Father John F. Quinn passed away on January 14. He was the devoted son of Margaret and John Quinn; he is survived by cousins Pauline Weldon and John Corless as well as cousins in Ireland, England and Australia. He is also survived and treasured by many devoted lifelong friends.

Father was a graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School and Fordham College. After graduating from Fordham College he went on to earn a Master Degree in History from the University, a Master of Divinity from St. Joseph Seminary and had completed the course requirements at Fordham University for a Doctorate in Biblical Studies.

Father Quinn was ordained a priest at St. Patrick's Cathedral on May 29, 1971. He served as a teacher and Religion department chairman at Archbishop Stepinac High School and Maria Regina High School, as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Sorrows in White Plains from 1990 to 1994 after serving for 17 years as a Visiting Weekend Associate, and as Pastor of the Church of St. Patrick in Armonk from 1994 till 2013.

Father Quinn was noted during all his years of ministry for a clear voice in bring the message, consolation and love of the Lord to each person he met - child, youth, engaged couple, young parents, troubled people, seriously ill and older citizens.

A wake will be held for Father Quinn at the Church of St. Patrick 29 Cox Avenue in Armonk on Monday, January 18 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of St. Patrick on Tuesday, January 19 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers kindly make donations in Father Quinn's name to: Cardinal Hayes High School 650 Grand Concourse Bronx, 10451 or Maryknoll Sisters 10 Pinesbridge Road Ossining, NY 10562.