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Mary Lou Quinlan

Mary Quinlan Obituary

Quinlan, Mary Lou KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. Mary Lou Quinlan, 72, of Key Biscayne, passed into eternal life at her home on Sunday, October 7, 2007, surrounded by her loving family and friends. A longtime resident of Troy and Averill Park, Mary Lou was a the devoted wife of 50 years of Edward C. Quinlan, M.D.; mother of Carla Hasselbach, Lisa Tepper, David Quinlan, and Amy Thompson. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Monday, October 22, 10:30 a.m. at St. Henry's Church, Co. Rte. 45, Averill Park. The family requests donations in memory of Mary Lou may be made to Hospice Care of South Florida Executive Tower 2, 7270 NW12 Street, Tenthouse, Miami, FL 33126.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 11 to Oct. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Quinlan

19 Entries

Sheila O'Donnell

October 22, 2007

Dear Amy,Doc,Tarek,Alexandra,Carla,Lisa,David & Family:
I am so sorry this is late in coming, but I just heard about your mom today. You were so blessed to have Mary Lou in your life every day! I just adored every inch of her and she was like a mother to me. She had such grace, style and talent, but besides that she had a genuine warmth that made everyone feel welcome. She was so good to me, that I cannot help but feel sorrow today. However, I just have to think about the clamsteam at the lake that didn't start til 1am to bring a smile on my face. I will always appreciate her for what she did for me. I am thinking of you all today, please know how deeply sorry Martin and I are for your loss!

Matt and Kathy Quinlan

October 21, 2007

Dear Dr. Carl and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your wife and mother. We are sorry that we could not get up home for the memorial Mass but you are in our thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort at this time.
Love and prayers,
Matt and Kathy

Bermadette Curran

October 21, 2007

Mgr: You were like a rose poking through the snow. Always beautiful even when everything else was drab or sad. You touched the lives of everyone you met. We are all richer for knowing you and your beautiful family.
Your sense of humor knew no bounds and I so enjoyed it. Each time I pluck a chin hair I'll think of you Mgr. and each time I see a dalmation I'll think of you and anytime I need a boost from a friend I'll think of you.
You'll never be gone from anyone who loved you. Thank you for being you and I'll pray to you always.
Love ya!
Bernie

Maria and Denny Sequeira

October 21, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with Carl and the whole family at this sad time. A beautiful lady is in a kinder gentler place. You have our deepest sympathy.

Patti Cioffi

October 21, 2007

Carl & family, MaryLou was a wonderful women. I met her at Stella's, I was Donna's close friend Patti. I am so sorry for your loss, may peace be with you and your whole family.

Donna Witty

October 18, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Carl and the entire Quinlan family for your loss. I just loved Mary Lou and will miss her dearly. Mary Lou was one of Stella’s closest friends and was a great friend to me as well. I am so happy she had the chance to meet my husband (who just adored Queenie). I smile every time I think about the fun we all had together this past February in Key Biscayne.

I have had the fortune of knowing the Quinlan’s for most of my life and my memories of Mary Lou go way back. Mary Lou always made me feel like a member of her family. Her fun loving spirit and laughter and that beautiful smile she always had on her face will stay with me forever. I love and miss you Queenie.

Donna (McCabe) Witty

Mary Margaret Kenyon

October 16, 2007

Words fall short in expressing how much we'll miss our "Aunt Marylu." She epitomized living life to its fullest and made countless people -- friends, family and strangers alike -- feel happy and special. The world's sparkle seems to have dimmed a bit with her loss, but heaven surely feels her brilliance. As the cycle of our life here on earth continues with the arrival of Baby Ava, new hopes and dreams are born and -- God willing -- many years of living lay ahead for our tiny ones. A precious gift has been given and another has been taken back ... but all are entrusted to the Lord.

We love you all and feel your hurt,

Mary Margaret and Regan

PS - Look out, Saint Peter! You're about to have your wall paper changed!

Nancy Quinlan

October 16, 2007

My happy memories of Marylu and her family span a lifetime. My love and deepest sympathy to all who loved her. She will be missed.

Jackie Keevern Ryan

October 15, 2007

To "Uncle Carl", Carla, Lisa, David, Amy and familes I send my love. Marylu was such an important part of my life. Without her, I never would have met Patrick. I have such wonderful memories at the lake. That midnight clamsteam, the Gilligan's Island Regatta (Goo was Mrs. Howell of course!) and those last minute dinner parties for ten. She always made it look effortless and never complained about the company or mess. She loved her family so much and enjoyed life to it's fullest. She will be missed by so many people.

Phyllis Harrison

October 14, 2007

Dear Dr. Carl and Family
Our deepest sympathies to all of you in the loss of your lovely wife Mary Lou.
Your friends from Samaritan Hospital Operating Room
Troy, NY

Rita & Irv Kaplan

October 13, 2007

"Dr." Carl & Family:

Mary Lou was a special lady and we will surely miss her. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We send our love and deepest sympathy.

Keith Whitbeck Kim (Chino) Ratana

October 13, 2007

We are blessed to have had MaryLu as part of our lives. She will be sorely missed and cannot be replaced. We will always love her and now pray for her soul and ask God's blessings on our dear friend, Dr. Carl, and the remaining family. Julio, Pai, Wan and Stepanie also express their sadness for the loss of MaryLu.

Lindsey Quinlan

October 12, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Uncle Carl, my cousins, and all who knew and loved Mary Lou. We are all so blessed to have had our lives touched by such an exceptional person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Sholom Koplovitz

October 12, 2007

Doc:
My thoughts are with you and your family.
She was a great person and I'm positive loved by ALL who knew her.
Especially my mother, Sara!
Keep your chin up.

Paul Busman,DPM

October 12, 2007

My regards to the entire family at this sad time.

Sean & Susan Quinlan

October 11, 2007

Uncle Carl i am so very sorry for your lose. Our prayers and sympathy
go out to you. Both My wife and me love you very much.

Jamie Cerri & Eric Kinn

October 11, 2007

The world has truly sent a shining star back to the heavens. Mary Lou's warmth, hospitality & generosity of spirit left indelible marks on all who were blessed enough to meet her.

Kate Preston

October 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the Quinlan Family. I met MaryLu only once, and she already had beautiful angel wings... her smile and her warmth will be with me forever...as well as the gift of her daughter's friendship.

Connie and Lane Esposito

October 11, 2007

My sincere sympathy to Uncle Carl and all of Mary Lou’s family……As part of her “extended family” I share with all of you the sadness of losing such a vibrant wonderful person and rejoice in the pleasure of having her as such an important member of my life for the last 30 + years……

All of us will remember Mary Lou , (also known to us as "Barbie", “Moodie Goo”,
“Queenie” and all of her other fond nick-names) as being able to take a loaf of bread and turning it into an instant banquet, a trinket into a Tiffany Diamond, and a friend into family.

Mary Lou said at the end of their going away party as she and Carl left to live in Key Biscayne, “Don’t cry, I love all of you, but it is time for me to go now. I am going to a better place for us at this time.” If she could tell us that now again, I am sure that she would.

I will hold my memories dear to my heart and pray that in Heaven I will again see Stella, Aunt Esther, Sampson, and Mary Lou waiting for me.

Thank you Mary Lou for the Laughs and the Love you have given to ALL of us. I will miss you and think of you every day. You made this world for me a better place to be.

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