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 Franklin J. "Bus" Quinn
September 10, 2005
Franklin J. "Bus" Quinn, 85, of 430 North St. died Saturday at Berkshire Medical Center.
Born in Dalton on July 21, 1920, son of Francis J. and Mabel Morgan Quinn, he was a 1938 graduate of the former Dalton High School.
A World War II Army veteran, he served with the 174th General Hospital Medical Corps for 3 1/2 years, 14 months of that time in France. He participated in the landing on Omaha Beach and was discharged in February 1946.
Mr. Quinn owned and operated two restaurant/bars, the Central Lunch, now the Hard Hat, for 28 years, and Quinn's Place, now Jacob's, for 10 years. He sold both businesses in 1974 and was appointed a Superior Court officer, from which he retired in 1993.
He was a communicant of St. Agnes' Church, a lifetime member of the Dalton American Legion, and a charter and lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, where he served as commander.
He was also a longtime member of Wahconah Country Club, a member of the Berkshire County Deputy Sheriffs' Association for more than 40 years and a Yankees fan.
Mr. Quinn was involved in the local sports scene for many years as both a player and a sponsor of the Fast Pitch League, traveling to several areas to participate in tournament play.
He also sponsored tournament cribbage teams that competed in area contests.
He and his wife, the former Eileen Hoctor, would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 31.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Franklin J. Quinn of Orange, Calif., and a sister, Dorothy Grodin of Atlanta. A daughter, Toni Quinn, died in 1984.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- Mr. Franklin J. "Bus" Quinn died in Pittsfield on Saturday, Sept. 10. Loving father-in-law to Karen Quinn and loving uncle to Mark, Dennis, Brian and Ann-Marie Poopor, Lois Novak, Richard Everhart, Linda Weisner, Barbara Gieseking.
He leaves a very special person, Diane Young. He also leaves his constant companion, his dog, Muffi. An avid Yankees fan, he and his father, Frank Quinn, an avid Red Sox fan, attended many games in both Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park. The funeral will be tomorrow, Sept. 13, at 8 from DWYER FUNERAL HOME, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 at St. Agnes' Church celebrated by the Rev. Christopher Malatesta, pastor.
Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Dalton. Calling hours at the funeral home will be today, Sept. 12, from 5 to 8. If friends desire, donations may be made to St. Agnes' Church or to the Dalton Ambulance Fund, both in care of the funeral home, 776 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.
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