John T. “Jack” Quinn, 92, of Marion died November 18, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his family who love him very much. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie A. (Borges) Quinn.
Jack was born in Cambridge MA on July 23, 1932 to the late John J. and Catherine M. (Durant) Quinn. He attended St Peter’s school and Rindge Tech where he began his lifelong career in printing. He worked at Cuneo Press for 15 years and then the Boston Globe for 30 years, retiring as Special Project Manager with many inventions created and patents granted along the way.
Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Soon after returning from Korea, he went to Mosley’s on the Charles where he met Marie, the love of his life. They lived in Roslindale where they raised their three children, then retired to Marion, MA where he quickly became the neighbors’ go to guy to fix anything, always having the exact tool and the knowledge needed to get the job done. He was a devoted member of the Saint Rita’s coffee club.
Jack attended Northeastern University majoring in electrical engineering and Wentworth Institute. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists Local #264. Jack enjoyed playing hockey, swimming, building a tuna boat and furniture, rebuilding cars, and happily helping anyone in need. He had his captain’s license, was a member of Old Colony Yacht Club, was a coxswain with the Coast Guard Auxiliary where he taught safe boating, navigation, and mentored others studying to take their captain’s exam.
Survivors include his three children, Judith A. Quinn of Milton; Maureen Quinn-Dupont and her husband David of Boston, and John J. Quinn and his wife Barbara Bojba of Boston; three grandchildren, Stephanie Jones-Booker and her husband Reginald, Shane Quinn, and Rebecca Coutu and her husband Matt; four great-grandchildren, Latrelle Angur and her husband Ibrahim, Raequan, Jonathan, and Rachael Jones-Booker; several nieces and nephews; his sister, Mary Schifferdecker of Cambridge; and his honorary daughter, Kathy McCra. He was the brother of the late Gertrude Manion.
His family will receive guests on Saturday, November 23rd from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 AM at St. Rita’s Church 121 Front St. Marion. Burial will follow in Old Landing Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Globe Santa at https://www.globesanta.org/p/1 or the Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
