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John Quiggle Obituary
John Quiggle, 86, of Glastonbury, Connecticut, formerly of Liverpool, New York, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He leaves behind his beloved daughter Jill Parkany, her husband Brian, and three grandchildren – Caitlin, Andrew and Julia. He was born John Edward Quiggle on January 17, 1938, one of nine children of Kenneth and Maxine (Bradrick) Quiggle, of Shelby, Ohio.
At Shelby High School, John was active in sports and lettered his Junior and Senior years in football and track, where he graduated in 1957. He attended Ohio University in Athens, where he graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism. After graduating, with the threat of draft imminent, he enlisted into the US Army and served 4 years as in intelligence officer with the US Army Security Agency. During his post college years, John's interests included tennis, bowling, biking and many evenings watching theatrical plays. Later in life, he enjoyed skiing, golf, attending Jazz Festivals and reading. He also loved to swim at Green Lakes and enjoyed spending the afternoon reading a book on the bench at Onondaga Lake. In later years, John became an avid fan of both Syracuse (SU) and UConn basketball teams, the latter being the Alum of daughter Jill and her husband Brian.
John's Journalism career spanned 39 years in managerial and executive positions in public relations, advertising and communications with various companies, including Barlow Johnson, Carrier and Niagara Mohawk (NiMo), all in the Syracuse, NY area. He retired from NiMo in 2002, as Director of Advertising & Customer Communications. Following his retirement, he was an adjunct professor at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at SU.
During his many years in Liverpool, John was a very active member of Believer's Chapel of Cicero, New York. He led Bible studies, served on the Membership Team and also as a Prayer Warrior, leading the Online Prayer Ministry and the Prayer Chain. He was co-leader of the Altar Prayer Ministry, and helped teach Network, a course that helped others discover their spiritual gifts and callings. According to his pastor, John's passion for the Lord led him to be a great example of a loving Christian leader who helped hundreds along their spiritual journey. Occasionally, he also enjoyed attending services at Liverpool Methodist Church. After moving to Connecticut in 2021, John attended Trinity Covenant Church in Manchester, CT, where he continued his Bible studies and prayer ministry. His passion to share God's love for others and help others on their Christian walk was a hallmark of his life. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and could frequently be found enjoying a treat with them at DQ or a meal at Red Lobster.
In memory of John Quiggle, contributions can be made in his name to Samaritan's Purse, Voice of the Martyrs, or Trinity Covenant Church. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Trinity Covenant Church, 302 Hackmatack Street, Manchester, CT on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM. For online condolences, please visit www.mulryanfh.com.
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Richard Hine
April 22, 2024
(I'm posting this message from Alan Appelbaum that was read at John's memorial service.)
John was my very good friend. We met at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Together with Dennis Shere, Richard Hine, and the late Sandy Levenson, we developed a lasting friendship. In fact, they became the brothers I never had.
We wrote for the student newspaper, The Post. The paper became our life at school and the main reason for returning each Fall. John was an outstanding writer and investigated and wrote about key university articles.
On one Sunday afternoon, when the President and his wife had a commitment and the governess could not attend to the children, John was asked if he could take care of them for a few hours. John, in turn, asked me to join them, and we entertained the children at several locations on campus. Just imagine, two students today being given that responsibility.
After graduation, I visIted John on a few occasions, one at his home in Shelby, Ohio, and later in Syracuse, New York. I had the privilege and honor of attending the wedding of Jill and Brian. John's family always treated me as a member of their family.
On two occasions John and I vacationed at Myrtle Beach. For many years, John, Dennis, Richard, and I met for an annual reunion. A memorable one was at The
National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
When we were together The Post and our O.U. experiences always were the main topic of conversation. When travel was no longer possible, John set up monthly Zoom meetings on the computer.
Finally, let me make this comment: In life there are many people who you meet along the way. John, I am so glad I met you. Rest in peace, my very good friend.
Richard Hine
April 19, 2024
Fellow Ohio University alum Alan Appelbaum shared with me his remarks that he asked to be read at the memorial service for John on April 20, 2024, and I wholeheartedly endorse those. I couldn´t have said it better.
