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==Birth==
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James F. Quinn was born in Copiague, N.Y. on Saturday, January  22, 1944, Mr. Quinn was the son of the late James and Rosemary Cooper Quinn of Lindenhurst, N.Y. and later Rock Hill, S.C. He grew up in Lindenhurst, Long Island. His siblings were:
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*Thomas Quinn
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*John Quinn
  
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James Quinn attended Suffolk Community College as a night student and young parent where he earned an associate’s degree in accounting in 1969. He then enrolled in Hofstra University and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting, graduating in 1972. Mr. Quinn continued his education at Hofstra, while working and raising his family, earning his master of business administration degree in finance in 1975.
  
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In 1990, Mr. Quinn earned his juris doctorate degree at Touro College Law Center in Huntington, N.Y. He was licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. Further, Mr. Quinn was a certified public accountant, real estate broker, and insurance broker.
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==Military==
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James F. Quinn served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1964.
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==Occupation==
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James Quinn was a successful real-estate developer.
  
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“With over 11,000 hours of flight logged, Jim could be found evenings and weekends flying with his wife and his wide circle of friends and flight students at Albany County Airport. Jim’s accomplishments as a pilot were exceptional. He was an Air Transportation Pilot, held a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating, numerous land and sea single- and multiple-engine ratings, and was a Certified Flight Instructor.
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Mr. Quinn enjoyed a long and successful career in real estate development and acquisitions in a variety of executive positions including senior vice president and chief financial officer at the Galesi Group in Guilderland; president of G. Ventures Management Co. in Wayne, N.J.; and executive vice president and chief financial officer for DCG Development Co. in Clifton Park. Mr. Quinn joined The United Group of Companies, Inc. in 1996. He served for 16 years as the vice chairman and was responsible for the executive direction of all United Group development and financing projects, new acquisitions, and the development of new product lines.
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==Marriage & Children==  
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James F. Quinn married  Elaine Reisert Aug. 28, 1967, exactly 47 years before his death. Their children were:
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*James Quinn and his wife, Stacy, of Albany
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*Michelle Marcello and her husband, Anthony, of Freehold
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*Timothy Quinn and his wife, Sherry, of Selkirk
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*Kerry Quinn of South Westerlo
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*Duane Quinn and his wife, Rebecca, of Berne
  
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James F. Quinn died on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 at Albany Medical Center as a result of serious injuries suffered in a plane crash on August 15, 2012.
  
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WESTERLO — James F. Quinn, a family man and successful real-estate developer, died on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 — the 47th anniversary of his marriage to Elaine Reisert. A Westerlo resident, Mr. Quinn died at Albany Medical Center as a result of serious injuries suffered in a plane crash on Aug. 15, 2012. He was 68.
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“Jim had two great loves in his life — his family and flying,” his family wrote in a tribute. “His family is large and happy and they spent hours together at Monday-night family dinners with 20-plus in attendance, lovingly prepared by Elaine. He cherished the time he spent with everyone, from dinners out with the grandkids to Sunday-morning breakfasts at the Windowbox Café after church. He helped his family in every way and was the center of their lives.
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“With over 11,000 hours of flight logged, Jim could be found evenings and weekends flying with his wife and his wide circle of friends and flight students at Albany County Airport. Jim’s accomplishments as a pilot were exceptional. He was an Air Transportation Pilot, held a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating, numerous land and sea single- and multiple-engine ratings, and was a Certified Flight Instructor.
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“Jim was a flying aficionado, spreading his love of flying and planes to a wide group of friends and admirers. His closest circle of pilots he trained affectionately referred to themselves as ‘Quinn’s Air Force.’
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“Jim volunteered countless hours piloting Angel Flights, providing free air transportation for all types of charitable and medically related needs. Many of the flights were to transport injured military service men and women — a service to which he was devoted.”
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Born in Copiague, N.Y. on Jan. 22, 1944, Mr. Quinn was the son of the late James and Rosemary Cooper Quinn of Lindenhurst, N.Y. and later Rock Hill, S.C. He grew up in Lindenhurst, Long Island, with his brothers, Thomas and John.
  
