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Joseph Quirk Obituary

Joseph F. Quirk, age 91, of Hingham, passed away December 27, 2011. Beloved husband of Jacqueline A. (Menzel) Quirk of Hingham. Loving father of Joseph F. Quirk, Jr. and his wife Elaine, of NH, William S. Quirk of Hingham, Thomas S. Quirk and his wife Erica S. of Hingham, and Edward M. Quirk of Marshfield. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer E. and Kayla Lee Quirk of Hingham and Corey J. and Angela N. Quirk of Marshfield. Loving brother of the late Thomas H. Quirk and uncle to Susan, Thomas, Allison and Timothy. For Joseph, his family was the most important part of his life. He loved the ocean, especially sailing, boating, and his time in the U.S. Navy. He was passionate about his work and spent 29 1/2 years at Boston Naval Shipyard. He was also a veteran of two wars, serving in both WWII and Korea. Joseph was a founding member of the National Asbestos Foundation, a group formed to create awareness of the workplace hazard. In his early 50s he attended the Harvard School of Public Health and became a health inspector in both Somerville, and Boston and later the Director of Public Health in Hull, a position he retired from in 1978. Joseph was an industrious man who owned, managed, and maintained several properties. He enjoyed his home in Melbourne Beach, FL for the past twenty years. He was the member of many organizations; including the DAV, VFW, American Legion, Navy League, Elks, Hull Lions Club, and several others. He will be missed for his sense of humor, his strength, and personal convictions. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday in St. Pauls Church, Hingham. Donations in memory of Joseph may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Published by The Hingham Journal from Dec. 30, 2011 to Jan. 6, 2012.

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Marjorie E. Kelley

December 24, 2020

We send our love and sympathy to all of his family. Marjorie and Bill Kelley

Marjorie Kelley

December 24, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Mike Casey

January 18, 2012

Mr. Quirk,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and the Korean War and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Bonnie Stasik-Opsteegh

January 6, 2012

Tom and Bill My heart goes out to you and your family upon hearing of the loss of your Father. May focusing on the good times shared with him, help ease the pain of his passing.

American Heart Association

January 6, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Edna English

January 5, 2012

We send heartfelt condolences to Jackie and to all the Quirk family. We remember fondly good times we shared years ago in Hingham, especially July 4th activities and other local events. Edna & Bill English

Marjorie and Bill Kelley

January 1, 2012

You will be missed and always remembered! Our thoughts and prayers are with your wonderful family.

Janie Smith

December 31, 2011

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara

December 31, 2011

Thank you Mr. Quirk for your service, rest in peace.

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