David P. Quill

David P. Quill obituary, Beacon, NY

David P. Quill

David Quill Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, LLC - Beacon on Aug. 9, 2024.

David P. Quill, a lifelong Beacon resident, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on August 8, 2024 at the Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY; at the age of 71. He was born in Beacon, NY on January 25, 1953, son of the late Rodman Nelson Quill and Agnes (Medley) Quill. 

David attended and graduated from Beacon City Schools. He was a former member of the St. Andrew Episcopal Church in Beacon for many years.

David loved his hometown of Beacon dearly; especially frequenting the BJ Restaurant on Main Street, and the Beacon Waterfront which he enjoyed great times with his cousins the late-Molly Medley and Rodney Medley. He also enjoyed the times spent with other family & friends. He had a great love for music.

David worked as a truck driver for over 30-years; he was working for Lobos Distributing in New York, NY, until he retired.

David is survived by his son and daughter: David S. Quill (Kelly Reyes), and Alexia (Lance Sr.) Morgan; his four grandchildren, Maddox Quill, Evie Quill, Lance Morgan Jr., Gia Morgan. He is also survived by Stephanie Queensbury, Lisa Quill, Karen Quill, Michael Quill, and Rodman Quill Jr..

Along with his parents, David was predeceased by his two brothers, Steven Quill and Tyrone Quill.

His Family would like acknowledge Brianne Monaco, who was like a surrogate-daughter, his sister Stephanie Queensbury, and nieces Jadyen Queensbury & Gretchen Quill; for the excellent care they showed and took of David.

His Family will gather with Friends on Saturday, August 17th from 10am-11am at the LIBBY FUNERAL HOME, 55 Teller Avenue, Beacon, New York. Interment will be private at the discretion of His Family. To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.LibbyFuneralHome.com

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