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Joseph Quinn Obituary
Joseph L (Jay) Quinn III of Indianapolis passed away peacefully in Florida April 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph & Mary Quinn. He is survived by his wife Jeanne Spellman Quinn, Lucy the Lab, sister Pamela Gibbard, niece Elizabeth, daughter Stephanie, grandson Austin, granddaughter Chiara, cousins and many friends in auto racing (his true passion).He was a well known official for SCCA and other racing bodies. His first Indy 500 was in 1949 and he worked under his father at IMS. Born May 29, 1939 we will celebrate his birthday and life at Vinny's, 707 N Lynhurst beginning 12:30 Saturday May 29, 2021. Final checkered flag Jay.
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Hancock
February 25, 2023
Didn't know you were gone, old buddy. Sorry I didn't stay in touch. Had some good times back in the seventies, didn't we? Thanks for being there when I needed a haircut, a tool, a friend.
You were the best, Jay.
I'll see you around...
Jane Ohlin
May 28, 2021
Auntie Buck, I am thinking of you this weekend and praying for you and your family.
Jeanne
May 27, 2021
The love of my life & always a character! He had a very big heart hidden under that curmudgeonly exterior. Gone but never forgotten
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