Robert L. Quirk

December 21, 1919 - January 14, 2018

Albany-Robert L. Quirk, 98, entered Eternal Life Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Teresian House. Born in Utica, he was the son of the late James and Mary Kennedy Quirk. Robert was a Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps, and served his Country during WW II. He was the recipient of the American Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. SGT. Quirk participated in some of the most epic and storied battles and campaigns of that war, including Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland. He belonged to America’s Greatest Generation. Robert was a graduate of Albany High School, and Siena College. He retired as a tax examiner after many years of service with New York State Taxation and Finance. He was the husband of the late Anne McArdle Quirk; dear father of Eileen Fox (Raymond), Kevin Quirk (Mary), Margaret Perry (James), James Quirk (Jenny) John Quirk (Patricia) and the late M. Kelly Guthrie (Joseph): cherished grandfather of Brendon Fox (Amanda), Kyla Fox Scherer (John Andrew), Ryan Guthrie (Kelsey), Sean Perry, Lauren Quirk, Steven Quirk, Thomas Quirk and Molly Quirk; great grandfather of Hadley Grace Scherer, Scarlett Fox Scherer, Evelyn Kennedy Fox, Hazel May Fox, Mary Helen Guthrie and Jack Ryan Guthrie; brother of James, Edward, Michael, Andrew, William, and Robert Quirk, and Mary Quirk Rowe; many nieces and nephews survive. Robert’s family would like to thank the staff at the Teresian House for the great care given to our loved one. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Robert’s family Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY. Funeral services Friday, January 19, 2018 at 10:30 am in McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany, NY thence to the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany, NY at 11:00 am where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, immediately following the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Robert in a special way may send contributions to the Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street, Albany, NY 12208. To leave a special message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com