Jack Quinn

Jack Quinn left for the Grey Havens early on the morning of September 21 he was smiling to the last.

John R Quinn Jr born on February 5,1942 was the son of John and Mary (Hussey) Quinn He leaves his wife of 60 years Denise Harrington, their children Timothy and his wife Kim, and daughter Tara Bean and her husband Brent. Also the lights of his life grand children: Hannah and Catie Bean, and Jack, Tom and Michael Quinn.

Also his sister Maureen Griffin and her husband Richard of Gardner MA

Whenever a doctor asked Jack how he was the answer was “good” His mission in life seemed to be to make everyone feel “good” and he was successful. His laugh was always bubbling up.

Jack passed from his “Good” life on September 21. at home, early in the morning he was 84. His family felt sad to lose him but they soon began telling stories that replaced tears with laughter.

Mr. Quinn will be remembered a teacher who was kind, caring and fun. He impacted many young lives in his 30 years as a fifth grade teacher.

Jack believed all things were possible and proved it by building a garage guided only by faith and the Army Corp of Engineers “How to” book. And enlisting the neighborhood children to hammer nails (and work on their math skills)

He was a builder, of furniture, tool sheds and garden pools and of prize winning Parade Floats He was a proud Irish man and active member of the Sons of Erin. His first overseas trip To Ireland in 1966 was followed by over forty years of traveling adventures all over the World with best friends Ron and Betsy Orlandi Tho World Tour sadly ended by the Covid epidemic

Papa (Jack) became a devoted Sports Fan watching Little League games Field Hockey, Lacrosse and Soccer starting with 4 year olds through College.He was known as Papa to the team members and their parents

He touched many lives and made them better. Be at Peace Papa. In Lieu of flowers donations in Jack’s name may be made to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield, 28 W Silver St, Westfield, MA 01085.  Burial will be at convenience of the family. www.firtionadams.com

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