Obituary of Francis Xavier Quigley, Sr.

Francis Xavier Quigley Sr., 88, of Libertyville, US Army, passed away peacefully December 21, 2019 at Loyola Medical Center, Maywood. Francis was born and raised in Chicago graduating from St. Ignatius High School and attended Loras College in Dubuque Iowa. Francis dedicated 45 years of loyal service to Bell and Howell and enjoyed retirement summering at Grand Beach Michigan. He was devoted to his wife and dedicated to his children. Faith was one of the highest priorities he instilled in his family and was dedicated to his Catholic faith being a parishioner of St. Joseph Church for 46 years, participating in the vocational club and attending daily Mass. Francis is remembered as an accomplished pianist and for his great sense of humor that he maintained until his last breath. He was a great man and will be dearly missed. Francis is survived by Margaret (nee Burke) his beloved wife of 63 years; his loving children Francis X. Jr. “Frank”, James Francis (Carol), Margaret Mary, Anne (Jim) Bower, Eileen, John Francis (Kimberly) and Joseph Francis (Dalia); his adoring grandchildren Ryan, Maddie, Colleen, Brigit, John, Jackie, Meaghan, Jack, Michael, Brendan, Gwendolyn, Wade, Nolan and Vytas and his cherished great-grandchildren Carter and Kendall. Francis is preceded in death by his parents John and Madeline and his 7 siblings. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30am Saturday December 28th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 121 E Maple Ave, Libertyville. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials made to the Catholic Extension Society, 150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606 or the St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, 1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060 would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements by McMurrough Funeral Chapel (847) 362-2626. Please sign the guestbook at libertyvillefuneralhome.com. Celebrate the Irish...wear green.