Derek Creighton Quigley

1983 - 2015

Derek Creighton Quigley, 32, of Tariffville, beloved husband and best friend of Ariana (Leng) Quigley and loving father of Ryder Charles Quigley, sadly passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Hartford on January 9, 1983, son of Marion (Creighton) Quigley and the late Kenneth Quigley, he was raised in Simsbury and was a graduate of Simsbury High School, Class of 2001. After high school, Derek continued his education at Central Connecticut State University. He worked in the insurance industry for several years and recently had returned to school in pursuit of a higher degree. Derek had a passion for music and sports and while growing up in Simsbury, he participated in the school band, marching band, he taught drums and also played baseball, lacrosse, football, and soccer. A talented musician, he played both the guitar and drums and loved to sing a wide range of songs. In his spare time, Derek enjoyed fishing with his son Ryder, cooking and trying new recipes that he would share with his family and friends. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He was also well-known for his quick wit and great sense of humor, his presence at any gathering would light up the room. He leaves his wife of five years, Ariana (Leng) Quigley; a son, Ryder Charles Quigley; his mother, Marion Quigley and her husband Jeb Langevin of Tariffville; a sister, Nichole Perreault and her husband Douglas of Tariffville; a brother, Ryan Langevin and his wife Valerie of Gilbert, AZ; seven nieces and nephews, Jacquelyn and Christina Perreault, Autumn, Hailey, and Nathan Langevin, Brody Leng, and Kaylee Fetzner; his father and mother-in-law, Charles and Judith Leng of Hamden; a brother-in-law, Jason Leng and his wife Lynda of Monroe; two sisters-in-law, Lisa Fetzner and her husband Nicholas of Torrington and Amanda Leng of Hamden and his Aunts, Uncles and many cousins. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Derek's sister-in-law, Amanda for her medical insight and compassion over the last several weeks and to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the St. Francis Hospital. His family will receive friends on Saturday, June 27, 9-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., at Wintonbury Church, 54 Maple Ave., Bloomfield. Burial will follow in Granby Cemetery, Granby. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Ryder Quigley, c/o Simsbury Bank, P.O. Box 377, Granby, CT 06035. Hayes-Huling & Carmon Funeral Home, Granby has care of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit, www.carmonfuneralhome.com.