Charles F. "Charlie" Quinn

Charles F. "Charlie" Quinn December 9, 1926 - March 18, 2008 Charles F. "Charlie" Quinn died peacefully at his home in State College on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. He was 81 years old. He suffered his final heart attack while sitting at his kitchen table enjoying his morning cup of coffee. Charlie was born on December 9, 1926 to Joseph and Margaret Post Quinn in Mahanoy City, a small coal town in Skulkyll County. He had an older brother Joseph and a younger brother John "Jack" Quinn who both preceded him in death. Charlie proudly served overseas with the U.S. Navy in 1946-1947. When the war was over he studied to be a draftsman in Williamsport. He married Rose M. Kurtz in June of 1949 and they settled in State College. They were married for 41 years and had 8 children. Rose died November 1, 1990. Charlie was independent and hard working. He worked as a draftsman at ORL (now ARL) and HRB Singer (now Raytheon) in the 1950's while starting his family. He built his own home in Pine Grove Mills on Deepwood Dr. He was very proud of this house. He went on to own many local restaurants in the 1960's and 1970's. The Futura, College Kitchen, Freezer Fresh and Charlie's Place were some of his endeavors. Charlie was a member of OLV Catholic Church. Charlie was a member of the State College VFW. At one time he served as their post commander. He was proudest of all of his children. He leaves behind his son Jeffrey Charles Quinn and Deborah Mello of Miami Fla., daughter Mary Jo Scott and Bill Belt of Mentor, Ohio, daughter Susan Marie Egolf and Martin Egolf of Camp Hill, daughter Nancy Elizabeth Evans and Gregory Evans of Spring Mills, daughter Amy Therese Williams and Thomas Wenger of New Cumberland, son Daniel Matthew Quinn and Marci Quinn of York Haven and son David Andrew Quinn and Wendy Quinn of Mill Hall. His son Michael Francis Quinn preceded him in death in 1957. He leaves behind 21 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Charlie loved to play cards, enter sweepstakes and contests, watch old movies and enjoyed saying hello to the many college students who passed by his apartment on Bellaire Ave. Visitation will be at Koch Funeral Home in State College on Thursday, March 20 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. with a service immediately following. Pastor Jonathon Weibel will officiate. He will be interred in Mahanoy City at the convenience of the family. Contributions in memory of Charles Quinn can be made to the Selfridge Memorial Fund, c/o Home Instead Senior Care, 2330 Commercial Blvd., Suite 500, State College, PA 16801.