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WESTERLO — James F. Quinn, a family man and successful
 
real-estate developer, died on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 — the 47th
 
anniversary of his marriage to Elaine Reisert. A Westerlo resident,
 
Mr. Quinn died at Albany Medical Center as a result of serious
 
injuries suffered in a plane crash on Aug. 15, 2012. He was 68.
 
“Jim had two great loves
 
in his life — his family and
 
flying,” his family wrote in a
 
tribute. “His family is large and
 
happy and they spent hours
 
together at Monday-night family
 
dinners with 20-plus in attendance,
 
lovingly prepared by
 
Elaine. He cherished the time
 
he spent with everyone, from
 
dinners out with the grandkids
 
to Sunday-morning breakfasts
 
at the Windowbox Café after
 
church. He helped his family in
 
every way and was the center
 
of their lives.
 
“With over 11,000 hours of
 
flight logged, Jim could be
 
found evenings and weekends
 
flying with his wife and his
 
wide circle of friends and flight
 
students at Albany County Airport. Jim’s accomplishments as
 
a pilot were exceptional. He was an Air Transportation Pilot,
 
held a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating,
 
numerous land and sea single- and multiple-engine ratings, and
 
was a Certified Flight Instructor.
 
“Jim was a flying aficionado, spreading his love of flying and
 
planes to a wide group of friends and admirers. His closest circle
 
of pilots he trained affectionately referred to themselves as
 
‘Quinn’s Air Force.’
 
“Jim volunteered countless hours piloting Angel Flights, providing
 
free air transportation for all types of charitable and
 
medically related needs. Many of the flights were to transport
 
injured military service men and women — a service to which
 
he was devoted.”
 
Born in Copiague, N.Y. on Jan. 22, 1944, Mr. Quinn was the son
 
of the late James and Rosemary Cooper Quinn of Lindenhurst,
 
N.Y. and later Rock Hill, S.C. He grew up in Lindenhurst, Long
 
Island, with his brothers, Thomas and John.
 
 
Mr. Quinn married Elaine Reisert in 1965 in Wantagh, N.Y.
 
Mr. Quinn married Elaine Reisert in 1965 in Wantagh, N.Y.
He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1964. After
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completing his military service, he attended Suffolk Community
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He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1964. After completing his military service, he attended Suffolk Community College as a night student and young parent where he earned an associate’s degree in accounting in 1969. He then enrolled in Hofstra University and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting, graduating in 1972. Mr. Quinn continued his education at Hofstra, while working and raising his family, earning his master of business administration degree in finance in 1975.
College as a night student and young parent where he earned
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an associate’s degree in accounting in 1969. He then enrolled in
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In 1990, Mr. Quinn earned his juris doctorate degree at Touro College Law Center in Huntington, N.Y. He was licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. Further, Mr. Quinn was a certified public accountant, real estate broker, and insurance broker.
Hofstra University and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting,
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graduating in 1972. Mr. Quinn continued his education at
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Mr. Quinn enjoyed a long and successful career in real estate development and acquisitions in a variety of executive positions including senior vice president and chief financial officer at the Galesi Group in Guilderland; president of G. Ventures Management Co. in Wayne, N.J.; and executive vice president and chief financial officer for DCG Development Co. in Clifton Park. Mr. Quinn joined The United Group of Companies, Inc. in 1996. He served for 16 years as the vice chairman and was responsible for the executive direction of all United Group development and financing projects, new acquisitions, and the development of new product lines.
Hofstra, while working and raising his family, earning his master
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of business administration degree in finance in 1975.
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Mr. Quinn was an active participant in a wide variety of community service organizations including Helderberg Interfaith Community Safe Haven Inc., a women’s shelter in Altamont. Further, as an attorney, he donated many hours of pro bono service to the needy and less advantaged. He was also a communicant of St. Lucy’s/St. Bernadette’s Church.
In 1990, Mr. Quinn earned his juris doctorate degree at Touro
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College Law Center in Huntington, N.Y. He was licensed to practice
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Mr. Quinn is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Elaine Reisert Quinn, and his adored children James Quinn and his wife, Stacy, of Albany, Michelle Marcello and her husband, Anthony, of Freehold, Timothy Quinn and his wife, Sherry, of Selkirk, Kerry Quinn of South Westerlo, and Duane Quinn and his wife, Rebecca, of Berne.
law in New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.
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Further, Mr. Quinn was a certified public accountant, real estate
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Called Poppy by his 10 grandchildren, he is also survived by Sarah Aloisi and her husband, Justin, Nicole Marcello, Marina Quinn, Alyssa Marcello, Tyler Mack, Connor Quinn, Brandon Quinn, Matthew Quinn, Caiden Quinn, and Madalena Quinn. He is also survived by his brother Thomas Quinn and his wife, Karen, of Rock Hill, S.C. His brother, John Quinn, who had also lived in Rock Hill, S.C., died before him.
broker, and insurance broker.
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Mr. Quinn enjoyed a long and successful career in real estate
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His family thanks the staff of the emergency and surgical intensive care units of Albany Medical Center for the exceptional care and compassion.
development and acquisitions in a variety of executive positions
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including senior vice president and chief financial officer at the
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Calling hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fredendall’s Funeral Home at 199 Main Street in Altamont. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial the following morning, Saturday, Sept. 1, at 10 a.m. at St. Lucy’s / St. Bernadette’s Church at 122 Grand Street in Altamont. Interment at Long Island National Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Galesi Group in Guilderland; president of G. Ventures Management
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Co. in Wayne, N.J.; and executive vice president and chief
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Memorial contributions may be made to Angel Flight Northeast Inc., 492 Sutton Street, North Andover, MA 01845 or at www. angelflightne.org.
financial officer for DCG Development Co. in Clifton Park.
 
