J. Gerard Quigley, of Rock Tavern, NY entered into eternal rest on November 10, 2017 at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh, NY with his loving family by his side. He was 64 years old.

The son of the late Hugh Quigley and Kathleen (McNamara) Quigley, Gerard was born on July 18, 1953in Beacon, NY.

Gerard attended SUNY Canton and earned an Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science. Gerard was a founding partner with his brother Kevin of the Quigley Bros. Funeral Home in Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. He was the Owner/President of Quigley Funeral & Cremation Services in Rock Tavern, NY.

Gerard was a devoted husband and a true family man who enjoyed spending time with his family and adored his nieces and nephews. Family gatherings will never be the same and Gerard will be missed beyond words. His compassion for people was portrayed through his work and the many families he served throughout his career.

Gerard is survived by his loving wife, Barbara C. (Kosjaniuk) Quigley at home; his stepson: Chris R. Tarrington of Vails Gate, NY; his stepdaughter: Joanna C. Horne of Walden, NY; his sister: Kathleen Quigley of Peterborough, NH; his brothers: Hugh Quigley and his wife Margaret of Coxsackie, NY, Patrick Quigley and his wife Joanne of Plattekill, NY and his twin brother D. Kevin Quigley and his wife Diane of Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 12th at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. A Funeral Service will be held at 5 p.m. following Visitation at the funeral home. Cremation took place at Oxford Hills Crematory, Chester, NY.

Memorial Contributions in Gerard’s name may be made to The Lustgarten Foundation, 415 Crossways Park Drive, Suite D Woodbury, NY 11797

Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley Bros. Funeral Home; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www.Quigleybros.com