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Thomas Quinn Obituary
Died on Jan. 17, 2024, aged 81. Tom was born in East Cleveland on Nov. 23, 1942 and attended the University of Dayton and Case Western Reserve University, graduating with a degree in sociology in 1965. He served as an army correspondent and photographer in Vietnam. Tom was as an award-winning reporter, editor and columnist in his 41-year career at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland.
Tom is survived by his wife of 48 years, Susan, his children, John (Allie) Quinn, Mary (Mintu) Bachann, and Megan (Joseph) Bachman, and his grandchildren, Mackenzie, Ryland, Noreen, Pearl and Luella.
A funeral mass is at 10:30 a.m. on Thurs., March 14, at St. Charles Borromeo, 4500 Ackerman Blvd., Kettering, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Ave., Dayton. Condolences can be sent to the Westbrock Funeral Home in Dayton.
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Steve & Tiffany Liber
March 23, 2025
Sue, John, Mary, & Megan,
We are both deeply saddened to hear of Tom´s passing. Tom was a great man and always a bright spot in any room he was in. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Anthony Massoud
April 26, 2024
Susan and family,
My sincere condolences for your loss. I just learned today about Tom´s passing at our Great Discussions meeting. He was someone I enjoyed listening to because of his intellectual abilities in our discussion group.
I enjoyed seeing Time and Susan at the monthly Breakfast for Veterans. I will truly miss him.
May he Rest in Peace!
Tony Massoud
Bonnie Novy MacCarthy
February 16, 2024
Dear Sue and family, so sorry to hear of Tom´s passing. Yes, Tom was an inspiring Toastmaster member. With prayers and God´s blessings to your family.
Sherry Greenleaf
February 9, 2024
I am very sorry for your loss. Tom was briefly part of our local Toastmaster's club and lost touch when he moved to Dayton. He made us laugh more often than not. He was a great guy who was willing to share his gifts of observation and caring. He will be missed very much, I know.
Carl Matzelle
February 7, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss, Susan and family.
Tom was always serious about news writing and reporting but his newsroom demeanor was friendly, humorous and sincere.
Please take care. May your memories together bring you peace.
Kate McKinney and Gary Ruff
February 7, 2024
Our sympathy and concern for your loss. Tom was active in UDOLLI where we knew him. We thank him for his service during Vietnam. He was a brilliant reporter and always contributed to the UDOLLI classes.
To Susan and family we extend our
sympathy and prayers.
Kate McKinney and Gary Ruff
Andy Juniewicz
February 7, 2024
Very sorry to learn of Tom's passing, and my prayers to his family. He and I worked together at The Plain Dealer during the 1970's, and we stayed in touch for several years after I left the newspaper in 1978. Lost touch after he moved to the Dayton area. He was bright, honest, talented and dedicated to his profession. I will forever remember him as a good friend during our younger years.
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