Joseph R. Quigley Obituary (1956

Joseph Robert Quigley, 60, of Spotswood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born and raised in Irvington, Joe lived for several years in West Orange before settling in Spotswood in 2001. Joe worked for Engelhard Corporation in Carteret for 27 years as a laser welder and also served as the financial secretary of the UAW Local. When Engelhard closed in 2005, Joe became a stay-at-home dad for his newborn son, a job that he absolutely cherished. In 2011 Joe returned to work as a teller at Kearny Bank in Spotswood. He was an accomplished Black Diamond Skier and he enjoyed following the NY Giants and Mets. Joe enjoyed the beach, taking his Labrador to the Dog Park and his many trips to Stone Cold Creamery. He was an avid saltwater fisherman. He also coached in Spotswood flag football and little league for several years. Predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Dorothy and his brother Eugene. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Diane Quigley of Spotswood; his son Tyler Quigley of Spotswood; his siblings, Thomas Quigley and his wife Margaret, of Belford, Joan Miola of Pennsylvania and Marylynn O'Boyle of California. Arrangements are under the direction of Spotswood Funeral Home, however due to our renovation and construction, all services will take place at The Lester Memorial Home, 16 West Church Street, Jamesburg, as follows: Visitation on Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, A Funeral Service at 10:00 AM Monday followed by an 11:00 AM Liturgy in the Funeral Home. Cremation is private. In lieu of flowers, donations honoring Joe's memory may be made to the New Jersey SPCA at 1119 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 or online at www.njspca.org/donate. To send flowers, a condolence card or to simply share a memory with the family in our on-line guest book, please visit www.spotswoodfuneralhome.com.