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John Quirk Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Dorothy "Doss" Hand Quirk for 50 years; son of the late John I. and Marion R. (Stanton) Quirk; loving father of John Quirk and his wife, Audrey Korsgaard, of Columbia, S.C., Timothy Quirk and his wife, Jeanne, of Dedham, Kathleen Quirk and her husband, Michael Pasciak, of Needham, Patricia Quirk and her husband, Tim Foley, of Natick, Kevin Quirk and his wife, Karen, of Natick and Brian Quirk and his fiancée, Ashley Donoghue, of Dorchester; dear brother of Virginia Desrosiers Hill of Enfield, Conn., loving grandfather to Lucy, Johnny, Tommy, Erin, Colleen and Jack.
He graduated from St. Joseph High School in Manchester, N.H., in 1951. He received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering in 1955 from Manhattan College and a master's in structural engineering from Northeastern University in 1962.
He retired in 2001 from the U.S. Department of Transportation and General Services Administration as a structural engineer. He was an avid churchgoer and enthusiastic sports fan, enjoyed his grandchildren and was a true family man.
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SERVICES: A funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., Needham, is Saturday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Bartholomew Church, Needham, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Needham.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., #501, Boston 02210-1258. For an online guestbook and directions, go to gfdoherty.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Quirk
February 11, 2012
Dear Doss and family, I just returned from Florida and was saddened to hear of the passing of John. My sincere condolences to you at this most difficult time. John and I shared many good times while working together at the Volpe Center. He will be sorely missed.
Frank Barone (Weymouth, MA)
Mike and Lisa Mastromatteo
February 2, 2012
It was a true honor and privilege to know Uncle John. He led by example and the fruit of his labor is obvious to all. He will be dearly missed. Love and prayers to all the Quirk family and relatives.
Sawyer Family
January 28, 2012
Quirk Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 28, 2012
Dear Doss and family,
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a fine person and a great family man. We remember the many hockey events that we shared when Kevin and Greg were skating about like little bumble bees. Those were good times for all with many shared laughs. We miss you. Love, Carolyn and Joe Purtell in Stuart, FL
Andy Sullivan
January 28, 2012
Patty,Tim and Kevin: My sincerest condolences to your family.
David Webster
January 27, 2012
Doss, Tim, Kevin, Patty, John, Kathleen, sorry for your loss. your husband/dad was truly a great guy. I know he will be missed. my love and condolences to all of you, Web
Steven & Elizabeth West
January 27, 2012
Our condolences for your loss, may god bless your family in this moment of sorrow. Take comfort from your family and friends.
Tom Comparato
January 26, 2012
My condolences to the Quirk family - a very nice gentleman and a very capable engineer.
denise linden
January 26, 2012
Kevin and family,
wow...I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. It was an honor to know him. It's wonderful to have all the memories you do have, keep them close, it helps!! I'll bet my Dad and yours are talking about the SOFTBALL days, when our mothers ran such a great program...He truly will be missed...all my love to you all
Denise Donehey Linden
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
January 26, 2012
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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