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1952
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2013
John Quigley Obituary
John Joseph "Jay" Quigley, Jr., 61, of Portsmouth, NH, died Sunday, November 10, 2013. He was born October 16, 1952 in Hartford, son of Barbara (McGarvey) Scott of North Falmouth, MA and the late John Joseph Quigley and had lived in Connecticut for over 25 years prior to recently moving to Portsmouth, NH. Jay attended Tunxis Community College graduating with his Associates Degree in Graphic Art. He recently retired from Otis Elevator. He was a Freelance Graphic Design Artist and recently represented by the Julie Heller Gallery in Provincetown, MA, and was certified in Therapeutic Massage. He was a member of the West Hartford Art League. Jay enjoyed painting, photography, travel, cooking, spending time with his family, decorating, gardening and the beach. Besides his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Nancy Bourgard and her husband David Bourgard of Myrtle Beach, SC and Cathleen Quigley Newell and her husband Rhett Newell of Collinsville, CT; his brother, Timothy Quigley and his wife Deborah of West Wardsboro, VT; his step father, Guilford Scott of North Falmouth, MA; his nieces and nephews, Tara Galligan of Gilford, NH, Andrew Bourgard and his wife Jessica of Granby, CT, Erin Taylor of Collinsville, CT, Ryan Taylor of Simsbury, CT, Mackenzie and Kaie Quigley of West Wardsboro, VT and numerous great nieces and great nephews. Your beautiful smile will be missed by all. A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, December 21st, between 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the West Hartford Art League, 37 Buena Vista Rd in West Hartford. Memorial donations in Jay's name may be made J. Quigley Memorial Fund c/o West Hartford Art League. Please visit Jay's "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences
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Marie Grillo
December 15, 2013
Cathy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
November 25, 2013
I wanted to give my condolences again to Jay's family.
Remember "He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.
Sincerely,
Jeanie (Desfosses Ave.)
Cindy & Robert Thenerge
November 24, 2013
Dear Barbara, Although we never met Jay we know how much you love him and how incredibly talented he was. We are sending love and hugs and praying that God will comfort you and his sisters and brother. Love, Cindy & Robert
November 24, 2013
To the entire Quigley clan I extend my deepest sympathy. It has come as quite a shock to hear of Jay's passing. He was way too young to be leaving this world and I am so sorry to see him go. I am one of the old members of the “Sheep Hill” gang. It was a great neighborhood to grow up in. There were plenty of kids and tons of neat things to do. Jay was one of my best friends back then. We both attended St Timothy School from grades 5-8th. Looking back, the one thing I remember most about Jay was that he had a great sense of humor. He was a good friend and he will be missed. May God bless Jay and the entire family.
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Marie Grillo
November 24, 2013
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Karen Rucci Corso
November 23, 2013
Dear Nancy,
I was so very sorry to learn of the loss of your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May your wonderful memories of Jay bring you all much comfort.
Missing you in Avon!
Florence Marino
November 22, 2013
Dear Barbara and family, my heart aches with you in the loss of your Jay. May your heart be warmed and comforted by the happy memories he has left you. God bless you all.
Robbin Byrne-Goodskey
November 22, 2013
Nancy and family,
So very sorry to read about the loss of your brother. Still think about you every time I pass your old house in Avon and on my anniversary of course. I hope you are well. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 22, 2013
Dear Barbara, to you and your family, my deepest sympathy on Jay's passing. Remembering him as a child when we were neighbors on Sheep Hill and all the good times.
R.I.P. Jay. Barbara, & Family, find comfort in all your memories. He shall live on in your hearts.
Gloria Pane. (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
Joseph Migliorato
November 22, 2013
You will be missed my friend. Those sunny days we spent at the beach,, each of us suddenly surprised that the other was there. Our many trips together, including Ireland, Holland and Hawaii. You were a true friend, always there to listen and give wise advice.....I was looking forward to spending more summers in Maine and Cape Cod with you........Our adventures were just starting, now that you were retired.............you were like that brother I never had..........
God Bless you Jay, I will miss your smile and sense of humor...........
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