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Thomas Quigley Obituary
Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 14, at St. Patrick Cathedral, the Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, bishop of Fort Worth, celebrant. Interment: 12:30 p.m. Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Vigil: Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, with a vigil at 6, at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Tom suggested donations be made to his grandson's foundation, The Stephen Breen Memorial Foundation, 1940 Warner Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76110.
Thomas was born Sept. 24, 1939, in Brighton, Mass. He entered the U.S. Navy at the age of 16 and served for 21 years until he retired in 1978. He then earned an AA in business from Tarrant County College and began a career with Menasco Aerospace in the aircraft manufacturing division, where he retired after more than 20 years of service.
Tom loved hockey and played for the Blue Line Capitals well into his 60s and realized his goal of playing on the same team as his grandson. He loved rebuilding cars and was a prolific contributor to letters to the editor of the Star-Telegram. Tom loved taking drives out to Lake Palo Pinto.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edmund Quigley; mother, Priscilla Love; stepfather, Jack Love; brother, Bill Love; and one grandson, Stephen Breen.
Survivors: Wife of 52 years, Virginia; daughters, Cindy Hardie and husband, Spencer, Kathy Breen and husband, Jim, and Margie Murphy; grandchildren, Jenny Moon and husband, Ronnie, Aaron Hardie, Amber Bigham and husband, Brandon, Kristi Gist, Cortni Breen, Ashley Cox and husband, B.J., and Joey Murphy; great-grandchildren, Lane Moon, Alex Harper and Kaylee Cox; and brothers, Bob King and wife, Jackie, Ed Quigley and wife, Lou, and Jack Love.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Quigley
March 17, 2011
You have my deepest sympathy. I served with Tom in Fighter Squadron 201 at NAS Dallas, in Grand Prairie, Texas. Tom was a good shipmate, who will be sadly missed. Tom was always the consummate Professional and a excellent instructor. My God Bless Your Family and guide them through these difficult times. AFCM John Pickens USN Ret.
marcia mats
March 16, 2011
Lu and family,
Please accept my most sincere condolences.
AFCM Tim Hall
March 15, 2011
I served with Tom from 1975 until his retirement from the Navy. I was a young 2nd class petty officer and Senior Chief Quigley took me under his wing and had a great influence on my Navy career, and am sure he influenced many more. He will be missed. My prayers and condolences to his family.
March 12, 2011
I was in the Navy with Tom and had great respect for him, his professionalism, work ethic, dependability and sense of humor. I consider him a good friend and shipmate. My prayers and condolences to his family.
AFCM Jim Burns Canton, TX
Edward Flynn
March 12, 2011
When I became the Maintenance Officer in Fighter Squadron 201 at NAS Dallas, Tom was the Maintenance Quality Assurance Chief. It didn't take me long to realize that he was a straight from the hip, no nonsense Senior Chief who knew exactly what he was talking about. His nickname was "Spike". It didn't take me long to figure that one out either as Tom was not intimidated by anyone and flatly refused to compromise when he knew he was right ... which was most of the time. He could defuse pretty much anything with a few words and "that look" ... and the hesitation that came to others by knowing Tom played hockey ... and that he was probably right anyway. He brought a common sense presence and force to that job and to the entire department. I, and everyone who knew or worked with Tom, had the utmost admiration and respect for him. He will be missed. Please accept my most sincere condolences.
Billy Prewitt
March 12, 2011
Tom was a dear friend at Menasco Aerospace, where I worked with him during his employment there. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family.
H. Dean Myers
March 12, 2011
I worked with Tom at Menasco for all the years that he was there he will be missed by all. May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow my prayers go out to each & every one of you
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