Richard J. Quinlan

Retired Captain on the Boston Fire Department.

Of Dorchester, died peacefully on November 12, 2024 at the age of 101 years.

Beloved husband of the late Anna E. (Rourke) Quinlan.

Loving father of Mary O’Connell and her late husband Kevin of Quincy, Richard and his wife Melinda Quinlan of Scituate, Kathleen and her husband Michael Callahan of Myrtle Beach, SC, Anna and her husband John Flynn of Scituate, Larry Quinlan of Dorchester, Claire Charbonnier of Norwell, Lorraine Quinlan of Dorchester, and the late John J. Quinlan BPD of Weymouth.

Father-in-law of Carol Quinlan of Weymouth.

Brother of the late Mary Quinlan.

Devoted “Grandpa” of 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will honor and remember Richard’s life by gathering for visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Margaret Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 800 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, on Friday morning, November 15th at 10 A.M.

Burial with Military Honors will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

Richard was a proud veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Boston Fire Department for 43 years, retiring as a Captain, and a member of the Boston Fire Drill Team. He was an active member of the former St. Kevin Parish in Dorchester and a member of their Holy Name Society for many years. He especially enjoyed playing cribbage and spending time with his loving family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the Pat Roche Hospice Residence, 86 Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, MA 02043.