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Joseph Timothy "Joe" Quealey 1937 - 2017

Joseph Timothy Quealey of Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States was born on August 5, 1937 in Lowell to Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey and David Quealey. He had siblings David J. Quealey Jr., John Francis Quealey, James M. "Jimmy" Quealey, and Clara Susan (Quealey) Dube. Joseph Quealey died at age 79 years old on February 17, 2017 in Lowell.

Joseph Timothy Quealey

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Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States

August 5, 1937

Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

February 17, 2017

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LOWELL -- Joseph Timothy Quealey, a resident of Moore Street, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017, following a brief stay at Wingate of Belvidere. He was 79 years old. Joe was born in Boston on August 5, 1937, a son of the late David and Margaret (O'Hehir) Quealey. He was a graduate of the Sacred Heart Grammar School and Lowell High School, Class of 1956. Following High School, Joe served in the U.S. Army for 2 years, stationed in New Orleans, LA. Joe was a grocer his whole life, having co-owned and operated Quealey's Market on S. Whipple Street with his brother, John. When they sold the market in 1993, Joe went to work for Market Basket at the Stadium Plaza Store. When the Quealey's owned the Market, Joe sponsored a neighborhood softball team that won the 1986 State Championship. Joe was a gentleman. He went about his life in a quiet, unassuming way. Joe was a parishioner of the Sacred Heart Church until its closing. He was also a lifelong member of the Lowell Lodge of Elks. Joe was a classic movie buff, enjoying all of the great movies on the Turner Classic Movie Channel. He enjoyed sweets and never missed an episode of Jeopardy. Joe loved his nieces and nephews tremendously. Surviving Joe are his sister, Clare S. Dube and her husband, Philip R. Dube of Lowell; one brother, James M. Quealey and his wife, Peachie R. Quealey of Lowell; his God Child and niece, Deborah, whom he was especially close to, and his nieces, Katie, Susan, Holly, Kerry, and Jamie; one nephew, Philip; several grandnieces and grandnephews, and many friends. Joe was the brother of the late David Quealey who died January 18, 2015, and John F. Quealey who died October 7, 2016. QUEALEY -- In Lowell, February 17, 2017 at Wingate, Joseph T. Quealey, 79, a resident of the Grove. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on WEDNESDAY MORNING from 9 AM until 11 AM. Joe's Funeral Prayers will be offered at 11 AM in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Published in Lowell Sun on Feb. 20, 2017
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1937

Birthday

August 5, 1937

Birthdate

Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Both his mother and father were born in Ireland.
Early Life & Education

He was a graduate of the Sacred Heart Grammar School and Lowell High School, Class of 1956.
Religious Beliefs

Joe was a parishioner of the Sacred Heart Church until its closing.
Military Service

Following High School, Joe served in the U.S. Army for 2 years, stationed in New Orleans, LA.
Professional Career

Joe was a grocer his whole life, having co-owned and operated Quealey's Market on S. Whipple Street with his brother, John. When they sold the market in 1993, Joe went to work for Market Basket at the Stadium Plaza Store.
Personal Life & Family

When the Quealey's owned the Market, Joe sponsored a neighborhood softball team that won the 1986 State Championship. He was also a lifelong member of the Lowell Lodge of Elks. Joe was a classic movie buff, enjoying all of the great movies on the Turner Classic Movie Channel. He enjoyed sweets and never missed an episode of Jeopardy. Joe loved his nieces and nephews tremendously.
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2017

Death

February 17, 2017

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States
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Obituary

LOWELL -- Joseph Timothy Quealey, a resident of Moore Street, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017, following a brief stay at Wingate of Belvidere. He was 79 years old. Joe was born in Boston on August 5, 1937, a son of the late David and Margaret (O'Hehir) Quealey. He was a graduate of the Sacred Heart Grammar School and Lowell High School, Class of 1956. Following High School, Joe served in the U.S. Army for 2 years, stationed in New Orleans, LA. Joe was a grocer his whole life, having co-owned and operated Quealey's Market on S. Whipple Street with his brother, John. When they sold the market in 1993, Joe went to work for Market Basket at the Stadium Plaza Store. When the Quealey's owned the Market, Joe sponsored a neighborhood softball team that won the 1986 State Championship. Joe was a gentleman. He went about his life in a quiet, unassuming way. Joe was a parishioner of the Sacred Heart Church until its closing. He was also a lifelong member of the Lowell Lodge of Elks. Joe was a classic movie buff, enjoying all of the great movies on the Turner Classic Movie Channel. He enjoyed sweets and never missed an episode of Jeopardy. Joe loved his nieces and nephews tremendously. Surviving Joe are his sister, Clare S. Dube and her husband, Philip R. Dube of Lowell; one brother, James M. Quealey and his wife, Peachie R. Quealey of Lowell; his God Child and niece, Deborah, whom he was especially close to, and his nieces, Katie, Susan, Holly, Kerry, and Jamie; one nephew, Philip; several grandnieces and grandnephews, and many friends. Joe was the brother of the late David Quealey who died January 18, 2015, and John F. Quealey who died October 7, 2016. QUEALEY -- In Lowell, February 17, 2017 at Wingate, Joseph T. Quealey, 79, a resident of the Grove. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on WEDNESDAY MORNING from 9 AM until 11 AM. Joe's Funeral Prayers will be offered at 11 AM in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Published in Lowell Sun on Feb. 20, 2017

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Joseph Timothy "Joe" Quealey-- Obituary 17 feb 2017

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Joseph Timothy "Joe" Quealey-- Obituary 17 feb 2017

Joseph Timothy -Joe- Quealey-- Obituary 17 feb 2017

Date & Place: February 17, 2017 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States

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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--Massachusetts, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1798-1950(1941)

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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--Massachusetts, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1798-1950(1941)

Margaret E. Hehir-Quealey--Massachusetts, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1798-1950(1941)

Name Margaret Quealey
Race Irish
Record Type Naturalization Petition
Departure Place Cobh, Ireland
Arrival Place New York, New York
Marriage Date 18 Oct 1932
Marriage Place Belmont Massachusetts
Petition Date 5 Feb 1941
Petition Place Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Ship Republic
Spouse David

Date & Place: February 5, 1941

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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1964)

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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1964)

Margaret E. Hehir-Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1964)

Name Margaret Quealey Quealey
Gender Female
Residence Year 1964
Residence Place Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Publication Title Lowell, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1964

Date & Place: 1964

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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1958)

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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1958)

Margaret E. Hehir-Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1958)

Name: Margaret Quealey
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1958
Street Address: 73 Moore
Residence Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse: David F Quealey
Publication Title: Lowell, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1958

Date & Place: 1958

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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1960)

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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1960)

Margaret E. Hehir-Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1960)

Name: Margaret Quealey
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1960
Street Address: 73 Moore
Residence Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse: David F Quealey
Publication Title: Lowell, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1960

Date & Place: 1960

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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1956)

Nick Christy Pedro

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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1956)

Margaret E. Hehir-Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1956)

Name: Margaret Quealey
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1956
Street Address: 73 Moore
Residence Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse: David Quealey
Publication Title: Lowell, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1956

Date & Place: 1956

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