Growing up in the 50's we Ray Heatherton on B&W TV as "The Merry Mailman." Two decades later we had John Quinn as our real-live mailman in Westchester. I always appreciated John's sober wit, great stories and scruples. Many heartfelt thanks to John during some overstressed years. Barb ---------------------- JJ John Thomas Quinn, Sr. S September 17, 1947 - May 2, 2016 John Thomas Quinn, Sr, 68 of Poughkeepsie passed away on May 2, 2016 at Mid Hudson Regional Medical Center. Born on September 17, 1947 in North Tarrytown to the late Clement and Gertude Kane Quinn. John grew up in Sleepy Hollow and Attended Stepanic High School in White Plains and Fordham University. In 1967, after he graduated college, he enlisted in the United States Army and in January 1994 retired from the New York Army national Guard as a Master Sergeant. During the time he was in the National Guard he worked for the United States Post Office for 40 years and was postmaster in Wappingers Falls before retiring in 2009. He will always be remembered as a funny person with a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh. He had a heartfelt devotion to his spiritual community. John is survived by his loving children Bridget Quinn and her husband Andrew Sorkin of Wappingers Falls, Patrick Liam Quinn and his companion Diana Miller of Accord, and Kathleen Siobhan Quinn of Poughkeepsie. Cherished Abba to Elijah Liam Quinn and Clara Grace Quinn. He was predeceased by his Son John T. Quinn Jr. Friends may call on Thursday May 5, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Home, 1028 Main St, Barb MizScarlettNY@aol.com