Monthly Archives: August 2011

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Michael James QUINLAN

Mike Quinlan, 70, died suddenly at his home in Kirkland, WA on August 16, 2011.

He was born in New York City on June 30, 1941, to Mickey and Anne (Kelly) Quinlan. He graduated from Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Brooklyn, New York (1958), earned a BSEE degree from Manhattan College (1962), and a MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania (1980).

Mike served proudly and honorably as an officer in the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam War, assigned to the National Military Command Center. He began his career with IBM as an engineer and eventually was named as the President of IBM’s largest sales division. He also served as CFO of IBM’s Asia Pacific business for two years, living in Japan and traveling extensively throughout Asia, managing staff in Hong Kong, Sydney and Tokyo.

After retiring from IBM, Mike became the Director of Technology at the Wharton School. He also founded a computer multimedia firm, served as the CEO of two NASDAQ-listed software companies and consulted internationally in the mobile phone industry. Mr. Quinlan’s diversified career gave him executive insights into technology, international finance, nuclear weaponry, the emergence of China, and entrepreneurship. He recently drew on these broad perspectives to comment on the serious issues the United States will face in the 21st century. He was actively working on a blog and a book at the time of his death.

On September 5, 1964, he married his soul mate ‘Jamie,’ Jean (MacMaster) in Williston, North Dakota. They moved to the Seattle area in 1997. Mike and Jamie shared a mutual passion for travel, whether it was cruising in Antarctica or the Arctic Circle, exploring the world’s greatest cities, or relaxing together on the California beaches. An excellent cook, Mike loved to entertain his family and his good friends around the dining table. Mike was a lifelong golfer, a student of history, a dedicated family man, and a compassionate soul. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Mike is survived by his wife of 47 years; his sister Peggy (Jack) Dowling, Marlboro, MA; his brother John (Cathy), Parkland, WA; his daughter Cindy (David) Jensen, Kenmore, WA; his son Jeff, Aliso Viejo, CA; and two granddaughters, Ashley and Megan.

A private funeral service and burial has been held in his honor. A celebration of Mike’s life is being planned for a later date. Remembrances can be made in Mike’s name to: St. Martin de Porres Shelter, 1561 Alaskan Way S., Seattle, WA 98134 and to the scholarship fund at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Online condolences may be offered at www.sunsethillsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Hills Funeral Home of Bellevue, WA.

Published in The Seattle Times from August 27 to August 28, 2011

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Quinlan, Michael James [MC1962 RIP]

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Roger James Evans

Mr. Evans, 77, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 24, 2011 in his home with family present.

Born November 8, 1933 in Bronx, NY and raised in Brooklyn, NYC, he was the son of Maureen O’Reilly Evans (born in Cobb, Ireland) and Frederic C. Evans of Hammond, New York.

He has a younger sister, Maureen L. Evans, residing in Topsham, Maine. Roger graduated from Manhattan College in 1956 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and was a member of Phi Kappa fraternity. Upon graduation from Manhattan College, he served in the Navy aboard the USS Mills (DER 133). He later served as a Commander of the mine sweeper, USS Linnett.

Roger was married in 1958 to Barbara Pfaffenschlager at St Anne’s On the Hill in Flushing, NY. They initially resided in Salt Point, and later Wappingers Falls, NY.

A devoted husband of 53 years and a loving father to five children, Eileen (married to Richard Carr, residing in Centerville Ohio), Roger Michael (married to Victoria Thomas, residing in Ann Arbor), Elizabeth (married to Rodd Berro, residing in Armonk, NY), twin brothers, Robert (married to Kathy DiSalvo, residing in Vincennes, IN) and John (married to Robin Wiseman, residing in Cary, NC). He has 13 grandchildren and was able to see his oldest grandson recently married.

Roger began his professional career after the Navy with Electric Boat and NJ Bell. He was a long- time employee with IBM, having achieved Senior Engineer status over the course of 27 years with the company (1962-1989).

In 1979, he and the family moved from Wappingers Falls, NY to Mint Hill, NC and later in 1984, Roger and Barbara took a temporary overseas transfer with IBM to Boblingen, West Germany for 3 years. Upon returning, they lived in the Myers Park area for 10 years before moving to the current residence in South Charlotte. Members of St. Peter’s Catholic Church since 1987, Roger and his wife, Barbara, have been active in their church and various volunteer activities.

He was a long-time volunteer with Urban Ministries, Loaves and Fishes, and as a Child Advocate. He shared his knowledge and enthusiasm for computers as a volunteer teacher at the Shepherd’s Center at Southminster. Roger was an avid genealogist, accruing information on the family stretching back several generations.

Roger and Barbara have developed life-long friendships in their church and neighborhood. His quick smile and gentle spirit led to many enjoyable times spent with the Men’s Night Out group, the Saturday Geezer coffee group, and the ROMEO’s (retired old men eating out).

He is survived by Barbara, his wife of 53 years; his sister, 5 children and 13 grandchildren.

Special thanks to Presbyterian Hospice; Sean and Sharon. Donations may be made to Presbyterian Hospice and Urban Ministry.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 27th at 2:30 PM at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The family will receive friends in Biss Hall following the Mass.

J.B. Tallent Funeral Service is assisting his family

Published in Charlotte Observer on August 26, 2011

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Evans, Roger James [MC1956 RIP]

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