William J. Quigley Sr.

William “Ace” J. Quigley, Sr. 102, of Hudson NY, passed away peacefully in the company of his family on Thursday April 30, 2026 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. Born on July 23, 1923 in Hudson, he was the son of the late Thomas and Sarah (Kelly) Quigley. William was a Combat Veteran of WWII in the U.S. Army 86th Inf. Reg. of the 10th Mountain Division Company A & B. He was incredibly proud of his time in the Army, and was honored with a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars for his service during the Battle of Riva Ridge in Italy. He was a Machinist at the Warp - Knit Mill in Mellenville and later worked in building maintenance at the Columbia County Office Bld. in Hudson. Bill was a proud Volunteer Fireman of 71 years and a Life Member of HW Rogers Hose Company #2 in the City of Hudson. He was the last surviving founding member of the Flying Dutchmen. An avid Yankees fan, and a natural athlete, he loved playing softball, throwing horseshoes, and playing card games. He had a strong, competitive nature, and never met a game he didn’t set his sight on winning. He remained active his entire life, coaching an adult education gym class hosted at Hudson High School into his 70s, and walking three miles around Hudson nearly every morning while hand-in-hand with his wife. His greatest joy was keeping up with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. William is predeceased by his beloved wife Rose (Abitable) Quigley. It was love at first sight, and they were married for 72 years. William is survived by his children Patricia (Donald) Jarvis, and William J. (Kathryn) Quigley Jr., his grandchildren, Jeremy (Heather) Jarvis, Rae Quigley, and Benjamin (Gabrielle) Quigley, and his great-grandchildren, Tristen (Jessica) Jarvis, Aiden Jarvis, and Cameron Jarvis, as well as his sister Kay, a host of nieces, nephews and friends. William was the oldest of 7 children. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings Edith, Thomas, Jack, Helen and Winnifred. Visitation and a Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday May 5, 2026 beginning at 9:00AM at Holy Trinity Parish 429 E. Allen Street Hudson. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in church at 10:00 AM with Rev. Winston Bath officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. The family has requested donations in memory of William go to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org

William J. Quigley Sr.

July 23, 1923 - April 30, 2026