EDWARD G. QUINN

QUINN--Edward G., 80, died April 2, 2012. A US Army Veteran and Bronze Star recipient, Edward grew up in Brooklyn, NY, where he graduated from St. Michael's High School and Brooklyn College. After beginning a successful teaching career at JHS 51 (NYC Department of Education), Edward completed an MA and PhD at New York University and then taught English at St. Francis College (Brooklyn). Edward continued his career as an English professor at The City College of New York, where he served as English Department Chair and co-founder of the CCNY Center for Worker Education. He retired after a 20+ year career as professor emeritus. An imaginative, lively critic and productive scholar, Edward authored/co-authored numerous books and journal articles, including "The Reader's Encyclopedia of Shakespeare" and "The Sense of the Sixties." Son of the late Edward and Margaret Quinn, Edward was the beloved husband of Barbara Gleason. He was the devoted father of Deirdre, Colin, Dave and Jennifer, father-in-law of Helene Quinn, and grandfather of Liam, Caitlin, Adam, Kieran, Declan, Maya, Shannon, and Summer, and is also survived by his former wife, Gail (Murphy) Quinn. Dear brother of Kathleen Hackett, Patricia Phelan, Mary Lilja, Margaret Quinn, Maureen Quinn, and of the late Dorothy Quinn, Helen Keeler and James Quinn, Edward will be also be sorely missed by a multitude of nieces, nephews, and godchildren, and by a large circle of very close friends. Visiting Tuesday 2-5 and 6-9pm at Clavin Funeral Home, 7722 4th Ave., Brooklyn. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9:45am at St. Anselm's Church, 356 82nd St., Brooklyn. A scholarship/ merit-based award will be established in memory of Edward G. Quinn at the City College of New York (to be announced). Donations will be appreciated.