Gerard "Jerry" Quinn
November 27, 1935 ~ April 26, 2016
Gerard Quinn "Jerry" - A long-time Vienna, VA, resident died April 26, 2016.
Born on November 27, 1935, in Philadelphia, to the late Andrew G. and Edythe (Grasheim) Quinn, he lived much of his youth in California. He received an engineering degree and later an MBA from UCLA and was captain of the UCLA rifle team. He met his future wife, Ann Lees Rogers, in Germany while in the U.S. Army. They married in Philadelphia, PA. They had four children.
Early marriage years were spent in California and Wisconsin before moving to Virginia, where he was employed as an engineer for TRW for decades. He had varied interests and loved devising fantastically creative gatherings, satirical presentations and clever and humorous pranks -- often enlisting family, friends and co-workers in these schemes.
He was a prolific photographer, played clarinet and dabbled with banjo. He served as a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader, soccer coach, and community association president.
In retirement he and his wife traveled internationally and he pursued his avid interest model-railroading both at home and as a member of the Washington, Virginia & Maryland Garden Railway Society, which set up and ran Christmas trains at Union Station, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and near the White House.
At the time of his death he was still concocting ideas for the next neighborhood party one complete with water slides and flying monkeys.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Ann, his four children, Heather Quinn, Kathleen Joslyn Quinn Klein, Peter Quinn, Diane Quinn Burris, their spouses, and 11 grandchildren.
He will be interred at Quantico National Cemetery with a celebration of his life planned for a later date.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Born on November 27, 1935, in Philadelphia, to the late Andrew G. and Edythe (Grasheim) Quinn, he lived much of his youth in California. He received an engineering degree and later an MBA from UCLA and was captain of the UCLA rifle team. He met his future wife, Ann Lees Rogers, in Germany while in the U.S. Army. They married in Philadelphia, PA. They had four children.
Early marriage years were spent in California and Wisconsin before moving to Virginia, where he was employed as an engineer for TRW for decades. He had varied interests and loved devising fantastically creative gatherings, satirical presentations and clever and humorous pranks -- often enlisting family, friends and co-workers in these schemes.
He was a prolific photographer, played clarinet and dabbled with banjo. He served as a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader, soccer coach, and community association president.
In retirement he and his wife traveled internationally and he pursued his avid interest model-railroading both at home and as a member of the Washington, Virginia & Maryland Garden Railway Society, which set up and ran Christmas trains at Union Station, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and near the White House.
At the time of his death he was still concocting ideas for the next neighborhood party one complete with water slides and flying monkeys.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Ann, his four children, Heather Quinn, Kathleen Joslyn Quinn Klein, Peter Quinn, Diane Quinn Burris, their spouses, and 11 grandchildren.
He will be interred at Quantico National Cemetery with a celebration of his life planned for a later date.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Diane, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the time to come. I did not know your father, but it seems he instilled in you a sense of enjoyment in life and a dedication to truly living it. Words are inadequate and there is probably little I can do to alleviate your sorrow, but my hope is that you and your family find comfort in your memories of the man he was, the life he lead and the love he gave you.
Jerry’s sense of humor and active intellect will be missed. My condolences!
I never worked with Jerry but you couldn’t work at TRW without knowing and enjoying this gifted man. I am sorry for your loss but also for all his friends. To be roasted by Jerry was quiet an honor.
I have such wonderful memories of Jerry when I worked in Virginia from 1983 until I retired in 2005. What a happy, inspiring person! My sincere condolences.
I worked under Gerry’s supervision for a couple of years at TRW in the 1965 plus timeframe. After I moved on to another assignment, we never lost touch. He was a good friend.
The entire Markus Family shares your grief at the loss of your loving father & husband. May his wonderful memories bring you strength. Our prayers to all.
Jerry was a really enjoyable person to know and be around. For the numerous years we worked together, I never heard him make a negative comment about anybody. He was a Class Person.
When I think of Jerry, I think of positive energy and creativity. My sympathies are with his wonderful family – those who delightfully carry on his winning spirit. Love to all.
I only met Mr. Quinn a few times, but I heard fascinating stories about him through Heather and Peter; he was an amazing person and he clearly lives on in his children and grands – a life well lived.