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James Quinn, Obituary
James was a loving husband, a devoted father, a hard-worker, and a respected deacon. He was a soft-spoken giant who intently listened, pondered deeply and thoughtfully gave sage advice.
He was a die-hard Red Sox and UCONN fan.
James was proud of his Catholic roots and his Waterbury parochial education. James was a long-time parishioner at Saint Thomas Church in Southington which began his religious journey as a catechist and lector and culminated as a deacon ordained nearly 35 years ago. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
James enjoyed a more than 30 year career as the foreman of the composing room at the Middletown Press where he made many lifelong friends. After retiring from The Middletown Press, he worked in the Meriden school system as a para-professional.
James was predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Ann (Urillo); his parents, and brother, Hank Quinn. He is survived by his five children and their spouses, Louise and Jerry Moss, of Meriden, James, Jr. and Dana Quinn, of Clinton, Margaret Quinn, of Atlanta, Ga., Mark and Nancy Quinn, of Mooresville, Ind., and Matthew and Gail Quinn, of New Orleans, La.; his 12 grandchildren and their spouses; 13 great-grandchildren; also survived by his beloved sisters, Mary Bochicchio and Alice Telesca; as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Wednesday (TODAY) from 4 to 8 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to Southington Catholic School, 133 Bristol St. Southington, CT 06489. For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com.
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Patty Chandler
May 20, 2017
Dear Louise and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I count myself lucky to have known your parents, their unending love for family and friends. I pray your memories will comfort you during this difficult time.
Mary Alexander
May 18, 2017
The students of Southington Catholic School were blessed by the friendship of Deacon Jim. His visits to drop off "something special" that he knew would be useful to our classroom teachers were bright spots in our school days. He is lovingly remembered in our hearts and our prayers.
Teresa Onofrio
May 17, 2017
My condolences to Mr.Quinn's family and friends.
Dear Louise I am so Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember meeting him and your Mom (rip) in the office of Roger Sherman .
Words cannot express my sadness for you. I pray that God will bless you and your family with Peace and Comfort as only He can give
In this difficult time.
Kimberlee Kalat
May 17, 2017
So sorry for you loss Mark & Matthew, your father was a great man. He did great things for the Catholic community in Southington.
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