COUNCIL #8282 - ST. VIATOR REMEMBERS
JOSEPH "JOE" QUAGLIANO

 

Joseph “Joe” J. Quagliano, 82, of Manlius, died Monday, October 14, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Peoria. Joe was born December 30, 1936 in Kewanee, the son of Nick and Carmela (Nevola) Quagliano. Joe was reared and educated in Kewanee Schools, graduating with the class of 1954. Joe graduated with a B.S./B.A. in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Denver University in 1959.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Sarah “Sally” (Dabler) Quagliano; his children: Kevin (Erika) Quagliano, Farmington, MN, Kari (Alan) Harris, New Brighton, MN, Pamela (Mark) Horwitz, Tiskilwa, Deborah (Peter Callahan) Roush, Wyanet, Karen Roush, Rocklin, CA, Marty (Lori) Roush, Manlius, Joseph (Donna Bunten) Roush, Olympia, WA,; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Teresa Kapka, Niles, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Francie, Doc, and sister, Tina.
What a wonderful life. A life: full of faith, love, family, friends and service. Professionally, Joe served the hospitality industry for over half a century, living in Las Vegas for 22 years. He retired from the College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, as the Director, of the exemplary accredited, Food and Beverage Management Program and then retained the title, Professor Emeritus. As a hospitality industry leader and the recipient of many awards, Joe’s long career extended to involvement as both an academic and operational representative on the local, state, national and international levels. He served over the years in the capacity of general manager, director and consultant in hotels, clubs, fine dining establishments, institutional operations and restaurant owner. Before retirement, Joe served as the International Food Service Executive Association’s (IFSEA) Scholarship Chairman. Some may remember that he was the owner of Papa Nick’s restaurant, Kewanee, from 1982 – 1990.
He was the founder of the Miss World Festival Pageant Scholarship program. He served as local councilman and temporary mayor for the City of Kewanee. He founded the Friends of Johnson Park Foundation, which is now celebrating over 30 years in operation and served as its first president.
Joe served his country in the Army in Panama. He was a member of the American Legion, Kewanee Post #0031 for 24 continuous years. Sir Knight Joseph Quagliano, passionately and tirelessly pursued his faith in many ways, selflessly giving of his time and energy to assist others at the state and local levels through the Knights of Columbus. He was the former Charter Faithful Navigator for the Guardian Angel Assembly 3375, Las Vegas Diocese and before returning home to Manlius, IL, as Marshall 4th Degree. Recently, Joe practiced his deep faith as a member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church, Kewanee; St. Louis Catholic Church, Princeton; and the Guardian Angel Cathedral, Las Vegas.
We will so miss our loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, colleague, teacher and mentor, Joe Quagliano. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am, Friday, October 18, 2019 at St. John Paul II Catholic Church, Kewanee. Father Johndamaseni Zilimu and Father Daniel Gifford will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Schueneman-Tumbleson Funeral Home. Rosary will be 5:45 pm, Thursday, October 17, 2019 prior to the visitation at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Military rites will be accorded by the Kewanee Veterans Council. Please leave an online condolence for Joe’s family at www.schuenemantumblesonfuneralhome.com.