My memories of John date to around 1960, when we were both at Ohio University and on the staff of the student newspaper, the OU Post. John was one of the major reporters, often covering the big stories about the university and its plans.
At one point, we shared a byline on a series of stories - that seemed interminable to some on the staff - devoted to a report on the university´s future. Over the years, when John, Alan, fellow alumus Dennis Shere and I got together, this series of stories often came up as a running joke - even during our most recent Zoom call April 3. John and I were accused of milking the story into a multi-part series far longer than necessary, simply by devoting much of each installment to a recap of the previous stories, and thereby getting cheap and easy Page One bylines. John and I didn´t deny it.
After our university days, I reconnected with John around 1996 in Chicago due to the efforts of Alan to organize what became annual reunions, often in Chicago and Cleveland, where we´d see the Cubs, the Indians and the Browns, but also at Cooperstown, and in the San Francisco Bay Area, where my wife Jennifer and I resided. One of the best reunions was back at Ohio University in 2012. It was the 50th anniversary of Alan´s and my 1962 graduation (John and Dennis graduated in 1963), and the 100th anniversary for the OU Post.
I hadn´t been on the campus since the late 1960s, when it felt like a foreign place with the invasion of the Baby Boomers and counter-culture, but by 2012, it seemed much as it did when we were there. All the old buildings of our memory were there, as well as many new ones, but the old ones were so well maintained they seemed somehow newer than when we were students. It felt like the past was being respected.
We saw landmark buildings named for people John knew well, including the Baker Center and Alden Library, named for former presidents of the university.
In our frequent Zoom meetings, which John set up (he was our "tech guy"), we´d share memories, but also talk of current events in the world and in our lives. Between meetings, I´d share text messages with John and the others when something came up that reminded me of our college days. The most recent was when I saw an opinion piece online that said journalism schools must prepare graduates for modern media roles. What a radical idea! That triggered a memory that even as late as the 1960s, the OU Journalism School was showing us how to manually set type from a type case, technology dating, I guess, to Gutenberg. I asked the gang if they thought OU was still teaching this. John didn´t think so.
Not being able to share memories of those days with John will be a loss. I found John particularly skilled at picking up my subtle intent and sly sense of humor. But Alan, Dennis and I plan to keep in touch, and when we do, we´ll have John in our memories.
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Daniel Huffer
April 18, 2024
I spent many years partnering with John in ministry. He was a man of integrity and of great character. He was always looking to exalt his God and bless his fellow man. He was a man of prayer, believing in its great power and lifting others up to receive God's best. He was always sincere in his commitments and his convictions. I, for one, will miss him greatly for now but I'm looking forward to joining him one day in eternity.
Leigh and Jamie Tuccolo
April 18, 2024
Dear Jill, Brian and family- We are very sorry about the loss of your Dad. Reading his obituary he seems like a very special person. He was clearly a very thoughtful and loving grandfather as witnessed by all the many letters he sent to Caitlin! Thinking of you all and sending love. The Tuccolo Family
Diane DeNunzio
April 17, 2024
Dear Jill,Brian, & family,
I will miss John so much as a beloved brother in Christ.
John was a wonderful contributor to our bible study. He warmed as with his presence, always smiling, great sense of humor and his knowledge and understanding of the Bible was so very clear to everyone listening.
John would bring chocolates to share with everyone. He was a joy to be with.
My deepest condolences to you Jill, Brian and family as you mourn his passing but I know and rejoice that he is home with our Lord Jesus.
Diane DeNunzio
Patty Watts
April 17, 2024
Jill, Brian, Caitlyn, Andrew & Julia,
You haven´t been far from our minds since learning of your Dad/Father-in Law/Grandfather, John´s, passing. Holding you all close in our prayers. So grateful that you had so many great years, and were able to see him frequently after his move to Glastonbury. We will remember the "Friendsgiving" we spent together fondly.
Sending our love,
Jonathan, Patty, Emma & Harrison
Jeff Choquette
April 17, 2024
John was a sweet man who loved people and enjoyed helping them reach their full potential in Christ.
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