Gregory Hugh Quigley Obituary (1970

Gregory Hugh Quigley, age 55, passed suddenly on January 27, 2026 at home. He was born on May 21, 1970 to Marie (nee: Squilla) and the late Hugh Joseph Quigley and has been a vibrant lifelong resident of his South Philadelphia community. He was a proud graduate of Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic School, St. John Neumann Catholic High School for Boys where he delivered the Valedictory address to the Class of 1988, St. Joseph's University, and Widener University School of Law. Professionally, Gregory served as a judicial clerk for the Philadelphia Courts, established a private legal practice, and pursued various entrepreneurial endeavors. Most recently he joyfully returned to City Hall to serve in the tangled deeds division of the Register of Wills. Gregory was politically engaged and dutifully served as a Democratic committeeman and Judge of Elections in the 39th Ward. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord parish for the majority of his life. Gregory was musically inclined which was best expressed through his skill as a piano and accordion player, the latter of which enlivened many family occasions. He was athletic and enjoyed playing basketball including court rentals with friends and more recently with his son and his son's friends. Halfball behind the Acme or at Southern on Sundays was a treasured pastime. He stayed active through outdoor exercise such as his self-coined "Rocky Runs" through the Sports Complex and through weight training most recently returning to Body World on West Passyunk Avenue. His attendance as a teenager at this particular gym earned Gregory one of his many nicknames, "Body Beautiful", from his loving mother. Gregory was well read with a particular passion for learning about leaders throughout World History and the Roman Empire. He enjoyed cooking and Christmas Eve was not complete without his preparation of Clams and Linguine. Gregory was a creature of habit and some of his rituals included reading print editions of the daily newspapers and exploring his "love of words", which he referred to as his "epeolatry", by learning a new "word of the day". He savored a good cup of percolated coffee, best served with extra Coffee-mate powdered creamer. He was an animated fan of Philadelphia professional sports. Gregory was proud of both his Irish and Italian heritage, the latter of which significantly shaped his personal identity. Gregory will be remembered foremost as a loving and proud father, and for his brilliant mind, humor, charisma, hospitality, sense of tradition and loyal nature. He is survived by his loving son Gregory Joseph Quigley and his son's mother, Candice. Precious son of Marie (nee: Squilla) and the late Hugh Joseph Quigey. Beloved brother to Joseph (Angela) Quigley and Hugh Jude Quigley. Dearest uncle to Andara Quigley, Calista Quigley and Darren Powers. Nephew of James Quigley, Mary Ellen (Don) Shannon, Joseph Michael (Dorrene) Quigley, Rosina (late Francis R. "Frank") Squilla and the late Thomas L. (Helen) Quigley, Jr., and Francis "Fran" Hahn; Godson and nephew of the late Anthony R. "Chubby" Squilla; and by many cousins, extended family members, dear friends, 11th St. neighbors, and colleagues. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Thursday morning, February 5, 2026 from 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM at the Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul, 18th St. and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am. Burial will be privately held on a later date at Fernwood Cemetery. Relatives and friends are welcome to contact an immediate family member for more information about the burial. Gregory was especially grateful for his formal education. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations in his memory to be made to the Widener University Delaware Law School. Donations can be made online at https://dlsgiving.widener.edu/givenow. Gregory's graduation year was 1995 which is one of the online donation questions. Their current development priorities are "Scholarships at Delaware Law School" and the "Sweeney Student Emergency Fund at Delaware Law School", both of which align very well with Gregory's wishes. Donations can be made by mail to: Office of Development Delaware Law School Widener University P.O. Box 95000 - 2893 Philadelphia, PA 19195 If donating by mail, please include a note that the gift is in memory of Gregory Hugh Quigley, Class of 1995. Please include how you wish to direct the gift, such as to "Scholarships at Delaware Law School" or to the "Sweeney Student Emergency Fund at Delaware Law School".