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Raymond Quirk Obituary

Quirk, Sr., Raymond E. Age 60, of Bradley, IL, formerly of Homewood-Flossmoor-Markham area. Army Veteran Korean War. Beloved husband of Sharon Quirk nee Elashik. Loving father of Raymond Jr. (Rita), Kevin (Amy), and Michael (Caroline) Quirk. Cherished Grandfather of Liam, Landon, Kaelyn, Izabella, and Aidan. Dearbrother of Robert (Sue), Martin, Gerry, David (Kelley), Philip, and the late Timothy (Laine) Quirk. Brother-in-law of John (Lynn) Elashik, Terence Elashik, and Linda (Emile) Marchand. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Hwy, Homewood Thursday from 3:00 until the time of service at 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to "Liam Quirk Benefit Fund." For information call (708) 798-5300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 9, 2011.

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sharon quirk

July 13, 2011

And before I forget Papa, Izabella kisses your picture every time she goes to sleep whether it is nap time or night time she has a picture of you and her and kisses it non stop saying Papa. When she see's me she is very excited to see me but she also looks for her Pap and then gets very sad because Papa is not with me.

sharon quirk

July 13, 2011

Happy Birthday sweetheart, I love and miss you every day and night. We all do from your son's and daughters and granchildren and from Rayymond and Rita's baby which is due Dec 10th and from Michael and Caroline's baby which is due Jan 10th. We all know that you are watching over all of us all the time. And a special Thank You to you and to God for helping Liam, Kevin, Amy, Liam, Landon, Kaelyn and Aidan and making sure that Liam is cured of cgd. Also I know that Amy's family would say the same thing to you. I love you now and forever sweetheart and I miss you.

sharon quirk

July 13, 2011

I love you and I miss you everyday of my life. I still can't believe that God took you from us. But I have to truly believe that God has a plan and that included you to take care of our grandchildren as you always did. But to make sure that Liam would be cured of cdg. I miss you and I will always miss you. Happy Birthday my love of my life forever and ever.

michael quirk

July 13, 2011

happy birthday dad we all miss you a lot love you.

March 23, 2011

To Sharon and family, With deepest sympathy. Ray will be missed. Remembering the good time I had at your wedding. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow and always. Susan P. Oceanside, California

March 12, 2011

Sharon and Quirk Family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of Ray. I just saw the notice today. I haven't seen Ray in a long time, but I remember him as being a great guy. Jim Hughes, Mokena, IL

George Hemesath

March 11, 2011

Hello Sharon, I am so sorry to hear this news. I have many fond memories of Ray from Dominick's - especially his infectious laugh. I will miss that. Sue and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.

March 11, 2011

March 11, 2011

"My deepest sympathy to you and to your love ones. You are always in my thoughts and prayers, Ray was a wonderful husband,a loving Papa and a geat friend. Ray, I'll miss you.

Love,
Olivia Marek (Palos Hills, IL)

Barbara Durkee

March 10, 2011

It breaks my heart not to be with you or help to console you, Sharon. Ray was a wonderful guy and will be remembered lovingly and missed by all our family. Please know that Russ and I send our thoughts and prayers to you, your boys and their wives, granchildren, and the rest of the family. Love, Barbara-Ann and Russ

Ronald Ommen

March 10, 2011

What a wonderful man always up beat and looking for a laugh in everything. We will miss him dearly. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Ron,Mary & Collin Ommen

Laura Doyle

March 10, 2011

Ray and Sharon, we fondly remember the two of you always being together and the love you had for your sons and grandchildren. We remember a funny story of Sharon setting the Thanksgiving turkey on fire and Ray running over to our house to call the fire dept. Thank God it all turned out well and with a funny story in the end. We were sad to see you guys go when you moved a few years ago and hope that your last years were filled with love and happiness. We love you guys: Pete and Laura Doyle, your Dover Road neighbors across the street. May you rest in peace Ray and that your memories live on forever in your family as they will in ours.

STEVE COWAN

March 10, 2011

RAY, GOOD GUY, NICE GUY, FAMILY MAN,GREAT SALESMAN,AND JUST A GOOD PERSON TO THE CORE,NEVER ONCE DID I HEAR A BAD THING ABOUT RAY.AS A CO-WORKER I WOULD LOOK FORWARD TO SWAPPING STORIES ABOUT THE GRANDKIDS, HE WAS SO PROUD OF EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.HE WILL BE MISSED,BY ALL OF US AT COMMUNITY,OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES

Caroline Quirk

March 10, 2011

I still have that lucky coin and I will always cherish it. I will miss your sense of humor. I love you, Caroline

March 10, 2011

Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. I will try to make it to the wake tonight but if I don't, my prayers are with you and your family. Cathy Halley

Minnesota Quirks

March 10, 2011

Sharron and family,
Both my brother and I are saddened to hear of Rays passing. Its been years since our visits however aunt Jeannie keeps us updated on the family. May you cherish his memories as we both will do

Your Minnesota cousins
Pat and Colleen Quirk

Christina Michaud

March 10, 2011

Aunt Sharon, Michael, Kevin and Raymond,

I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Ray was a great man and he will be missed by many. There are too many memories to pick just one, but I think some of his happiest times were when he was with his grandkids. There was just a certain light he got playing with them and talking about them that I will never forget.

