Gregory Quinn Obituary

Gregory T. Quinn

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Gregory Thomas Quinn, 65, died on August 20, 2014 at his summer home in Toms River, NJ, from a complication due to diabetes. A Hopewell Junction resident for 16 years, he previously resided in Putnam County for 23 years.

Greg was born in the Bronx on October 6, 1948 to Thomas and Margaret (Quattlender) Quinn. On August 8, 1970 he married Ann (Johnson) Quinn at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church.

In addition to his loving wife of 44 years, Greg is survived by his sons, William Quinn and Joseph Quinn, and Joseph's wife Kathleen Byrne; his granddaughter Zelda Quinn Benedetto; his brother Donald Quinn and wife Catherine; his sister Patricia Raymond and her husband Peter; and many nieces and nephews.

Greg served as a Town of Kent Councilman from 1980 to 1985 and a Putnam County Legislator (District 3) from 1985 to 1993. Among other political achievements, he cofounded the Putnam Recreation Program for the Handicapped, Putnam's first organization to address the recreational needs of disabled children. Greg was a high school English teacher in the Bronx from 1971 to 1981. After that he worked for Guideposts in Carmel for 19 years organizing distribution data and earned a Masters Degree in Computer Science. In 2000 he returned to teaching high school English in the Bronx, which he continued until retiring in 2013. While living in Carmel, he was a parishioner at St. James the Apostle Church where he was a lector, Eucharistic Minister, and RCIA teacher. He was also a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Council #6318, Knights of Columbus in Carmel. In 1981, he participated in the Rotary International Fellowship Exchange to India. After moving to Hopewell Junction he was a parishioner at St. Columba Church.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 6 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday at 10am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, followed by entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne.

For driving directions or online condolences, please visit Greg's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Quinn

10 Entries

Bill Balzano

September 7, 2014

Prayers to Greg's family. This is a terrible loss. I had the pleasure to work with Greg when he was a Kent Councilman and I a Chief of Police. Greg always put the needs of our community first. He added leadership and direction. I was shocked when I heard about this loss.

Joe Mccaffrey

September 2, 2014

feeling especially sad when I heard that Greg died.you guyswere a special part of my life in Lake carmel

Rose of Sharon, Kathy's Garden

Kathy (Buckley) Langston

August 27, 2014

Ann,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Sincerely, Kathy (Buckley) Langston

August 25, 2014

Dear Ann, Bill and Joe,
I was so sorry to hear about Greg. My heart goes out to you all. I have many fond memories of working with Greg to get PRPH going and of course...it still is going! He's left a wonderfully legacy for all of you. Love and hugs to you all. Mary Temple

Kevin Bergin

August 24, 2014

To Bill and his family.
Your dad was a great guy. He was a dedicated teacher, respect county legislator and a good person
I will miss him and say a prayer for him.
Best to you.

Amanda Mignault

August 24, 2014

Ann,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending warm and healing thoughts to you and your family.

Michael Greene

August 23, 2014

Dear Ann and family,
Allow me to join with so many others in offering my prayers and sympathy on the passing of Greg. He's a fond memory of my time at Lehman. I forwarded his obituary to Fr. Paul Donlan in California. Fr. Michael Greene, C.P.

Steve Moro

August 23, 2014

I am deeply saddened to hear of Greg's passing. At Lehman College (CUNY) in the late 60's early 70's Greg became a role model for me as Newman Club President for the Catholic undergrads on campus. Greg never shirked from living out his beliefs, regardless of what others thought. We all desire meaningful lives. In reading about Greg's it was always about "being in the arena," of service to others. Thank you, Greg for
living out your faith. Deepest sympathies to his wife,Ann,and family.
They were so kind to all on campus.
To quote the apostle, John, " When we walk in the light, as He is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another."
Steve Moro (retired English teacher)
Lehman College (72)
Rockport, Maine

ROSANNE Holt

August 23, 2014

Greg was my neighbor and friend when he resided in Carmel, NY. He was a wonderful man, devoted father to Bill and Joe and loving husband to his wife Ann. The world was a better place with Greg in it.

Frank and Frank Welsh

August 23, 2014

In Deepest Sympathy,
Frank & Fran Welsh

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