DOB/DOD: October 24, 1916 (Norwalk, CT) – January 29, 2011 (Southbury, CT); 94 years old
MARITAL STATUS: Married Elizabeth Lindblom on August 6, 1949, in Norwalk, CT
CHILDREN: Two daughters, Elaine M. Quick Zarcone (1952-) and Patricia Quick (1956-).
LOCAL ADDRESS: 25 St. John Street (house no longer there)
ENLISTMENT: January 19, 1942
SERVICE NUMBER: 31040633
DISCHARGE: December 4, 1945
UNIT: Company B, 85th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
FAMILY: Born to George (1869-1935) and Daisy B. Smith Quick (1887-1950). One stepsister, Bertha Brennan Flynn (1904-1993). Two sisters, Dorothy Quick Ginther (1923-2012) and Carolyn E. Quick Winters (1926-1967). One stepbrother, David L. Brennan (1907-1993). Two brothers, George V. Quick (1917-1982), and Russell Quick (1919-1974).
CIRCUMSTANCES: Injured both ears after driving over a landmine in a jeep in Germany on March 16, 1945
DECORATIONS: Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and the Purple Heart Medal; also Expert Light Machine Gunner, Rifle Sharpshooter, and Pistol Marksman.
From magnerfuneralhome.com
Howard L. Quick, age 94, of Brookfield and a former longtime Norwalk resident, died peacefully at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Lindblom Quick. Howard was born in Norwalk on October 24, 1916, son of the late George and Daisy Smith Quick. He was a graduate of Norwalk High School and afterwards received an associate’s degree in accounting. Howard retired from R.T. Vanderbilt, where he had worked in quality control and was co-owner of Chouinard & Quick Sanitation in Wilton. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart while serving under General Patton in Europe. Howard was a longtime member and head usher for 40 years at the East Avenue United Methodist Church and was an avid bowler and golfer.
Survivors include two daughters, Elaine M. Zarcone (Gary) of Oxford, WI and Patricia Quick (Tony Wise) of Brookfield, CT, a sister, Dorothy Ginther of Albuquerque, NM, 2 grandchildren, Kevin Michael Zarcone (Cynthia) and Cara Ann Zarcone, and her fiance Aaron Stetter, great-granddaughter Eleana E. Zarcone and several nieces and nephews. Howard was also predeceased by his siblings, Bertha Brennan Flynn, David L. Brennan, George and Russell Quick, and Carolyn Quick Winters.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 4, at 11 AM at the East Avenue United Methodist Church. Howard’s family will receive friends at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk, on Thursday from 5-8 PM. Donations in his name may be made to the East Avenue United Methodist Church, 244 East Avenue, Norwalk, 06855.
Buried in Norwalk Union Cemetery, 91 Ward Street, Norwalk, Connecticut; Avenue F, Plot 375. Photo from FindAGrave.com.
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