Fling, John Bernard Obituary (2024 - 2004)

Born Apr 29, 2024, Fling, John Bernard attended Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring, MD. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Fling, John Bernard.

Graduation Year	Class of 1969
Date of Birth	Apr 29, 2024
Date of Passing	Jul 27, 2004
About	John Bernard Fling: On Tuesday, July 27, 2004, of Queens, NY. John was born in Oakland, MD, a graduate of Sherwood High School, Sandy Spring, MD and the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. He was employed by the Estee Lauder Company in New York City. He was the beloved son of the late Clarence and Gladys Fling; loving brother of Edward (Anna) Fling and cherished uncle of Patricia and Edward Fling, Jr. Friends may call on Sunday, August 1 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at HINES-RINALDI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11800 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD, where services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home 11800 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., Silver Spring, MD 20904, (301) 622-2290. Published in The Washington Post on July 30, 2004
Events	John Bernard Fling Obituary: FLING – John B. Fling, age 52, died suddenly at home on Tuesday July 27, 2004, after a brief illness. Mr. Fling was Vice President of Package Design for the Estee Lauder division of Estee Lauder Companies for 10 years. While he had much acclaim for his work and received several awards for design excellence, including the 2004 Package Innovation Award from the Global Cosmetic Industry for the Beyond Paradise fragrance. Prior to his work at Estee Lauder, Mr. Fling was employed by Tiffany & Co. of New York and ended his 18 years of service there as Director of Product Design. A 1973 graduate of the University of South Florida, Mr. Fling also did graduate studies at Pratt Institute in New York. Mr. Fling is survived by a brother, Edward, of Panama City Beach, FL, a sister-in-law Ann, and their children. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on August 2nd at Hines Rinaldi Funeral Home at 11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. Published in The New York Times on Aug. 1, 2004.