"Jerry" Joseph R. Quirin Obituary (1954

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Joseph Raymond "Jerry" Quirin Mr. Joseph Raymond "Jerry" Quirin , age 66, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on January 25, 1954 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Joseph R. Sr. and Doris Walker Quirin. He was raised in Gainesville Florida was raised a Roman Catholic and graduated school there and then attended college. Jerry worked for over 20 years in health care for home health services. He resided for a time in Savannah, Georgia and later moving to Madison and residing here for the past 18 years. He co-owned and co-operated with his partner of 38 years, Richard Sanders, Ditto's in downtown Madison for the past 12 years. Jerry enjoyed traveling, history, reading Stephen King books, watching sci-fi and old movies. and especially cooking. His Doberman Pinscher Maximillian brought him much joy. Jerry played the piano and enjoyed singing church hymns. He also served two trips as a religious missionary to the Philippines. He fought a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Jerry died on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 4:12 p.m. at the Hickory Creek of Madison in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Jerry will be missed by his loving partner of 38 years, Richard Sanders of Madison, Indiana; his sisters, Joanne Lake of Waldo, Florida, Teresa Quirin of Gainesville, Florida, Donna Quirin-Gay of Gainesville, Florida, Kathy Quirin of Gainesville, Florida, Mary Martha "Happy" Quirin of Gainesville, Florida; his brother, Thomas Quirin of Daytona Beach, Florida; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Raymond Quirin, Sr., his mother, Doris Walker Quirin, and his brother, Richard Quirin. JERRY'S WISHES Private services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Vernon Cemetery in Vernon, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Association. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre's of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances and donations, www.morgan-nay.com Make An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of "Jerry" Joseph R. Quirin, please click here to visit our sympathy store.