Mr. Quinn joined The United Group of Companies, Inc. in 1996.
 
He served for 16 years as the vice chairman and was responsible
 
for the executive direction of all United Group development and
 
financing projects, new acquisitions, and the development of new
 
product lines.
 
Mr. Quinn was an active participant in a wide variety of community
 
service organizations including Helderberg Interfaith
 
Community Safe Haven Inc., a women’s shelter in Altamont. Further,
 
as an attorney, he donated many hours of pro bono service
 
to the needy and less advantaged. He was also a communicant
 
of St. Lucy’s/St. Bernadette’s Church.
 
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Mr. Quinn is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Elaine Reisert
 
Quinn, and his adored children James Quinn and his wife,
 
Stacy, of Albany, Michelle Marcello and her husband, Anthony, of
 
Freehold, Timothy Quinn and his wife, Sherry, of Selkirk, Kerry
 
Quinn of South Westerlo, and Duane Quinn and his wife, Rebecca,
 
of Berne.
 
Called Poppy by his 10 grandchildren, he is also survived by
 
Sarah Aloisi and her husband, Justin, Nicole Marcello, Marina
 
Quinn, Alyssa Marcello, Tyler Mack, Connor Quinn, Brandon
 
Quinn, Matthew Quinn, Caiden Quinn, and Madalena Quinn.
 
He is also survived by his brother Thomas Quinn and his wife,
 
Karen, of Rock Hill, S.C. His brother, John Quinn, who had also
 
lived in Rock Hill, S.C., died before him.
 
His family thanks the staff of the emergency and surgical intensive
 
care units of Albany Medical Center for the exceptional
 
care and compassion.
 
Calling hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m.
 
at Fredendall’s Funeral Home at 199 Main Street in Altamont.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian
 
Burial the following morning, Saturday, Sept. 1, at 10 a.m.
 
at St. Lucy’s / St. Bernadette’s Church at 122 Grand Street in
 
Altamont. Interment at Long Island National Cemetery will be
 
held at a later date.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to Angel Flight Northeast
 
Inc., 492 Sutton Street, North Andover, MA 01845 or at www.
 
angelflightne.org.
 