I am also so very sorry I cannot be there with you all right now. Please know that I am thinking of you all and sending you lots of love and light.

I love you all.

Becca and Roy Zohar

March 10, 2011

Even though we only met briefly at Rita and Ray's wedding, it was obvious and apparent the amazing family you've built over the years and I feel blessed that my sister is in the loving presence of the Quirk family. Our love and support is with you all during this time of loss, love and everlasting memories.

DAVE KERR

March 10, 2011

RAY WHAT CAN I SAY.COMMUNITY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. WHEN WE WORKED TOGETHER WERE THE DAYS I LOOKED FORWARD TO. OUR TALKS ABOUT OUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED WITH A SMILE FROM ME. OUR PRIVATE TALKS ABOUT PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED WITH A LAUGH.YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.WHEN THINGS GOT SILLY AT WORK I COULD ALWAYS TALK TO YOU. THANK YOU RAY FOR BEING MY FRIEND. I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.

March 10, 2011

Dear Shannon and the Quirk Family,

We would like to express our sincere condolences on the recent passing of your husband. We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time. You are very fortunate to have a man such as your husband in your life.

Love,

Erwin, Maria, Tristan, Aidan, and Evan, the Danan Family in Aurora, IL

Katie Cumbo

March 9, 2011

Ray,

Work will never be the same without you. I keep waiting for you to come up to the counter and make me laugh with all of your crazy jokes. I will miss your trips to the vending machine for "snack time" as you called it. You were a father/grandpa figure for me and I'm going to miss you very much. A few weeks ago, when your son came in to buy his car, you brought each of your grandkids up and introduced them to me. I will miss your stories about them. You loved them so much and your eyes lit up everytime you talked about them. Anytime someone asks me about my Life 4 Liam bracelet, I tell them Liam's story and what a great Papa he has. To the Quirk family, my prayers are with you at this time.

Lindsay Benninger

March 9, 2011

To Sharon and Family,
At a loss for words, what an amazing husband,dad, PAPA you had. I truly believe my dad went to work just to "goof" off with his buddy, Ray. Such a good man, you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe & Janet Velasco

March 9, 2011

To Mike, Caroline and the Quirk Family:
Our heart felt condolences on your sudden loss. His spirit, peace and love will remain with you each and every day.

Ashley Valera

March 9, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ray you were such a wonderful person.

Steve & Cathy Roti

March 9, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Greg Patras

March 9, 2011

Ray, we didn't work together very long, but, I got to know you well enough that I knew you were a good family man and a great guy to kid around with. Reading these messages, I can see you left a legacy of which you can be very proud. I ask God to bless your family and bring them comfort.

Gemma Maj

March 9, 2011

Dear Caroline,
I looked forward to meeting your father-in-law at Izabella’s 2nd birthday celebration but the turns of events was unfortunate. I only heard wonderful things about him through conversations with your mother during the last year. His passing seemed to happen too fast for you, his family and friends. Please accept my condolences and extend the same to Mike and his family during this time and know that you are in my thoughts.
Love,
Tita Gemma

March 9, 2011

It saddens me to see you go, you were a great dad, papa, brother and uncle to all of us. We love you and you will be missed. Rest in Peace and be our angel and watch over the rest of us.

Love you always,
Tricia, Tony, and Alyssa

Kevin Quirk

March 9, 2011

To my father and best friend,
When I look at my children I see you, when I look in the mirror I see you, when I look at pictures I have great memories of you. My promise to you, I will take care of mom while you sit next to God watching over us. My stories I share will keep your legacy on forever. This world just had a great person leave earth but heaven just received another angel. My kids will know how much you loved them, I promise to make you a proud father and Papa. You will be missed deeply. I love you Dad, I'll never forget you...

Terry Family

March 9, 2011

To the Quirk Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of your loved one. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to call us. RIP Ray.

Rita Quirk

March 9, 2011

I love you old man.

Kevin Quirk

March 9, 2011

To my father and best friend,
I look at my children and see you, I look in the mirror and see you, I look at pictures and have great memories of you. My promise to you, I will live the rest of my life praising your legacy. Letting the kids know that papa loved them more than anything in the world. And most of all, I will take care of mom while you sit next to God and watch over our entire family. This world has lost a great person but heaven just received another angel. I love you dad and you will missed deeply.

Sue & Bob Quirk

March 9, 2011

One of my fondest memories of Ray is the night Bob & I got engaged and he got so nervous-he got sick and couldn't take me home. So Ray did. We love you Ray and you were a great brother. Remember-Death leaves a heartache no one can heal: but loves leaves a memory no one can steal. Peace & Love to the family Sue & Bob

Amy Quirk

March 9, 2011

You will always be loved and missed. RIP uncle Ray!

March 9, 2011

To Sharon & family,
We are so sorry to learn of Ray's passing. Please accept our sympathy for your loss. If we can help you thru this difficult time we would be glad to help.
Dick & Madge Chisholm

michael quirk

March 9, 2011

I just wanted to tell you dad that I love you so much.

March 9, 2011

To Sharon, Mike, Caroline,Izabella and the Quirk Family,
We're sending our love and prayers for all of you during this difficult time.We are deeply saddened, of Ray's passing away, but we will always treasure the priveledge of meeting him.He will always have a special place in our hearts.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy,
Jun,Eden Danan and family

From the Staff of Tews Funeral Home

March 9, 2011

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