Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

James R. Quigley

Passed away on March 27, 2020


James R. Quigley Sr., late of the East Side, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2020. Beloved husband of 56 years to Janice (nee Marcinak). Loving father of Michael (Jessica), Mary (Bill) Aitchison, Brian (Maura), Michelle (Scott) Starcevich, the late James (Andrea) and Patrick (Jennifer). Loving Grandfather of Kristi (Jake) Kabella, Brayden, Brody, Cecelia, Claire, Conor, Amanda (Sam) Kern, Danny, Joey, Liam, Ella, Finn, Sean and Joseph. Great Grandfather of Declynn, Wyatt, Emmett, Adaline, Oliver. Fond Uncle of many loving nieces, nephews. Dear brother of Mary Ellen (late Chet) Myjak and John (late Ruth) Quigley. Brother-in-law of Phyllis Kluch, MaryEllen (late Thomas) Ewing, Dorthy (Wayne) Ivan and George (Cynthia) Marcinak. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Mary (Wilma).
James was an active member of his community, working as a Wake Duty Attendant at Elmwood Chapel and dedicating many years to the Annunciata Athletic Association. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and the Samurai Sledders of Chicago.
Due do the current pandemic, services will be held privately with a memorial to be held at a later date.

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

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Condolences
"So very sorry for your loss. Thought and prayers to the entire family. Such a great man. He will be missed by many !!!!!"
- The Hickey Family
March 30, 2020 8:29 pm

"Condolences and prayers for Big Jim and the Quigley family. Terribly saddened by this, but forever grateful for all the good times, laughs and memories! Love, Jeff"
- Jeffery Lane
March 30, 2020 8:58 pm

"Please accept our most sincere condolences from the Pillarella family. We are with you at this difficult time. "
- Steve Pillarella
March 30, 2020 9:07 pm

"I am very sad to hear of Mr. Quigs passing. My prayers go out to the entire Quigley family. I considered him a good friend and will miss him a great deal. There will always be a spot saved for you at our table at the Samurai meetings. God bless you buddy.."
- Alan Gutierrez
March 30, 2020 9:13 pm

"So sorry to hear this. I will miss him at the Samurai meeting, but most of all making sure he got back safely to his room on trips. Rest In Peace my friend"
- John Botich
March 31, 2020 5:58 am

"I am so sorry, Mary. Please reach out if you need anything. Emily Shelton"
- Emily Shelton
March 31, 2020 9:41 am

"I am so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories you have provide comfort in this difficult time."
- Trish Losso
March 31, 2020 9:41 am

"Our sincerest sympathies are with you, Jan, and with all your family. Treasure your memories and pray our faith will carry us through. With all our love we'll keep you in our prayers."
- RICH & MARILYN SPISAK
March 31, 2020 10:16 am

"We are sorry for your loss ,may the lord be with you and your family."
- theresabrown
March 31, 2020 10:26 am

"Mary, so sorry to hear of your loss.Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Donna OKeefe (Sertoma Centre) "
- Donna OKeefe
March 31, 2020 2:34 pm

"Please accept my Prayers and God Bless you and you family at this sad time."
- Arlene M Ciesielski
March 31, 2020 3:10 pm

"So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May your memories bring u joy. "
- Niki fredericksen
March 31, 2020 3:12 pm

"I’m so sorry to hear about your father. I’m sorry I didn’t know him but he must’ve been a great man because he raised a great family. The Nolan family sends our condolences and please if there’s anything we can do to help in any way don’t hesitate to ask. "
- Chris Nolan
March 31, 2020 3:13 pm

"I am honored and blessed to have known Mr Quigley (my walking buddy) He was truly a blessing in my life and I will miss him. Sending lots of love and prayers to all of you. My condolences. "
- Susan Kubek
March 31, 2020 3:21 pm

"Our Deepest Condolences to Jan & the Entire Family. Jim was a wonderful, funny, kind man that will be missed by all. Rest in Paradise Jim."
- Denise Maggio & Kathy Maggio
March 31, 2020 3:58 pm

