Joseph T. Quirk, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph Thomas Quirk, Jr., 79, retired Captain NHFD, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his home. Mr. Quirk was born in New Haven, CT December 1, 1937 to the late Joseph Thomas Quirk and Sarah Elizabeth (Betty) Schultz Quirk. Growing up across the street from St. John the Baptist Church, he was an altar boy and attended St. John the Baptist School. He graduated from The James Hillhouse High School in 1955 and was a lifelong resident of New Haven. In August 1956 he joined the U.S. Army serving overseas until August 1959. He was proud of his service and felt fortunate for the ability to experience the cultures of many European countries. He worked for the New Haven Railroad in Stamford, CT from 1960 until 1964 when he joined the New Haven Fire Department where he worked for 28 years, retiring as Captain in 1991. He was a tournament cribbage player, enjoyed gardening and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife of 52 years Joan Lawlor Quirk, and his sister Eleanor Quirk Uihlein. He is survived by his three children: Carol Buchanan (Thomas Reimer) of Durham, CT, Deborah (James) McDonald of Essex, CT and Edward J. Quirk of Orange, CT and his five grandchildren. He was especially close to his grandson Thomas who will miss his Papa greatly. He is also survived by several special cousins and many nieces and nephews. Funeral and entombment at St. Lawrence Mausoleum will be private. Memorial contributions to the CT Firefighters Charitable Foundation or The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation appreciated. Arrangements are with Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden.To express an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com.

Joseph T. Quirk, Jr.

December 1, 1937 - August 22, 2017