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Richard Quill Obituary
Richard Paul "Rich" Quill, 80, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 27, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice in Dayton surrounded by friends and family.
He was born on October 9, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pa to Dolores and Richard Quill. He grew up in Pittsburgh and Columbus, Ohio. He is survived, and dearly missed, by his sister Bronwyn (Pine) Wilson of Decorah, Iowa, and brother Dr. Timothy Quill of Hanover, New Hampshire. He left behind dear friends Debbie and John Sawvel and Irene Easton of Dayton, Ohio, and many friends, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Rich was a gifted professional flamenco guitarist, performing at many concerts and clubs with a traveling international flamenco dance troupe in his younger years.
He received his Bachelor's degree from THE Ohio State University and his Master's degree in chemistry from the University of Dayton. Richard was a chemistry professor at the University of Dayton, and later at Sinclair Community College until a few months before his death.
A celebration of life will occur at a later date. Donations may be made to Ohio's Hospice or the Humane Society of Greater Dayton.
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Danielle B
September 14, 2024
Richard used to build computers for myself and my family many years ago. He was a nice man - very helpful - and he loved a good conversation. He will certainly be missed. I send my condolences to his family and friends.
Tony
December 31, 2023
Rich and I worked together at the Mound. He helped with my computer.
We had many hour long phone calls discussing various subjects
I would also call him seeking medical advice
He will be missed
Please let me know when the celebration of life is.
Tony Cirsmella
937-681-6075
Ron Aikins
November 22, 2023
Rich and I were great friends for several years after first meeting in the '80s when we both lived in Patterson Park, Dayton, and worked at the Mound facility in Miamisburg. We shared lots of conversations, personal problems, and laughter. Unfortunately we communicated less and less often after I moved to California in the early '90s.
Stephen Brown
November 18, 2023
Rich and I were classmates at Aquinas and Ohio State. We both played the classical guitar. He was a very talented guitarist and a very nice person.
Nancy and Garry Andrews
November 4, 2023
Sympathy to friends and family. A dedicated and caring person to help others learn new and old skills of life.
Christina G.
October 8, 2023
Professor Quill was my instructor for a college chemistry course. He was incredibly knowledgeable and a very kind person. My sincerest condolences to the Quill Family.
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