" Janice, Our sincere sympathy on Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in God's great peace. Sincerely, Jim and Pat Alleva and Family"
- Jim and Pat Alleva
March 31, 2020 5:28 pm

"So sorry for the whole Quigley family. Thinking and praying for peace and comfort."
- Lisa Bane Kananowicz
March 31, 2020 6:25 pm

"Our hearts go out to the entire Quigley family , your in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. The Zupan Family "
- Jeff and Maureen Zupan
March 31, 2020 9:40 pm

"My prayers are with you my dear friend, Mary! I remember stories you’d share with me about your fun-loving times at the Quigley estate. Love and hugs to you my friend."
- Cynthia Walker Keel
March 31, 2020 11:48 pm

"Mary, my deepest condolences to you and your family. May your memories comfort you during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers."
- Terri (Spisak) Jaworski
April 1, 2020 1:47 pm

"Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Quigley family. The Marchese Family"
- Eleanore Marchese
April 1, 2020 6:40 pm

"Mary, I am so sorry for your loss of your father. I know from you that your family is a close and supportive, tight knit family. I send my thoughts and prayers to you and all of your family, hoping your mom is OK and please know your family is in our hearts in these tough days. My best to you and your family. Alice"
- Alice Merrifield
April 1, 2020 10:20 pm

"I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Sincere condolences and sympathies to all of the family"
- Kathy Pawlowski
April 1, 2020 10:45 pm

"Wishing you many better days ahead as your family manages through this difficult time. "
- Frank & Madelyn Wsol
April 2, 2020 11:35 am

"So sorry to hear of Mr. Quigley passing. Remembering a lot of good time at the Quigley house growing up. I can still hear Mr. Quigs “bad Bob’s on the phone” my condolences to the whole Quigley family. "
- Bob Brooks
April 2, 2020 5:16 pm

"Our most sincere condolences to the entire family. We will miss seeing Jim’s smiling face enjoying breakfast or tacos with his lovely wife, Janice. Jim was always sharing a story, a smile and his kindness. Rest In Peace Mr. Quigley. -From all the staff at Whiting Cafe and Cantina"
- Elena Kantzioris-Bustos
April 2, 2020 10:14 pm

"My condolences to you and your family I pray for comfort and healing in Jesus name Amen 🙏🏾 "
- Pamela Marshall
April 3, 2020 8:35 am

"So sorry to hear about your loss. All of the Quigley Family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. "May GOD Hold You, in the Palm of HIS Hand!""
- Holly McHale
April 3, 2020 3:09 pm

"Mary, it is with a heavy heart that I am letting you know the Quigley Family are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. "
- Steven Rupcich
April 3, 2020 3:28 pm

"Sending warmth, comfort and love to the Quigley family. "
- Tim Henney
April 5, 2020 2:43 pm

"Dearest Quigley Family - My Other Avenue B Family, My heart breaks along with yours as you struggle to process this profound loss. Growing up a few doors down, Mr. Quigley always made me feel like I was part of the family - the third Quigley daughter. I pray that your Faith helps to provide you with strength in the difficult days ahead. I will continue to keep the entire family in my heart and prayers. May you find comfort and peace in knowing how many lives he blessed over the years. Much Love, Now & Always! "
- Cathy Holtzlander
April 5, 2020 9:04 pm

"We are deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Our condolences to his family. "
- Kevin Morrin
April 8, 2020 8:53 pm

"Prayers of strength and comfort for your family. Mr. Quigley was a kind man and a great neighbor to us. Rest In Peace."
- John Strauch
April 9, 2020 6:35 pm

Candles Lit
"Condolences to you all . Very sorry for your loss...May God lift you up in your time of sorrow."
- Debra Patten
March 31, 2020 7:21 am

"We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Jim passing away. We are praying for Aunt Janice and the kids and grandkids. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. We love you!"
- Kluch family
April 4, 2020 2:03 pm

"So sorry for your loss. Sending our thoughts and prayers to your family."
- The Schell Family
April 11, 2020 11:33 am