"Dear Mrs. Quigley, Missy, Lissa , Kate, John and David and extended family. I only recently found out about Dr, Quigleys passing, My extended condolences to all. I hope all the wonderful memories you all share ease in the loss you are feeling, With Deepest Sympathy, Jennifer"
In loving memory of
Robert Quigley, DC
April 14, 1934 - September 3, 2010
Dr. Robert Joseph Quigley, DC, 76, of 80 Young Drive, Portsmouth, RI, died Friday, September 3, 2010 at home. He was the husband of Sharon Tierney Quigley of Portsmouth. Born in Newport, RI on April 14, 1934, he was the son of the late John and Marguerite Reynolds Quigley.Robert was a 1954 graduate of Rogers High School and earned his Bachelors Degree from RI College in 1958. He continued his studies at the Chiropractic Institute of New York, receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1964. Dr. Quigley opened his practice in Rhode Island in 1965, and has been located on Main Road in Tiverton for the last 35 years. He was awarded RI Chiropractor of the Year in 1994 and Newport Daily News Citizen of the Year in 2001. Dr. Quigley was Chairman of the State of Rhode Island Department of Health--Health Services Council, past president of the Massachusetts Chiropractic Society, and involved in dictating the professional standard of Chiropractors, on both the state and national Boards of Chiropractors and licensing boards. Robert was an active volunteer with several civic organizations, including the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission, the Transportation Advisory Committee of the RI DOT, and the Portsmouth Planning Board.He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sharon Tierney Quigley of Portsmouth, two sons John A. Quigley of Ithaca, NY, and David B. Quigley of Boulder, CO, his three daughters Michelle Lash of Waterville Valley, NH, Melissa Quigley of Providence, RI, and Katherine Quigley of San Clemente, CA. Robert is also survived by his brothers William Quigley of Newport, and John Quigley of Newport, RI, and his sister Ann Quigley of Newport. He also leaves his grandsons Max, Alexander, and Benjamin Lash of Waterville Valley, NH, granddaughter Anna Quigley and grandson Parker Quigley of Ithaca, NY, and granddaughters Clare and Addison Quigley of Boulder, CO. He was preceded in death by his son Robert J. Quigley, and his sisters Rita Russo and Marie Phelan. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, September 7 at 9:00am from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held Monday, September 6 from 5:00-8:00 in the Connors Funeral Home.Memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse Services Of Newport Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Dpt. Rescue Wagon Fund, P.O. Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Tributes
"I wish to express my deepest sympathies to the family of Dr Robert Quigley. The date is the 23rd of September and I just learned of his passing and am writing this with a very heavy heart. I have been a patient of his for over ten years,and just ended treatment with him at the end of August 2010. I'm in shock.. He was a great doctor and a kind, gentle man..I will miss him. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Patricia Mannion"
"To the Quigleys, I am so sorry for your loss.Dr Quigley helped me though much back pain for many years. He was not only my doctor but he was also my friend. He will be missed."
"my thoughts and prayers go out to you . i was little when my mom worked for you and she always thought the world of both of you she loved you both so dearly and i know my mom margeret stevens would want me to write something her prayers and mine go out to you and your family .sharon mom thought the world of you god bless"
"to the family: It is with great sympathy I share your loss. He was a great and kind man whom I actually enjoyed going to as a patient over the years."
"Dear Missy, I'm so sorry to hear the news about your dad. Please know that I am keeping you and yours in my heart as you begin this latest journey of grief. Love, Emily"
"Dear Quigley Family, We were so sorry to just learn about your very sad loss. I remember well the joy I saw in dad's eyes the day we gathered for Missy and Brian's wedding at your wonderful home! He was a great man and will be missed by all who were lucky to be touched by his presense in their lives. God Bless You Love Dan and Emily Murphy"
"Dear Quigley family, It is with great sadness that my family hears of the Dr's passing. My entire family were patients of his for over 40 years. He was a very smart and kind man. If it were not for his care I would not have been on my feet. He was always so thoughtful of his patients. He will be missed so much not only for his care but his friendship. Just know he was a wonderful Dr. and a wonderful person. Sorry for your loss as well as ours."
"Dear Kate and Family, Bill and I were very sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. May you be comforted by the many cherished memories you shared with your dad. "Sometimes a smile happens in a flash, but the memory of it can last a lifetime." Sincerely, Marlene and Bill"
"Dear Mrs. Quigley and family: You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I will remember Dr. Quigley with fondness as he always greated me with a warm smile. I wish you and your children much peace. Sincerely, Katy O'Donnell McNamara"
"Bob and his family were neighbors and good friends for a number of years while our children and theirs were growing up together. In more recent times I alway enjoyed Bob's enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, the many civic activities to which he devoted his time. This community, and this state, will miss his contributions. He was a good man!"
"It was my privilege and honor to serve with Dr. Quigley on the Health Policy Council for many years. He will be greatly missed for his leadership and dedication to improving the health of all Rhode Islanders. I would like to express my condolences to all his family. Dr. Bob will be greatly missed by many of his associates and colleagues."
"It is with great sadness that I read Tina Dolen's email tonight. Dr. Bob Quigley was the backbone of the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission for over twenty-five years. When I joined the AIPC, for my brief six year stay, Dr. Quigley welcomed me and gave me great support. It was an honor to serve on the commission with him. His leadership, and 'can do' attitude gave me what I needed to do my best while at the AIPC and, then, the courage to move on to newer challenges. I admired Bob Quigley greatly. I know that he will missed by all of us who had an opportunity to serve on any of his many boards and commissions. My heart goes out to his family and to those who had the honor to serve with him."
"Dr. Quigley was a wonderful man. Being my chiropractor for many many years, he kept me walking upright when noone else could. May you rest in peace Dr. Quigley, you will be sorely missed. God Bless your famly."
"My most sincere condolences. All of us will miss greatly this honest, hardworking, and dedicated friend. Joe Miller"