  
  
 
Quinn dies after plane crash
 
Quinn dies after plane crash
By Melissa Hale-Spencer
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James F. Quinn of Westerlo,
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By Melissa Hale-Spencer  
a successful real-estate
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developer, was doing what he
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James F. Quinn of Westerlo, a successful real-estate developer, was doing what he loved — piloting a plane — on Aug. 15 when something went awry.
loved — piloting a plane — on
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Aug. 15 when something went
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The plane’s single engine stalled soon after take-off from Albany International Airport and crashed on Van Vranken Road in Clifton Park, according to Sergeant John Phelps with the New York State Police. On Tuesday, Quinn died at Albany Medical Center of serious injuries suffered from the crash.
awry.
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The plane’s single engine
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Quinn managed to land the crippled plane without hitting any houses. State Police responded to the scene at about 7:30 a.m., and found the small yellow aircraft had crashed, said Phelps. The plane had just one passenger, Walter F. Uccellini, Quinn’s business partner. The pair were on a business trip.
stalled soon after take-off from
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Albany International Airport
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Uccellini, said Phelps, was killed upon impact. Quinn, with a head injury, was taken to Albany Medical Center. Uccellini had been the chairman and president of The United Group of Companies, Inc. Quinn, who joined The United Group of Companies in 1996, served for 16 years as vice president and was responsible for the executive direction of its development and financing projects, new acquisitions, and new product lines.
and crashed on Van Vranken
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Road in Clifton Park, according
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Uccellini was 67; Quinn was 68.
to Sergeant John Phelps with
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the New York State Police.
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“Jim had two great loves in his life — his family and flying,” his family wrote in an obituary this week. (The full obituary is on page 19.) “Jim was a flying aficionado, spreading his love of flying and planes to a wide group of friends and admirers,” his family wrote. “His closest circle of pilots he trained affectionately referred to themselves as ‘Quinn’s Air Force.’”  
On Tuesday, Quinn died
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His family also wrote about how he piloted “Angel Flights,” providing free transportation for charitable causes and medical needs. A veteran himself, Quinn was devoted to transporting injured service men and women.
at Albany Medical Center of
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - August 30, 2012
serious injuries suffered from
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the crash.
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Quinn, James F.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Quinn managed to land the
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crippled plane without hitting
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Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Friday, August 31, 2012
any houses. State Police responded
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to the scene at about
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Deceased Name: Quinn, James F.
7:30 a.m., and found the small
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yellow aircraft had crashed,
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WESTERLO James F. Quinn, age 68, of Westerlo, passed away on August 28, 2012, his 47th wedding anniversary, at Albany Medical Center as a result of serious injuries suffered in a plane crash on August 15, 2012. Born in Copiague, N.Y. on January 22, 1944, Mr. Quinn was the son of the late James and Rosemary Cooper Quinn of Lindenhurst, N.Y. and later Rock Hill, S.C. Jim grew up in Lindenhurst, Long Island, and his siblings are Thomas (Karen) Quinn and the late John Quinn, both of Rock Hill, S.C. James married Elaine Reisert in 1965 in Wantagh, N.Y. He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1964. After completing his military service, Jim attended Suffolk Community College as a night student and young parent where he earned an associates degree in accounting 1969. He then enrolled in Hofstra University and earned a bachelor degree in accounting, graduating in 1972. Mr. Quinn continued his education at Hofstra, while working and raising his family, earning his master of business administration in finance in 1975. In 1990, Mr. Quinn earned his juris doctorate degree at Touro College Law Center, Huntington, N.Y. His was licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. Further, Mr. Quinn was a Certified Public Accountant, real estate broker, and insurance broker. Mr. Quinn enjoyed a long and successful career in real estate development and acquisitions in a variety of executive positions including senior vice president and chief financial officer at the Galesi Group, Guilderland, N.Y., president of G. Ventures Management Co. in Wayne, N.J., and executive vice president and chief financial officer for DCG Development Co., Clifton Park, N.Y. Mr. Quinn joined The United Group of Companies, Inc. in 1996. He served for 16 years as the vice chairman and was responsible for the executive direction of all United Group development and financing projects, new acquisitions, and the development of new product lines. Jim had two great loves in his life - his family and flying. His family is large and happy and they spent hours together at Monday night family dinner with 20+ in attendance lovingly prepared by Elaine. He cherished the time he spent with everyone from dinners out with the grandkids to Sunday morning breakfasts at the Windowbox Cafe after church. He helped his family in every way and was the center of their lives. With over 11,000 hours of flight logged, Jim could be found evenings and weekends flying with his wife and his wide circle of friends and flight students at Albany County Airport. Jim's accomplishments as a pilot were exceptional. He was an air transportation pilot, held a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating, numerous land and sea single and multiple engine ratings, and was a certified flight instructor. Jim was a flying aficionado spreading his love of flying and planes to a wide group of friends and admirers. His closest circle of pilots he trained affectionately referred to themselves as "Quinn's Air Force." Jim volunteered countless hours piloting Angel Flights providing free air transportation for all types of charitable and medically related needs. Many of the flights were to transport injured military service men and women - a service to which he was devoted. Mr. Quinn was an active participant in a wide variety of community service organizations including Helderberg Interfaith Community Safe Haven Inc., a women's shelter in Altamont, N.Y. Further, as an attorney he donated many hours of pro bono service to the needy and less advantaged. He was also a communicant of St. Lucy's - St. Bernadette's Church. Mr. Quinn is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Elaine Reisert Quinn and his adored children, James (Stacy) Quinn of Albany, Michelle (Anthony) Marcello of Freehold, Timothy (Sherry) Quinn of Selkirk, Kerry Quinn of South Westerlo, and Duane (Rebecca) Quinn of Berne. Called Poppy by his 10 grandchildren, Jim is also survived by Sarah (Justin) Aloisi, Nicole Marcello, Marina Quinn, Alyssa Marcello, Tyler Mack, Connor Quinn, Brandon Quinn, Matthew Quinn, Caiden Quinn, and Madalena Quinn. Our family would like to thank the staff of the Emergency and Surgical Intensive Care Unit of the Albany Medical Center for the exceptional care and compassion shown to our loved one and our family. Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fredendall's Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont, N.Y. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial the following morning, Saturday, September 1, at 10 a.m. at St. Lucy's - St. Bernadette's Church, 122 Grand St., Altamont. Interment in Long Island National Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Angel Flight Northeast Inc., 492 Sutton St., North Andover, MA 01845 or at www.angelflightne.org.
said Phelps. The plane had
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just one passenger, Walter F.
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Uccellini, Quinn’s business
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partner. The pair were on a
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business trip.
 
