In Memoriam: Longtime Popular RBR, RFH Teacher, Mater Dei Coach, John Quinn, 69

Longtime popular Red Bank Regional (RBR), Rumson-Fair Haven Regional (RFH) and Holmdel high schools teacher, coach, husband, father and grandfather, John Quinn, passed away on Oct. 30. He was 69.

Born in Newark to Marion (Logan) Quinn and John Quinn, he has been a resident of Shrewsbury for more than 30 years. While at Manhattan College, he met his wife, Joanne, to whom he was married for 38 years.

“John was a special education teacher at Red Bank Regional High School for over 30 years, and continued to teach students through the home instruction program for Rumson Fair Haven High School and Holmdel High School.

“He was a gifted teacher, and he always sought to engage students where they were coming from, with an open mind and heart. Prior to becoming a father, he was a varsity football coach at Mater Dei High School and Red Bank Regional High School and was always happy to share his knowledge and expertise with anyone who would ask.

“When two of his sons became high school coaches, John attended every game, cheering on RFH in football and Holmdel in lacrosse. He will be sorely missed in the stands …

“The hard part is over now, John, it’s time to rest in peace, light and love.”
Loved ones of John Quinn in his obituary

He is survived by: his wife; three sons, Chris (Marissa), Brendan (Hilary) and Patrick (Kristine); and five grandchildren, Murphy, Jamie, Parker, Piper and Reese.

Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St, Red Bank. A memorial mass on Monday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. at St. James RC Church, 94 Broad St, Red Bank. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Multiple Myeloma Team at Hackensack University Hospital, John Theurer Cancer Center, 92 Second Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 in memory of John Quinn.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home