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Joseph Quinn Obituary

QUINN - Joseph M., Jr. June 18, 2008 at the age of 72, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Husband of Ann M Higgins) Quinn; father of Colleen (John Foster) Quinn, Sean (Maureen) Quinn, Mary (William) Bettinger, Kathleen (Kate Farleigh) Quinn, Meg (Jay) Tarquin, Patricia Quinn and Joseph (James Humes) Quinn; loving grandfather of Kelley, Jessica, Colleen and Tara Quinn, Kevin, John and Caitlin Bettinger, Olivia Tomczak, Lucas Prentice, Emily Tarquin and Jake Foster; brother of A. Thomas and Robert Quinn, both of Los Angeles and the late James P. Quinn; also survived by several nieces and nephews; special friend of Sr. M. Bernard, OSF. Mr Quinn is a retired Sgt. of the Erie County Sheriffs Dept. after 38 years of service. He served in the US Army and US Coast Guard reserves. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass, Thursday at 12 Noon at Holy Family Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by the THOMAS H. McCARTHY FUNERAL HOME (825-4454).

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Published by Buffalo News from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2008.

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Kate Fraleigh

July 21, 2008

Dear Ann and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Joe's visit to California in January was so pleasant. For two weeks before my Mom got sick we didn't seem to have a care in the world. We knew Joe had pain but weren't thinking it was serious. Joe seemed to enjoy sitting around watching tv during the day visiting with Kathleen and me before we went to work and when we came home. We didn't do much very exciting stuff those two weeks. He talked a lot about his work-telling exciting stories but most of all he talked about how good his life was past and present. How proud he was of all his children. He would talk with a look of amazed delight that he and Ann had such great kids that turned out just fine. He talked about his joy at living in Florida, in the warmth, relaxed, being taken such good care of by Colleen. ("She spoils me you know, and I love every minute of it.") Sundays bringing donuts to Colleen and John with the special McDonald's order for Jake was the highlight of his week. He loved you all so much. It was an honor for me to know him, for him to be present in my life so directly as my Mother lay dying. He was a great help and support to us. God bless him and God bless you.

Tricia Quinn

July 10, 2008

To the Quinn family - I am very sorry for your loss. Your father was a great man.

Peggy McConnaughay

June 27, 2008

Dear Ann & Family,
I am so very sorry to learn of Joe's passing. My Mom (Janet Hayes) told me how very beautiful the service was yesterday.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peggy (Hayes) McConnaughay

Tony Paz

June 26, 2008

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the entire Quinn family.
I worked with Joe for many years in the ECSD. I will always have fond memories of him. He was a wonderful person and a great friend. I’m grateful for the time that I was able to spend with him. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy in his family. He may be gone, but not forgotten.

Daniel Berry

June 26, 2008

Ann, Please accept our condolences on the loss of your husband. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Dan and Denise Berry

Mary Pat Littlefield

June 25, 2008

Meg and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Patricia Quinn

June 25, 2008

For the best Dad in the world; a father who was always there for us, good times and bad. Supported us, nurtured us, loved us, unconditionally. "It is all smooth sailing from here Dad". Until we meet again...Love, TB

Kelly Brinkworth

June 25, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will deeply miss my buddy, Sgt. Quinnie.

bob mc gurn

June 24, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

regina kus

June 24, 2008

mr.and mrs quinn and girls
sorry for your loss
our thoughts and prayers are with you. memorys are in the heart

the kus family

Kevin F. Murphy

June 24, 2008

Mrs. Quinn, and the entire Quinn family you have my deepest sympathy. Joe was always a great friend and mentor. I will always remember him as the man behind the scene helping those of us that needed help. You never needed to reach out to Joe he just knew who needed it. I always called him "the Fixer" and you never needed to thank Joe, if you would tried he would stop you in your tracks and say friends don't thank friends it's just business, my friend!
I will miss you Joe, you will always be in my prayers. May God Bless you always.

June 24, 2008

Aunt Ann & family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers.

Beth (Higgins) & Angelo Sellan
Yuma, AZ

Mary Kay & Tom Myers

June 24, 2008

Mrs. Quinn and the whole Quinn family,
Our deepest sympathies are with all of you at this time. It is hard to lose such a good man.

VINCENT LAURIA

June 24, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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