Randall Elizabeth Flinn a cherished mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2025. Randall was born to Michael deVlaming Flinn and Elizabeth "Libby" Flinn Tracey on May 31, 1974. She was raised in Greenwich, CT, and graduated from Greenwich Country Day School, St. George's School, and Pitzer College. Upon her return to New York City, she attended the Neighborhood Playhouse, and performed stand up at Caroline's. Randall received her M.Ed in Early Childhood & Elementary Education from NYU, and a M.Ed in Organization and Leadership from Teachers College at Columbia University. Randall began her career as a lower school teacher at New York public elementary school PS 212. Following that, she was a Borough Supervisor at the New York City Department of Education. She served as the Assistant Head of the Lower School at Convent of the Sacred Heart for ten years. Most recently, Randall was the Head of the Lower School at Grace Church School. Randall's passion for education and her utter devotion to her students and their families was the foundation on which she built her career. Randall had a contagious, radiant smile that could instantly brighten the day of anyone around her. She approached the world with a delightful sense of humor and an infectious optimism. Randall loved Nantucket where her family embarked on adventures for generations. Enjoying the island with her sons, family and friends were the happiest days of her life. She will be remembered for her rambunctious spirit and the profound impact she had on the people in her life. Randall is predeceased by her father, Michael deVlaming Flinn. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Tracey; her sons, Oscar and Emerson Stiglitz; and her brothers, William Flinn III, Michael Flinn Jr. (Maura), and Theodore Flinn (Suzanne). Randall is also survived by her step-siblings, Alison and John Ryan, and Victoria and Jonathan Hanes; her stepmother, Ann Hanes Flinn; her uncle and aunt, Lawrence Flinn Jr. and Stephanie Flinn; and her former husband, Michael Stiglitz. She leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews Lucy Flinn, William Flinn, Sophie Flinn, Theodore Flinn Jr., and James Flinn, godchildren, and treasured friends who adored her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Randall Flinn to the Boys & Girls Club in Greenwich 4 Horseneck Ln., Greenwich, CT 06830. A memorial service will take place at Christ Church, 254 E. Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1:00PM with reception to follow from 2-5pm.
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