination Station, and toured all of
Connecticut in 1992 doing a 500th year anniversary Christopher Columbus program.

He made a name for himself in the entertainment business running Showtime Productions for 30 years, connecting families to entertainment such as clowns, magicians and more, and personally
putting smiles on the faces and laughter in the hearts of countless children and families.

In 2011, his career shifted into helping the needy and homeless, and he has since devoted his
life to this at Cornerstone in Rockville. He began in 2012 as the Shelter Director and for the last
four years has served as Cornerstone’s Deputy Director. He was dedicated to affecting true
change in the lives of those who needed it most, especially in the Rockville community. He
worked closely with most Vernon agencies and many other social service agencies throughout
the state connecting people to resources.

He was a member of the Rockville Community Association, Vernon Community Network, Rockville Development Association, Greater Rockville Clergy Council and Rockville Downtown Association. Bryan also organized the annual Easter "Sonrise Service" at Fox Hill Tower and National Day of Prayer in Downtown Rockville. When phrases like "a servant’s heart" and "prince of a human being" and "heart of gold" are used, it is quite literal. He took on more than many and worked tirelessly to fulfill his mission of helping others and making a difference.

He was the proud grandparent of his 13 amazing grandchildren. He was fortunate enough to
have many of his grandchildren live with him over the years, and he treasured his time with
each of them. He will forever be remembered as "Bumpa" and Grandpa Flint. His family
especially loved spending summers at his beautiful property, swimming, playing games, having bonfires and most especially watching the “July in the Sky” fireworks from his backyard. Holidays and birthdays were always the best chaos when the entire family would be together, especially "Cousins Christmas" when all the children and grandchildren would gather with him and his wife to open presents and eat lots of ricotta cookies!

Bryan’s faith in Jesus Christ was so central to his life and all that he did. This was what drove
him to refocus his career on caring for the needy and homeless. Bryan wasn’t just a man of
faith; he walked with the Lord every day. He shared the words and actions of Jesus Christ in
every interaction with every person. He never claimed to be a great example, but those who
knew him could see the love of Jesus in him. The number of lives that he touched is well
beyond counting.

We are all rejoicing knowing that Bryan Sr. and his son, Bryan, Jr. have been reunited and can
finally share the hug that they have waited on for ten years. This gives us great comfort and
peace at this difficult time.

Calling hours are Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10 am – 12 pm and 3 pm – 5 pm at The Rockville
Church of the Nazarene, 47 East Street, Rockville, CT. A Celebration of Life will be held on
Monday, May 15, at 10:30 am, also at the Rockville Church of the Nazarene. Due to Bryan’s
service to the community, we anticipate a large number of attendees at his Celebration of Life,
St. Bernard’s is graciously hosting a second location that will livestream services in their Church
Hall at 25 St. Bernard Terrace, Rockville. Monday’s services will also be livestreamed on
Rockville Church of the Nazarene’s YouTube channel at:

• https://www.youtube.com/@RockvilleChurchOfTheNazarene.

In lieu of flowers or gifts of any kind, Bryan's family requests that in his memory, donations bemade to The Cornerstone Foundation in Rockville, 15 Prospect Street, PO Box 3, Rockville, CT06066 or online at www.cornerstone-cares.org/bryanflintsr.