Terence "Terry" Quirk

1945 - 2022

  • 77 years old
  • Date of birth:  February 2nd, 1945
  • Place of birth:  Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
  • Date of passing:  February 14th, 2022
  • Place of passing:  New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Terence "Terry" Quirk, 77, born on February 2nd, 1945 and passed away on February 14th, 2022. We will remember him forever.

Beloved husband of the late Loretta Quirk (Groves); Loving father of Dawn R. Quirk and her husband Christian Buerkle (of Warner, New Hampshire).  Devoted son of the late James Francis and Edith Quirk of Somerville.  Beloved brother of Martha (Quirk) Wilder and her husband, Charles (of Reading), and the late James, William, Michael, Daniel and Anthony Quirk. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his best friend John Crowell.   

Terry is a U.S. Army Veteran, a longtime member and supporter of AA in Arlington and New Bedford.  He drove a Somerville cab for over forty years where he developed cherished, meaningful friendships that he considered part of his family.  He was always searching for ways to support others by giving them a ride, exchanging stories, or supporting their journey to recovery.   

Visiting hours at the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge Street in Cambridge on Sunday, February 20, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Terry’s memory to High Point alcohol and drug rehab house: https://www.hptc.org/donate/

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Candle lit   on February 18th, 2022

Terry was my dear friend. He picked me up at least 3 times a week AA meetings. He would also take me grocery shopping and once tried to pay for my groceries!    He was someone who didn’t speak often, at the meetings, but when he did everyone was silent as they knew Terry had something important to say. I loved my friend and I will miss him.?? Bethany

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