Uccellini, said Phelps, was
 
killed upon impact. Quinn,
 
with a head injury, was taken
 
to Albany Medical Center.
 
Uccellini had been the chairman
 
and president of The
 
United Group of Companies,
 
Inc. Quinn, who joined The
 
United Group of Companies
 
in 1996, served for 16 years
 
as vice president and was
 
responsible for the executive
 
direction of its development
 
and financing projects, new
 
acquisitions, and new product
 
lines.
 
Uccellini was 67; Quinn
 
was 68.
 
“Jim had two great loves
 
in his life — his family and
 
flying,” his family wrote in an
 
obituary this week. (The full
 
obituary is on page 19.)
 
“Jim was a flying aficionado,
 
spreading his love of flying
 
and planes to a wide group
 
of friends and admirers,” his
 
family wrote. “His closest circle
 
of pilots he trained affectionately
 
referred to themselves as
 
‘Quinn’s Air Force.’”
 
His family also wrote about
 
how he piloted “Angel Flights,”
 
providing free transportation
 
for charitable causes and medical
 
needs. A veteran himself,
 
Quinn was devoted to transporting
 
injured service men
 
and women.
 
:[[Altamont Enterprise]] - August 30, 2012
 
 
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Date of Birth: Saturday  January  22, 1944<br>
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James F. Quinn

Birth

James F. Quinn was born in Copiague, N.Y. on Saturday, January 22, 1944, Mr. Quinn was the son of the late James and Rosemary Cooper Quinn of Lindenhurst, N.Y. and later Rock Hill, S.C. He grew up in Lindenhurst, Long Island. His siblings were:

  • Thomas Quinn
  • John Quinn

Education

James Quinn attended Suffolk Community College as a night student and young parent where he earned an associate’s degree in accounting in 1969. He then enrolled in Hofstra University and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting, graduating in 1972. Mr. Quinn continued his education at Hofstra, while working and raising his family, earning his master of business administration degree in finance in 1975.

