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James Quinn Obituary

James (Jimmy) Quinn, 83, from Manhattan passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020. Jimmy was born in Co. Leitrim, Ireland, and emigrated to America in 1960 at the age of 23. Beloved husband of Eileen "Nellie", loving father of his two daughters, Diane, married to Bernard McHugh and Barbara, married to Joseph Driscoll, cherished grandfather of Megan, Sarah, Matthew & Ryan, and a dear brother of Michael & Sean. Reposing at Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home, 352 East 87th Street, NYC on Friday from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's of Yorkville, 404 East 87th Street, NYC on Saturday at 9:30am. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Queens, NY.

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Published by Daily News on Nov. 19, 2020.

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Nora & Sean McEntee

January 12, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to Eileen, Diane, Barbara and the Quinn Family on the passing of Jimmy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have great memories of our laughter and good times which we had with you both in New York.

Teresa & Gerry

November 24, 2020

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to Nellie, Diane, Barbara & extended family on hearing the sad news of Jimmy's death.
We have fond memories of your visits back here to Ireland 'the laughing times and happy times'. May he rest in peace.
Teresa & Gerry , Labasheeda, Co. Clare, Ireland

November 22, 2020

God Bless Uncle Jimmy.
From Brian.

November 20, 2020

God Bless Uncle Jimmy.

November 20, 2020

Nellie. Our hearts go out to you at this very sad time. We are so sorry we can't be there with you. We can only offer our heartfelt condolences to you and the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thomas, Win & Ann Marie. Co Clare. Ireland.

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Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home - New York

352 East 87th Street, New York City, NY 10128

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St. Joseph's of Yorkville

404 East 87th Street, New York, NY

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