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QUAGLIA, John C., Sr.
John C. Quaglia Sr., 89, of Manchester, beloved husband of 63 years to Ruth (Hicking) Quaglia passed away Monday, (October 21, 2013) at home with his family at his side. John was born November 27, 1923 in Manchester, son of the late Domenico and Palmina (Lovisolo) Quaglia and was a lifelong resident. He was very proud of the time he spent in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the commissioning crew of the U.S.S. McDermut DD677. The ship went on to participate in many invasions in the Pacific, and the Philippine Islands earning 10 battle stars. He and Ruth attended many memorable U.S.S. McDermut ship reunions. After his honorable discharge from the service, he worked for 39 1/2 years at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks, retiring as a Material Lab Tester. He was very active in coaching and assisting teams in Little League, Midget Football, and Midget Basketball. He was a communicant of Church of The Assumption. In addition to Ruth his beloved wife, John is survived by his loving children, four sons, John C. Quaglia Jr., Joseph D. Quaglia and his wife, Susan, James P. Quaglia and his wife, Susan, Robert C. Quaglia, all of Manchester and a daughter, Rhonda McCarty and her husband, Peter of Coventry; nine loving grandchildren, six special great-grandchildren; a sister, Domenica Fike of Manchester and several nieces and nephews and their families. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother and two sisters.
Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Holmes Funeral Home 400 Main Street Manchester. Burial will follow with military honors in East Cemetery Manchester. Calling hours will be prior to the funeral service on Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to, Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John QUAGLIA
Barbara Whyte
November 9, 2013
Jim and Sue - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.
Laura Klojzy
November 8, 2013
Jim, Sue and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
November 2, 2013
John, Joe, Jim, Rob & Rhonda:
You probably don't remember me, but we used to play softball together at Orford Village School on Waddell Road way back in the day. I just wanted to say, I am so sorry for your loss. You're all in my prayers. RIP Mr. Q.
Lee Ann Daigle
Tim Crimmins
October 25, 2013
My sympathies and prayers to Sue, Joe and the extended family.
Susie Petroski
October 25, 2013
Dear Mrs. Q., John, Joe, Jim, Bobby and Rhonda-I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. Mr. Q. shall be in my prayers. Bless you all.
Elaine Masson
October 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know that your loved one is at peace.
Diane and Mark Steullet
October 24, 2013
To the Quaglia Family, may you all find peace in the love that surrounds you and find comfort in family and friends. Mark and I are so sorry, Mr. Q was a wonderful and caring gentleman.
Susan DeStefano (Balesano)
October 24, 2013
Quaglia Family: I know that it has been many years, but my deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Mr. Q was a great guy and I remember all the times at the Quaglia house. May you remember all the wonderful times you shared with him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow,
Pauletta Groves
October 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss. With time the pain will ease. Praying for you and the family.
Marianne McCarty
October 24, 2013
Rest in peace Q
Jeff Rogers
October 24, 2013
May the comfort of god help you during this difficult time. Your family will be in my prayers.
October 24, 2013
Aunt Ruth, John, Joe, Jim, Rhonda and Bob,
I am sorry for the loss of Uncle John. I loved him like a father and will miss him very much. I'm sorry I can't be with you through this, but know you are all in my thoughts. Love you all and miss you.
Nancy
Karoll Auli-Santiago
October 23, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Quaglia, We are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May you find strength in God and comfort in one another to help you cope during this difficult time. With love, Karoll & family
Nyesha Shade
October 23, 2013
Mr. And Mrs. Quaglia (Joe and Sue), I am soo sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. Love you,
October 23, 2013
To all, thoughts and prayers .
Lynn Rhodes
Laura Dixon
October 23, 2013
Joe, Sue and family,
I am sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family.
Burton & Ann Meisner
October 23, 2013
Ruth, our heartfelt condolences and appreciation for all the care and love you gave John.
McCartan
October 23, 2013
Rest in Peace John Q
The McCartan Family
Holmes Funeral Home - Manchester
October 23, 2013
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
Tony Boccaccio
October 23, 2013
Joe Sue and family: So sorry for your loss god had chosen your dad to be in his special garden may he rest in peace with all the angels.
Paul & Linda Accarpio
October 23, 2013
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with the entire Quaglia Family at this difficult time.
Kimberly Small
October 23, 2013
John Jr. & family, sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Angel light, love, peace and comfort for you all at this time of sadness >i<
George Meadows
October 23, 2013
On behalf of Carpenters Union Local 43 (Hartford CT) Executive Board, staff and membership, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of John Quaglia Sr.
Bob Bycholski
October 23, 2013
To the Quaglia family my most sincere condolences on the loss of John Sr. I remember Mr. Q as a devoted family man, very supportive of family and friends. I will never forget his without fail attendance at softball games, cheering us on as if we were "all that". My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time.
October 23, 2013
Ruth, sorry for your loss.
Jean (your former nurse)
stacey zagorski
October 23, 2013
Ruth, I am so very sorry for your loss. May go be with you during your time of need!
Elinor McCarty Froemsdorf
October 23, 2013
Ru: We are all so sorry for your loss. I still have fond memories of when you both were in San Antonio for the USS McDermut reunion.
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