Dennis Michael Quinn

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dennis Michael Quinn, 77, a long-time resident of Metairie, who passed away on February 11 th, 2024, peacefully at home, after a year and a half battle with colon cancer. Dennis was a proud native New Orleanian, born on August 3, 1946, to Juanita and William (Bill) Aloysius Quinn, Jr. He grew up in Gentilly and graduated from St. Aloysius High School in 1965. After graduating, he would begin a career spanning the next 50 years in consumer sales. His gregarious nature and dazzling charm made sales a natural fit. Dennis married Roberta Bogataj on April 12, 1997. He was a passionate golfer and found himself on the course as much as time would allow. He was an active member of many local organizations including the Ed Brauner American Legion Post 307, the 19th Hole Golf Group, Greencrest Golf Club, and Shadowlawn Golf & Social Club. Throughout the years he would hold various board member positions within these organizations. Dennis was also a seasoned and enthusiastic 35-year member of the Irish Channel St. Partick’s Day Club. His favorite time of year occurred in early March, when he would celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by strolling with his best friends in the Irish Channel parade. In 2007, he held the honor of Grand Marshal, leading the parade through the streets of Uptown. He had a boundless enthusiasm for life, his family, traveling, and the 19th hole. He is preceded in death by his brother, Terrence J. Quinn. Dennis is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Roberta B. Quinn, two daughters Heather Q. Taylor (Roy Jr.) and Bridget Q. Micieli-Martinez (Juan), stepdaughter Christine Kelly (Steven), and stepson Bryan Mayely (April), grandchildren – Kaelin Taylor, Roy Taylor III, Benicio Micieli-Martinez, Meagan Kelly, Matthew Kelly, Mason Kelly and Brooke Ponder. His presence as a loving husband, father, and grandfather will be profoundly missed but remembered with warmth and love. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make a memorial contribution to St. Michael Special School located in New Orleans. Funeral services will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Visitation begins at 10 am, followed by a prayer service at 1 pm. Burial will follow at Metairie Cemetery.