Patrick T. Quigley

Patrick T. Quigley (PT), age 78, passed away November 30, 2023 at Akron City Hospital. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 19, 1945 to Bill and Inez Quigley.

Pat grew up in Lakemore, Ohio where he attended Springfield High School, class of 1964. Pat was an Army veteran. He served December 1965 through December 1967, during which he served in the Vietnam War and was awarded the “Purple Heart”. He was a lifetime member of the Military Order of Purple Heart and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 35 of Akron Ohio. Pat was employed with Babcock and Wilcox (BWXT) as a machinist for 41 and a half years. He retired July 1, 2009.

Pat was known for his love of cars and drag racing, where he made many lifelong friends. He bought his 1970 Plymouth Duster and drove it for one year before racing it for the next 43 years. His car was named the “Dustpan”. He loved spending winters in Clearwater, Florida.

Pat is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sandra K. Quigley; and eight nieces and nephews. Pat is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Inez Quigley; brother, Bob Quigley and wife Patricia; and sister, Margaret Smith.

Family and friends will be received Tuesday, December 5. 2023 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home. 547 Canton Rd., Akron, OH 44312. A service will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. with 1 hour of calling hours prior, at Home Missionary Baptist Church. 1922 Oakes Dr., Akron, Ohio 44312. Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Park where military rites will be conducted by Mogadore VFW Post 8487.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations for Pat Quigley in care of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 35, 1060 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron, OH, 44306.