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Peter J. McQuillan

New York, New York

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1929 - 2019PETER J. MCQUILLAN, considered one of the leading authorities on NYS criminal law, died September 19, 2019, at his home in upstate NY. He was 90 years old. He served over 20 years as a judge in New York, before retiring from NY State Supreme Court in 1992. He was known for...

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Uncle Pete and Aunt Mimi... I think about you both all the time. I will always miss you both very much. Love, Anthony

I miss and pray for Uncle Pete and my beloved Aunt Mimi every day. I miss them very much. All my love to Veronica, Paul and their family!

Uncle Pete was so many things... kind, caring, generous, funny, witty, knowledgeable, a great family man, a dependable friend, a mentor, a teacher.... and of course, a brilliant, fair and honorable man. I pray for him and my beloved Aunt Dorothy to rest in peace every day and I remember them both for all the love and kindness they showed me... as well as for the great kindness and support he gave to my ailing mother when she needed it the most. I appreciate it more than I can say; I miss him...

On the anniversary of Grandpa Peter´s departure from this life, I find myself reflecting on all the world changes he witnessed in his time. And I think about how he lived and fought on the side of what is right in this world, and that gives me encouragement that the good can overcome the bad. We miss you Grandpa Peter. I think there might be a listening to some Moon River today with a good sip of Scotch to remember dancing at our wedding. With love, Jen

Uncle Peter was an inspiration to us all with his light-hearted nature, humor and wisdom. He encouraged literary endeavors, stressed the importance of an education and was always willing to render sage advice. He was extremely kind to my dad and I when my mom passed. He called and provided wonderful comfort with his anecdotes. Among the many childhood memories I remember sharing with my Uncle Peter, Aunt Dottie and Veronica, were rides to Jones Beach, excursions to Central Park and my first...

Just remembering Mr. McQuillan, as his anniversary approaches. Sending wishes for comfort and peace to descend upon his family. May the sweet memories of the gifts his life bestowed to so many , be what Veronica, Paul and the entire family find solace in.

Sadly missed

To my beloved Uncle Pete and my loving Aunt Dorothy, I miss you both and keep you in my prayers every day. I will never forget either of you and will always appreciate all the love, loyalty and support you gave to my mother when she needed it most. All my best to Veronica, Paul and their family. If Uncle Pete and Aunt "Mimi" aren't in heaven, no one is... I will always love you both.

It was a honor knowing Grandpa Peter and an absolute joy having him in my life. I don't think I truly understood the magnitude of his professional influence until recent research. All I knew was that he was a man of kindness, joy, laughter, and love. He was Grandpa Peter.

A number of memories stand out as an example of this. For my wedding he made the trek all the way to Dallas, Texas. In the hours preceding the ceremony a number of us gathered at a nearby hotel to enjoy company....