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John P. Quinn M.D.

John Quinn Obituary

Quinn M.D., John P. John P. Quinn, 62. Beloved husband of Maria Virginia Villegas, M.D.; loving father of John (Gerry) Quinn, Robert (Kendra) Quinn, Christopher Quinn, M.D., Veronica Quinn; proud grandfather of Alexander and James Quinn; dear brother of Catherine (Tim) McGinness, M.D., Patrick (Susan) Quinn, Timothy (Kellie) Quinn, Maureen (Ray) Urchel, Michael Quinn, Paul Quinn and Mary (David) Schultz; kind uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Dr. Quinn was a world-renowned specialist in the field of Infectious Disease. Dr. Quinn worked at Loyola University Medical Center; Michael Reese Medical Center; Columbus-Cabrini Medical Center; University of Illinois Medical Center (Vice Chair, Department of Medicine); Cook County Hospital; Scientific Director, Chicago Infectious Disease Research Institute; Pfizer Global and Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals. Fellow, American College of Physicians, Infectious Diseases Society of America. Professor of Medicine: Loyola University College of Medicine; University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Illinois College of Medicine; Northwestern University School of Medicine; Rush University. Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26 at St. Brides Church, 7811 S. Coles Avenue, Chicago. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to assist the retired Loretto Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), Office of Development, P.O. Box 508, Wheaton, IL 60187 or St. Brides, 7811 S. Coles Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649, would be greatly appreciated.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 24, 2013.
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Dr. Quinn was a beloved attending at Michael Reese Hospital during my internship and residency. He was that rare attending who had a vast wealth of knowledge coupled with a marvelous sense of humor. My sincerest of sympathies to the entire Quinn family.

Jacqueline Wisner

January 8, 2014

My friend

Spurs

November 9, 2013

I want to express my sincere condolences
to Dr. Mary Lou Tomyanovich, Mother
to Dr. John Quinn's children, Veronica and
Christopher, and stepmother to John Jr. and Robert.
You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
My family and I have fond memories of times
we spent with our children on vacations, birthdays
and holidays.
Dr. Tomyanovich has been an inspiration and
loving member in our family.
With our deepest sympathy and love,

Janet Mulderink, Jill Vorobiev and Julie Mantooth

Janet Mulderink

October 27, 2013

Very sorry to hear of the loss of a Quinn family member. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

wally kane

October 27, 2013

Our Prayers are with your Family. Love, Chris and Roxanna Nugent

October 27, 2013

Blessings to all in John's family, as well as his many friends and distinguished colleagues. May he rest in peace.

Father Jim Lewis

October 26, 2013

My condolences to the Quinn family for their loss. From what I've read he was a great man.

Dave Gardner

David Gardner

October 26, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of sadness. May God bless you.
Dave, Amy and Michael Starzyk

October 26, 2013

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Quinn family. Many of our Loretto Sisters remember fondly the Quinn family from our days at St. Bride. May the
Irish Blessing be with John and each one of you.
Sr. Catherine Foley,IBVM
US Province Leader

October 25, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers to John's family. St Bride's school and the Loretto Sisters were truly blessed and grateful for the presence of the Quinn family.
Grace Creighton (Mother Thaddeus)

October 25, 2013

John was truly a rare individual in all respects. We will miss him dearly.

Alita Miller

October 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers to John's family. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jim & Elizabeth Weber

Jim & Elizabeth Weber

October 24, 2013

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