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Clifford Quinn Obituary

QUINN Clifford C. Quinn, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Beloved son of the late Elroy Louis Quinn, Sr. and Doris Dittmar Quinn. Companion of Peggy Merrell. Father of Geraldine Wendt, Bonnie Jacobs, Betty Hennessey, Clifford C. Quinn, Jr., Rhett Quinn, and Kelley Seeling. Brother of the late Helene Stewart, Florence Turberville, Evelyn Arnold, and Elroy Quinn, Jr. Survived by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Quinn was a World War II Army Veteran and a Volunteer Fireman with Gould Fire Company of Gretna. Age 85 years, a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA, on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 1 PM. Interment in McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 10 AM until Service time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society preferred. For funeral information, please call 504-366-4343.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Aug. 1, 2008.

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August 1, 2008

Tears are being shed for this wonderful man who always had an infectious smile and crystal blue eyes that were the window to his heart. May the fond memories of him ease our pain.
Much love!

Cecile Feeney

August 1, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Stanley Reaney

August 1, 2008

Bonnie, I doubt that you remember me, ( old Gretna Friends ), but my prayers go to you and your family with the recent loss of your Dad.

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