Joseph F Quinn Jr., son of the late Joseph Quinn Sr. and Norma Quinn of Wellesley, MA, born October 4th
1951 in Dorchester MA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 30th 2015 after
his battle with cancer. Joseph was raised in Wellesley, MA along with his seven siblings. A 1970 graduate
of Wellesley High School, Joseph went on to study photography at The Art Institute of Boston. He then
worked as a photographer at Otis Air Force Base and The Naval War College in Newport RI. Joseph
resided in Taunton MA. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying kayaking, hiking, and fishing. He is
survived by his siblings Jane Gleason and her husband Ralph Gleason of Otis Ma, Michael Quinn of
Worcester Ma, Barbara Phillips and her Husband Jim Phillips of Norfolk Ma, Richard Quinn of
Framingham Ma, John Quinn and Kathryn Quinn of Douglas Ma, and Ellen Prives and her husband Barton
Prives of Wellesley Ma. He was pre-deceased by his brother Phillip Quinn and his wife Debra Chipman of
Framingham Ma. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews Abbey and Dillon Prives of Wellesley Ma,
Zoe and Molly Quinn of Medway Ma, Madeline Phillips of Norfolk Ma, Shawn Gleason of Houston Tx,
Timothy and Emma Quinn of Douglas Ma. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to
Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan StreetSuite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923, WWW.caredimensions.org
Or Appalachian Mountain Club, 5 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108 WWW.outdoors.org/donation
A celebration of Joseph's life will be held Sunday, May 17, 2015, 1:00PM at the Wellesley College Club, 727 Washington St. Wellesley.
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