Thomas F. Quinn

Age 77 and longtime resident of Nahant, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 3, 2017. He was born in Lynn on February 13, 1940 the son of the late Dr. Thomas F. and Gertrude (Scully) Quinn. He was raised in Lynn and graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1958. He also graduated from the University of Scranton in PA.

Tom owned and operated Quinn of Lynn Insurance since 1962. He was an Assistant Clerk Magistrate in the Lynn District Court for 23 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed golfing, skiing, boating and travelling. Tom was always very active. He was a VP of the Massachusetts Clerk’s Association, a member of the Lynn K of C and the AOH, the Black Rum Golf Association, Salem Country Club, Hickory Dickory Doc’s Ski Club the LACC and the Nahant Lion’s Club.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth “Betty” A. (McCormack) Quinn of Nahant. His daughters; Colleen Quinn Sainato and her husband, Paul of Nahant and Kerry Barrasso and her husband, Perry of Nahant. His son, Thomas F. Quinn III and his wife, Beverly of Nahant. His grandchildren; Kelsey, Shannon and Craig Barrasso, Courtney, Anne and Elizabeth Quinn and Quinn Sainato. Several nephews as well as great nieces and nephews also survive him.

Family and friends are invited to visitation on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 4-8 PM at CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL HOME, 157 Maple Street, Lynn, MA 01904. His funeral will begin on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 9:30 AM at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 8 South Common Street in Lynn. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Nahant. Donations are requested to: St. Mary’s Jr/Sr High School, 35 Tremont Street, Lynn, MA 01902.