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William M. “Bill” Quinn, 93
October 16, 2021
William M. “Bill” Quinn, 93, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Landis Homes on Saturday, October 16, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Victoria “Vicky” (Navari) Quinn with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Sherburne, New York, Bill was the son of the late Ward V. and Anna (Mullins) Quinn. Upon graduation from high school, he served in the Army in Korea. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Colgate University in 1952. After years in sales in the metals industry, Bill and Albert Charlton founded Fabral Corporation in 1967. Bill built Fabral into the leading metal industrial and agricultural roofing and siding company in the US, rose to President and retired in 1982 after 25 years.
Bill earned the nickname Lefty as a left-handed pitcher for Colgate University. He loved working outdoors, golfing, and spending time at the Lancaster Country Club. He was an active member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He was the dedicated husband and a proud father, and “Poppy” to his seven grandchildren. He was known for his generosity to his family, his church, and his community.
In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his son, LtCol(Ret) Ward Quinn, USMC and his wife, Leslie; his daughter Shauna Muller and her husband, Tim; his grandchildren Katie (and her husband, Patrick), Danielle, Victoria, Brady, Alli, Nick, and Benny; his daughter-in-law Kelly Quinn; and his sister, Mary Murdock. He was preceded in death by his son Stephen Quinn; his brothers Ward Quinn and Thomas Quinn; and his sisters Jane Elliott and Katherine Lacalamita.
A funeral service will take place at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E Delp Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Daniel Powell officiating. Friends and family will be received at the church at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lancaster Catholic High School’s Capital Campaign at www.lchsyes.org (650 Juliette Avenue, Lancaster PA 17601) or St. John Neumann Catholic Church at https://sjnlancaster.org/ (601 E Delp Rd – Lancaster PA 17601).
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October 23, 2021
Vicky, I was saddened to read about Bill’s death this past week. He accomplished much and was a good man. Now he moves on to a greater state. God bless you.
Steve Senkowski
October 21, 2021
I had the honor of working at Fabral at the Gridley, Ill plant in the data center. Mr. Quinn always called me by name, he always took the time to ask me how was my son with CP was doing. He created a policy directed for me so I could meet my sons medical needs. Mr. Quinn took great care of the employees that worked for the company. I always had total respect for him. All he ask was come to work give a 100% and do your job to the best you could be. He allowed and he listen to the employees to grow and expand if there area of work and would capitalized on the employees ideas to move the company forward as well as move the employees forward. RIP Mr. Quinn I learn so much from you and I thank you very much for your giddiness.
Richard Tewell
October 19, 2021
“Uncle Bill” was my kind, funny and generous Uncle. When we were kids, and money was scarce, he would bring the most expensive and coolest Christmas gifts and leave them with my mother to put under the tree. Since I grew up in the same small town as he did, he was a role model for me that one could “make it” in the bigger world outside that town. I am forever indebted to him for that. Memories of Uncle Bill have flooded me for days now. A fine Christian businessman and a wonderful Uncle. I will miss his sense of humor.
James Elliott
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- Friday, October 22, 2021
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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- 601 E. Delp Rd.
- Lancaster, PA 17601
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