Hugh Joseph Quigley Obituary (1939

Hugh Joseph Quigley, affectionately known as "Hughie" to family and friends, passed peacefully on December 19, 2024, at the Fountain View at Logan Square with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 25, 1939, in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia to the late Thomas L. and Mary (nee Brennan) Quigley, Sr. and attended St. John the Baptist Elementary and High School for Boys. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School and completed night classes at St. Joseph's University. Hugh was a proud United States Army veteran highlighted by his time stationed in the States of Washington and Alaska. Upon returning home from the service, he found employment in the catalog department of Sears, Roebuck & Co. which blossomed into a 44-year career in retail sales and management. In his mid-twenties Hugh met the love of his life, Marie Squilla, and they would soon marry and raise their three sons in South Philadelphia. A devoted member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, he assisted as an usher for many years and enjoyed weekly fellowship along with his wife at the Saturday night Vigil Mass. Good times with Hugh were known to be characterized by Manhattans, Carlo Rossi Paisano, listening to The Three Tenors and singing "Danny Boy". Treasured getaways included family summer vacations in the Poconos, the camaraderie of deer hunting trips, and family dinners and date nights at the Bomb Bomb Restaurant. He will be remembered as a hardworking, loving, humble, patient, gentle and forgiving man whose generosity was boundless. Beloved husband of 58 years to Marie (nee Squilla) Quigley. Loving father to Joseph J. (Angela) Quigley, Gregory H. Quigley, and Hugh J. Quigley. Proud Pop Pop of Gregory, Andara, and Calista. Brother of James Quigley, Mary Ellen (Don) Shannon , Joseph Michael (Dorrene) Quigley, and the late Thomas L. Quigley Jr. Brother-in-law of Helen Quigley and Rosina Squilla and the late Francis R. "Frank" Squilla, Anthony R. "Chubby" Squilla Jr., and Francis "Fran" Hahn. He leaves his godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends and neighbors to share his memories and stories. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation, Friday, December 27, 2024, from 9-10:45 AM at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul (1723 Race St. Phila., PA 19103). His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM with Military Honors to follow immediately after Mass. Hugh will be privately buried in Washington Crossing National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 1121 Jackson St. Phila., PA 19148. Parking recommendations for Hugh's Funeral Mass and luncheon to follow is: https://philapark.org/19th-callowhill/