Linda M. Quinn

Born Linda Cipullo in Bronx, New York, she spent her early childhood in Lefrak City, Queens, before growing up in Eltingville, Staten Island. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Cipullo and the late Anna May Wells. She was also lovingly raised by her stepfather, the late Martin Rosenberg. Linda graduated from Tottenville High School, and it was in Staten Island that she built lifelong friendships and created the foundation for the family, relationships, and memories that would mean so much to her throughout her life.

Linda worked as a hairdresser, first at Spankys Hair Salon in New Springville and later at Salon Nouveau in Annadale, where her warm personality and ability to connect with everyone made her a natural at making people feel welcome.

Linda married the love of her life, Andrew Quinn, and the couple recently celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary this past August. After their marriage, they later settled in Huguenot, Staten Island, where they raised their family and began building the many traditions and memories that would become such an important part of Linda’s life.

After spending many summers enjoying the Jersey Shore, Linda eventually turned her love of the area into a reality. In 2004, she and Andy relocated to Manasquan, New Jersey, where she loved every minute of life by the shore. Although she loved her home in Manasquan, Linda always enjoyed returning to Staten Island for family gatherings, dinners, and time with her close childhood friends.

Above all else, Linda was about family. She cherished time with her children, Dawn and the late Robert J. Shay Jr., Daniel and Jessica Quinn, and Andrew Jr. and Amber Quinn. She was a proud grandmother to Robert, Ryan, Jonathan, Michael, Jameson, and Rylee, and was delighted to welcome her great-grandson, Maddox, into the family.

Linda treasured her sisters, Laurie, JoAnne, and Gail, and shared a special bond with her many nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family members. She also cherished her lifelong childhood friends and her beloved Ocean City crew. Her family continued to grow over the years, and nothing brought her more happiness than watching that family grow alongside the memories they made together.

Linda had a gift for making people feel welcome, cared for, and happy. She was happiest when everyone around her was happy, often putting the needs of others before her own and never looking for recognition or credit. She simply loved being there for the people she loved.

She was an incredible cook and was known for the many recipes she lovingly shared. She especially enjoyed hosting, and her Sunday dinners were truly something special. With a family full of law enforcement, those dinners could feel like the original “Blue Bloods” table—filled with family, stories, laughter, and plenty of food.

Linda also loved creating traditions. In the late 1980s, she began a family tradition of annual trips to Ocean City, Maryland. What started with just one family eventually grew into an extraordinary gathering of more than 120 extended family members each July. It became a tradition that reflected Linda perfectly: bringing people together, keeping family close, and creating memories that would last for generations.

She loved her trips to Atlantic City, enjoying her snow crab legs, and exploring the many seafood restaurants along the shore. In her quieter moments, some of her favorite times were much simpler—going to Dunkin with Andy and then sitting together at the Manasquan Inlet watching the boats go by.

Linda also carried a deep sense of love and remembrance for those she had lost. Following the tragic loss of her son-in-law, Robert, on September 11, 2001, she became a dedicated donor and supporter of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a cause that remained close to her heart.

Linda was always looking toward the next memory. She had recently talked about possibly taking her first trip to Disney World—proof that even after a lifetime filled with family adventures, she was still dreaming about what could come next.

And then there was Linda herself.

No matter where she went, everyone seemed to know Linda. She could call a restaurant, grocery store, or car dealership and somehow speak to them as if she were the manager. She had a way about her that was completely unique—confident, funny, caring, and unmistakably Linda. Those who knew her could probably hear her voice just reading those words.

Linda leaves behind a lifetime of love, laughter, traditions, recipes, stories, friendships, and memories. She never wanted the spotlight, but she was often the person who made sure everyone else had a place at the table. Her greatest legacy is the family she loved so deeply and the countless people who felt happier simply because Linda was part of their lives.

She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., followed by a 5:00 p.m. Mass at Casey McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral Home.