Charles W. "Chic" Quigg

Charles "Chic" W. Quigg, 91, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023, while in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Shirleyann (Finn) Quigg, with whom he shared over 69 years of loving marriage. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Florence (McCausland) Quigg; Mae (Blank) Quigg. Charles was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1949, and graduated with a degree in Business and Economics from Lafayette College, class of 1954. He played basketball on scholarship for the Lafayette Leopards. He honorably served his country in the United States Army as a Ranger and achieved the rank of First Lieutenant. Charles was the supervisor of project expediting and purchasing for the Bethlehem Steel for most of his life before retiring. He was a faithful and active member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a part of the kitchen crew. Charles had a passion for sports. Growing up, he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. He was a P.I.A.A. referee. He also coached basketball at Northampton Jr and Sr High School and at the Boys Club of Pembroke as well as in many other leagues throughout the Lehigh Valley. Charles was a mentor to many throughout his coaching years and helped give meaning and hope to the youth of our community. He devoted his life to family, especially his grandchildren, whom he enjoyed coaching and mentoring in their sports. Above all, Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all he touched.

SURVIVORS: In addition to his loving wife, Shirleyann, he will be remembered by his daughters Kaye Barnhart and her husband Daniel, Deborah Slaughter and her husband Carl, and Susan Keays and her husband Martin; son William Quigg and his wife Karen; grandchildren Brian (Hannae), Jamison (Mallory), Aubrey, Emily (David), Derek (Miranda), Michele (Jean Carlo), Michael, Christopher (Haley), Kristen (Jacob), Jacob (Bénja), and David and his great-grandchildren Gabriella, Kaiden, Liam, Jamison, Evelyn, Gianna, Caleb, Sebastián, Eden, Maximus, and Atlas.

SERVICES: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church, 5300 Green Pond Road, Easton, PA 18045. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Charles's arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem, 1430 Fritz Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or to City Line Little League, 2510 Nottingham Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017.