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Fr. Thomas J. Quinlivan

1946 - 2025

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February

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Monday, February 10, 2025

James W. Cannan Funeral Home

3155 Orchard Park Road

Orchard Park, New York, United States

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Tuesday

February

Visitation at Church

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Queen Of Heaven Church

4220 Seneca St

West Seneca, New York, United States

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Tuesday

February

Mass

10:30 am

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Queen Of Heaven Church

4220 Seneca St

West Seneca, New York, United States

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Final Resting Place

Nativity Cemetery

10 Highland Ave

Orchard Park, New York, United States

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Kathleen Fries posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Q: How did you meet Fr. Thomas? A: I met Tom while teaching at St. Mary's School for the Deaf in the mid 1970's. Tom loved to laugh and enjoyed telling funny stories in both English and ASL! As an advocate for Deaf children and adults, Tom was instrumental in the establishment of the Western New York Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. The organization later joined 10 other states in New England, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and West Virginia to form Region 1 of the national RID. His family can be proud of his accomplishments! We will miss Tom - he was a shining light in our community! -Kathy Watkins Fries

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Michael O'Meara posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

So sorry to read of Fr. Tom's passing. Lived one block away, in S Buffalo, and grew up with him. He was a year ahead of me at St. John's. He was a great friend! I'll always remember him with his basketball tucked under his arm, on the way to the park. Rest in Peace Tom! Mike O'Meara Chester, VA.

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James S. Quinlivan posted a condolence

Monday, February 10, 2025

Aunt Gert had the Irish mother’s dream come true when her son became a priest ! Uncle Tom and grandpa Tom Q. Were also so thrilled to have Fr. Tom accept God’s calling to the priesthood. The entire Quinlivan extended family has been greatly blessed through Fr.Tom’s masses and prayers. I can’t number the people who have asked me over the years if I was related to Fr. Tom of South Buffalo. I was always glad to say I was and invariably they would respond about how much they loved him as a person and their priest. We all will remember his kind and compassionate manner and his dry humor! Thank you cousins Mary Ann & Liz for being the ever devoted and caring sisters for Fr. Tom especially in his years of failing health. I’m certain he will be waiting to move you to the head of the line into Heaven when your turn comes. I am sure you are both going to miss having him arround to harass you but, he wants all of us to be glad that he is enjoying eternal happiness. Love to you both from cousin Jim & Priscilla

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John Garra posted a condolence

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Mary Ann, Fr. Tom , you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget the baptism of a nephew’s and niece’s child and how he reached out to the churched and unchurched so eloquently. Wonderful! May he rest in peace. John

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John Bartimole posted a condolence

Sunday, February 9, 2025

I had the privilege of working with Fr. Tom on several projects during his time at St. Mary of the Angels in Olean. He was not only a pastor, but a leader in every sense of the word, helping to guide the parish in the restoration of its steeples—and contributing his life’s savings toward that effort. May he rest in peace…

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Kevin Oshaughnessy posted a condolence

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Fr.Tom was the priest I remember most of. I severed many wedding snd masses under him as well as a member of the caravial board. He will be dearly missed❤️❤️❤️

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Patricia DePasquale posted a condolence

Friday, February 7, 2025

Father Tom will always be remembered for his kindness to everyone and his deep love of God. He can now rest in the arms of Our Lord.

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Tom & Louise Quinlivan purchased flowers

Thursday, February 6, 2025

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You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for all of our great times together. Tommy & Louise Quinlivan

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Tom & Louise Quinlivan planted a tree in memory of Fr. Thomas Quinlivan

Thursday, February 6, 2025

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You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for all of our great times together. Tommy & Louise Quinlivan

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John Graham posted a condolence

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Father Tom was a terrific steward guiding Queen of Heaven parish for years. I had the pleasure of getting to know him when I was involved with the Home Scool Guild. We had started Bingo and every Wednesday despite his very busy schedule he would come in and chat with the workers. He will be greatly missed! Also I will be sure to have ice cream at Kone King on March 1st, his favorite!

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Robin Tolsma posted a condolence

Thursday, February 6, 2025

I will always remember how wonderful Father Tom was after my husband passed on Flight 3407. His compassion and wonderful words will never be forgotten. Father Tom was a man of distinction who lead by example. Rest in peace Fr. Tom.

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Thomas Nigrelli lit a candle

Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Father Tom was a great man and listener. He will be remembered for his service to the community. Rest in peace father.

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Eileen Wozniak posted a condolence

Thursday, February 6, 2025

When our church, St Catherine of Sienna closed in 2008, we were devastated. Not unlike all the churches now. Our designated church to move to was Queen of Heaven. The day I went to the rectory to join Q of H, Father Tom welcomed me with open arms and was so nice to me. Needless to say, he was a lovely man and extra special pastor. All my sympathy to his family and friends as he will be truly missed. Eileen Wozniak ( proud parishioner of Q of H).

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Karly Kurkowiak (Miller) posted a condolence

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Proud parishioner and former student of Queen of Heaven. My favorite memory of Father Tom was one time my mom called the rectory and Father Tom answered as if he was the answering machine. Great guy and great sense of humor! We always loved Father Tom. May he rest in heavenly peace.

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