In 1990, Mr. Quinn earned his juris doctorate degree at Touro College Law Center in Huntington, N.Y. He was licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. Further, Mr. Quinn was a certified public accountant, real estate broker, and insurance broker.

Military

James F. Quinn served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1964.

Occupation

James Quinn was a successful real-estate developer.

“With over 11,000 hours of flight logged, Jim could be found evenings and weekends flying with his wife and his wide circle of friends and flight students at Albany County Airport. Jim’s accomplishments as a pilot were exceptional. He was an Air Transportation Pilot, held a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating, numerous land and sea single- and multiple-engine ratings, and was a Certified Flight Instructor.

Mr. Quinn enjoyed a long and successful career in real estate development and acquisitions in a variety of executive positions including senior vice president and chief financial officer at the Galesi Group in Guilderland; president of G. Ventures Management Co. in Wayne, N.J.; and executive vice president and chief financial officer for DCG Development Co. in Clifton Park. Mr. Quinn joined The United Group of Companies, Inc. in 1996. He served for 16 years as the vice chairman and was responsible for the executive direction of all United Group development and financing projects, new acquisitions, and the development of new product lines.

Marriage & Children

James F. Quinn married Elaine Reisert Aug. 28, 1967, exactly 47 years before his death. Their children were:

  • James Quinn and his wife, Stacy, of Albany
  • Michelle Marcello and her husband, Anthony, of Freehold
  • Timothy Quinn and his wife, Sherry, of Selkirk
  • Kerry Quinn of South Westerlo
  • Duane Quinn and his wife, Rebecca, of Berne

Death

James F. Quinn died on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 at Albany Medical Center as a result of serious injuries suffered in a plane crash on August 15, 2012.

Obituary

WESTERLO — James F. Quinn, a family man and successful real-estate developer, died on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 — the 47th anniversary of his marriage to Elaine Reisert. A Westerlo resident, Mr. Quinn died at Albany Medical Center as a result of serious injuries suffered in a plane crash on Aug. 15, 2012. He was 68.

“Jim had two great loves in his life — his family and flying,” his family wrote in a tribute. “His family is large and happy and they spent hours together at Monday-night family dinners with 20-plus in attendance, lovingly prepared by Elaine. He cherished the time he spent with everyone, from dinners out with the grandkids to Sunday-morning breakfasts at the Windowbox Café after church. He helped his family in every way and was the center of their lives.

“With over 11,000 hours of flight logged, Jim could be found evenings and weekends flying with his wife and his wide circle of friends and flight students at Albany County Airport. Jim’s accomplishments as a pilot were exceptional. He was an Air Transportation Pilot, held a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating, numerous land and sea single- and multiple-engine ratings, and was a Certified Flight Instructor.

“Jim was a flying aficionado, spreading his love of flying and planes to a wide group of friends and admirers. His closest circle of pilots he trained affectionately referred to themselves as ‘Quinn’s Air Force.’

“Jim volunteered countless hours piloting Angel Flights, providing free air transportation for all types of charitable and medically related needs. Many of the flights were to transport injured military service men and women — a service to which he was devoted.”

Born in Copiague, N.Y. on Jan. 22, 1944, Mr. Quinn was the son of the late James and Rosemary Cooper Quinn of Lindenhurst, N.Y. and later Rock Hill, S.C. He grew up in Lindenhurst, Long Island, with his brothers, Thomas and John.

Mr. Quinn married Elaine Reisert in 1965 in Wantagh, N.Y.

He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1964. After completing his military service, he attended Suffolk Community College as a night student and young parent where he earned an associate’s degree in accounting in 1969. He then enrolled in Hofstra University and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting, graduating in 1972. Mr. Quinn continued his education at Hofstra, while working and raising his family, earning his master of business administration degree in finance in 1975.

In 1990, Mr. Quinn earned his juris doctorate degree at Touro College Law Center in Huntington, N.Y. He was licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. Further, Mr. Quinn was a certified public accountant, real estate broker, and insurance broker.

