John P. Quincannon, Jr.
January 15, 1957 ~ August 12, 2017
Portland - John Patrick Quincannon, Jr., 60, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a heart attack on August 12, 2017.
John was born in Portland on January 15, 1957, a son of the late John P. and Katherine (Foley) Quincannon.
He graduated from Portland High School in 1976, and went on to study Marine Engineering at the Maine Maritime Academy, graduating with the Class of 1980. John was a member of the Marine Engineer's Beneficial Association (MEBA) Union. He sailed with the American Trading and Shipping Company out of New York and also with Texaco, until joining MEBA. He sailed with MEBA for over 20 years before retiring in 2013 due to health issues.
John was a life-long contributor to the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine, and was a communicant of the former St. Patrick's Church.
He is survived by his sister, Anne Q. Garthwaite and husband Gerald of Gorham; brother, Stephen Quincannon and wife Helen of Buxton; niece, Katherine Bressette and husband Jay of Buxton; nephews, Jason Quincannon and wife Felicia of New Gloucester, and Stephen Quincannon of Buxton. He is also survived by many grand nieces, grand nephews and cousins.
John's family would like to thank the many friends and neighbors, especially Ronnie Perry, who were supportive of John and his dog, Bailey.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine, PO Box 7830, Portland, ME 04112 or to the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241
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My condolences go out to the Quincannon family at this time of loss. Many great memories
all through the years. A sad time for Libbytown, rest in peace John.
Dave Francis
– David Francis
i r ember watching a game in his house! he made me feel at home miss him!!!!!!
– Kevin Conley
“Eight Bells
In the days of sailing ships sailors couldn’t afford their own time pieces and most relied on the ship’s bells to tell time. The ship’s boy kept time by using a half-hour glass. Each time the sand ran out, he would turn the glass over and ring the appropriate number of bells. Each “watch” is four hours, or eight bells, in length.
On a sailor’s passing, the traditional ringing of Eight Bells pays respect to the deceased and signifies that a sailor’s “watch” is over.” Your watch is over John, you rest easy now shipmate.
I have fond memories of sailing with John. “Quinny” and I have been friends and shipmates since our Maine Maritime days. In the Maine tradition, John was a reliable and hard worker, a faithful member of the “black gang” (as they call engineers). He was a great shipmate! John always livened up a trip and was well liked by officers and crew. We were always glad to hear that he was signing on. In the officer’s ward room, he was never far from a cribbage board and was always mustering up a friendly card game that guaranteed lots of stories and good-natured ribbing. A humble and personable guy, he was fun to be around.
Those long voyages were so much easier when sailing with local friends and shipmates like John. Time at sea and life away from home can be difficult, but guys like John always made things smoother. Grateful to have those memories and to have known him. So “Quinny” – we will miss you shipmate! We’ll miss you mate!
A final and heartfelt farewell “in the language of the sea”:
“Fair winds and following sea!
And long may your big jib draw!”
David &Lisa Baker
– David Baker
i remember taken Susan campell to the prom ? an d he wish he took her ?
– Kevin Conley
My Deepest Condolence’s To The Family. Rest In Peace Johnny.
– Annemarie Folan
I am saddened to hear of the loss of John. I knew him growing up as teenagers, and as the younger brother of Stephen. John was a friendly, fun, and good guy. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. Brian Jeffery
– Brian Jeffery