Patrick Quigley
December 29, 1950 – January 14, 2014
Patrick Quigley, 63, of Wirtz, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Patrick was born on December 29, 1950 in Esh Winning, England U.K. He is survived by his wife of 43 wonderful years, Irene Quigley of Wirtz, VA; Son, Jeremy Quigley of Rocky Mount, VA; Daughter, Jennifer Wilson and son-in-law, David Wilson, grandson, Charlie Wilson, granddaughter, Casey Wilson of Hardy, VA; Brothers William (Billy) Quigley, John Quigley, J. Michael Quigley, and Kevin Quigley; Sisters Winfred, Mary, and Angela.
A native of England, Patrick served as apprentice and journeyman with Harrison and Harrison where he perfected his skills in fine English cabinetmaking and earned Master Organ builder’s credentials. Patrick also worked for Gabriel Kney in London Ontario Canada before joining Visser-Rowland in Houston TX in 1979. In 1998, Patrick moved his family to Rocky Mount, VA to start up his own adventure in the Pipe Organ Building world with QLF Custom Pipe Organ Components.
The family would like to thank all the family and friends for all the love and support they have given to them during a very difficult time in their lives.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Patrick’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Virginia 24018.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 21, 2014 from 5 to 7 PM at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-334-5151.