Mr. Quinn enjoyed a long and successful career in real estate development and acquisitions in a variety of executive positions including senior vice president and chief financial officer at the Galesi Group in Guilderland; president of G. Ventures Management Co. in Wayne, N.J.; and executive vice president and chief financial officer for DCG Development Co. in Clifton Park. Mr. Quinn joined The United Group of Companies, Inc. in 1996. He served for 16 years as the vice chairman and was responsible for the executive direction of all United Group development and financing projects, new acquisitions, and the development of new product lines.

Mr. Quinn was an active participant in a wide variety of community service organizations including Helderberg Interfaith Community Safe Haven Inc., a women’s shelter in Altamont. Further, as an attorney, he donated many hours of pro bono service to the needy and less advantaged. He was also a communicant of St. Lucy’s/St. Bernadette’s Church.

Mr. Quinn is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Elaine Reisert Quinn, and his adored children James Quinn and his wife, Stacy, of Albany, Michelle Marcello and her husband, Anthony, of Freehold, Timothy Quinn and his wife, Sherry, of Selkirk, Kerry Quinn of South Westerlo, and Duane Quinn and his wife, Rebecca, of Berne.

Called Poppy by his 10 grandchildren, he is also survived by Sarah Aloisi and her husband, Justin, Nicole Marcello, Marina Quinn, Alyssa Marcello, Tyler Mack, Connor Quinn, Brandon Quinn, Matthew Quinn, Caiden Quinn, and Madalena Quinn. He is also survived by his brother Thomas Quinn and his wife, Karen, of Rock Hill, S.C. His brother, John Quinn, who had also lived in Rock Hill, S.C., died before him.

His family thanks the staff of the emergency and surgical intensive care units of Albany Medical Center for the exceptional care and compassion.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fredendall’s Funeral Home at 199 Main Street in Altamont. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial the following morning, Saturday, Sept. 1, at 10 a.m. at St. Lucy’s / St. Bernadette’s Church at 122 Grand Street in Altamont. Interment at Long Island National Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Angel Flight Northeast Inc., 492 Sutton Street, North Andover, MA 01845 or at www. angelflightne.org.


Quinn dies after plane crash

By Melissa Hale-Spencer

James F. Quinn of Westerlo, a successful real-estate developer, was doing what he loved — piloting a plane — on Aug. 15 when something went awry.

The plane’s single engine stalled soon after take-off from Albany International Airport and crashed on Van Vranken Road in Clifton Park, according to Sergeant John Phelps with the New York State Police. On Tuesday, Quinn died at Albany Medical Center of serious injuries suffered from the crash.

Quinn managed to land the crippled plane without hitting any houses. State Police responded to the scene at about 7:30 a.m., and found the small yellow aircraft had crashed, said Phelps. The plane had just one passenger, Walter F. Uccellini, Quinn’s business partner. The pair were on a business trip.

Uccellini, said Phelps, was killed upon impact. Quinn, with a head injury, was taken to Albany Medical Center. Uccellini had been the chairman and president of The United Group of Companies, Inc. Quinn, who joined The United Group of Companies in 1996, served for 16 years as vice president and was responsible for the executive direction of its development and financing projects, new acquisitions, and new product lines.

Uccellini was 67; Quinn was 68.

“Jim had two great loves in his life — his family and flying,” his family wrote in an obituary this week. (The full obituary is on page 19.) “Jim was a flying aficionado, spreading his love of flying and planes to a wide group of friends and admirers,” his family wrote. “His closest circle of pilots he trained affectionately referred to themselves as ‘Quinn’s Air Force.’” His family also wrote about how he piloted “Angel Flights,” providing free transportation for charitable causes and medical needs. A veteran himself, Quinn was devoted to transporting injured service men and women.

Altamont Enterprise - August 30, 2012

Quinn, James F.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Friday, August 31, 2012

Deceased Name: Quinn, James F.

WESTERLO James F. Quinn, age 68, of Westerlo, passed away on August 28, 2012, his 47th wedding anniversary, at Albany Medical Center as a result of serious injuries suffered in a plane crash on August 15, 2012. Born in Copiague, N.Y. on January 22, 1944, Mr. Quinn was the son of the late James and Rosemary Cooper Quinn of Lindenhurst, N.Y. and later Rock Hill, S.C. Jim grew up in Lindenhurst, Long Island, and his siblings are Thomas (Karen) Quinn and the late John Quinn, both of Rock Hill, S.C. James married Elaine Reisert in 1965 in Wantagh, N.Y. He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1964. After completing his military service, Jim attended Suffolk Community College as a night student and young parent where he earned an associates degree in accounting 1969. He then enrolled in Hofstra University and earned a bachelor degree in accounting, graduating in 1972. Mr. Quinn continued his education at Hofstra, while working and raising his family, earning his master of business administration in finance in 1975. In 1990, Mr. Quinn earned his juris doctorate degree at Touro College Law Center, Huntington, N.Y. His was licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. Further, Mr. Quinn was a Certified Public Accountant, real estate broker, and insurance broker. Mr. Quinn enjoyed a long and successful career in real estate development and acquisitions in a variety of executive positions including senior vice president and chief financial officer at the Galesi Group, Guilderland, N.Y., president of G. Ventures Management Co. in Wayne, N.J., and executive vice president and chief financial officer for DCG Development Co., Clifton Park, N.Y. Mr. Quinn joined The United Group of Companies, Inc. in 1996. He served for 16 years as the vice chairman and was responsible for the executive direction of all United Group development and financing projects, new acquisitions, and the development of new product lines. Jim had two great loves in his life - his family and flying. His family is large and happy and they spent hours together at Monday night family dinner with 20+ in attendance lovingly prepared by Elaine. He cherished the time he spent with everyone from dinners out with the grandkids to Sunday morning breakfasts at the Windowbox Cafe after church. He helped his family in every way and was the center of their lives. With over 11,000 hours of flight logged, Jim could be found evenings and weekends flying with his wife and his wide circle of friends and flight students at Albany County Airport. Jim's accomplishments as a pilot were exceptional. He was an air transportation pilot, held a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating, numerous land and sea single and multiple engine ratings, and was a certified flight instructor. Jim was a flying aficionado spreading his love of flying and planes to a wide group of friends and admirers. His closest circle of pilots he trained affectionately referred to themselves as "Quinn's Air Force." Jim volunteered countless hours piloting Angel Flights providing free air transportation for all types of charitable and medically related needs. Many of the flights were to transport injured military service men and women - a service to which he was devoted. Mr. Quinn was an active participant in a wide variety of community service organizations including Helderberg Interfaith Community Safe Haven Inc., a women's shelter in Altamont, N.Y. Further, as an attorney he donated many hours of pro bono service to the needy and less advantaged. He was also a communicant of St. Lucy's - St. Bernadette's Church. Mr. Quinn is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Elaine Reisert Quinn and his adored children, James (Stacy) Quinn of Albany, Michelle (Anthony) Marcello of Freehold, Timothy (Sherry) Quinn of Selkirk, Kerry Quinn of South Westerlo, and Duane (Rebecca) Quinn of Berne. Called Poppy by his 10 grandchildren, Jim is also survived by Sarah (Justin) Aloisi, Nicole Marcello, Marina Quinn, Alyssa Marcello, Tyler Mack, Connor Quinn, Brandon Quinn, Matthew Quinn, Caiden Quinn, and Madalena Quinn. Our family would like to thank the staff of the Emergency and Surgical Intensive Care Unit of the Albany Medical Center for the exceptional care and compassion shown to our loved one and our family. Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fredendall's Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont, N.Y. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial the following morning, Saturday, September 1, at 10 a.m. at St. Lucy's - St. Bernadette's Church, 122 Grand St., Altamont. Interment in Long Island National Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Angel Flight Northeast Inc., 492 Sutton St., North Andover, MA 01845 or at www.angelflightne.org.

Edition: Final Edition Page: D11 Copyright, 2012, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.


Additional Media

James F. Quinn: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: James F. Quinn
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Saturday January 22, 1944
Date of Death: Tuesday August 28, 2012
Est. Age at Death: 68 years, 7 months, 6 days
Confirmation: Verified

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