James J. Quagliana Obituary (1926 - 2015)

James J. Quagliana, age 88, of W. Third Street, Corning, NY, passed away at Bath VA Medical Center on July 7, 2015. He was born in Corning to Dominic and Maria (Galbo) Quagliana on September 26, 1926 and married Carolyn (Beebe) Quagliana on September 12,1953. Carolyn preceded James in death this past April. He attended St. Mary's Elementary School and graduated from Corning Free Academy in 1944. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Following basic training at Sampson Naval Base and Purdue University, he served in the South Pacific aboard the USS LST 1096, 731, and 223, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Motor Machinist's Mate Third Class. After his military service, James attended St. Bonaventure University and received a degree in Civil Engineering from Tri State College in Indiana. He was employed by Ward and Moore Consulting Engineers and E. R. Wolcott, Inc. before starting his own company, J.J. Quagliana, Inc. He continued his surveying and consulting work even after retirement. For many years he was a regional director of the Associated General Contractors of America in New York State and served as Chairman of the Town of Corning Review Board. For over 50 years, he was a member of The Corning Elks Club and The American Legion, Post 746. He was a long time member of the Corning Country Club as well as serving as the President. He enjoyed golf, playing cards, and vacationing in Boca Raton, FL, where he and Carolyn resided each winter and made many lifelong friends. He served as President on the Boca Verde East Board of Directors for the majority of their time there. He is survived by his two sons: Mark Quagliana of Soldotna, AK, and James (Ann) Quagliana of Northfield, NH; two sisters: Agnes (Quagliana) Garcia of Miami, FL, and Patricia (Quagliana) Ryan of Myrtle Beach, SC; daughter-in-law, Michele Quagliana of Big Flats, NY; granddaughters: Lisa Quagliana of Centreville, VA, and Maria Quagliana also of Big Flats; grandson, Michael Quagliana also of Northfield, NH; several nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his children, Maria and Thomas, who died at birth; his wife, Carolyn Quagliana; brother and sisters, Virginia (Quagliana) Simon, Louis Quagliana, Mary (Quagliana) Graham, and Rose (Quagliana) Johnson. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 12th from 1 - 4 PM at Haughey Funeral Home, Inc., 216 E. First Street, Corning, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 AM on Monday, July 13th at St. Mary's Church in Corning with Father John Forni officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Corning. Memorial donations may be made to Bath VA Medical Center, 76 Veterans Ave., Bath, NY 14810. Jim's family entrusted his care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc. www.haugheyfuneralhome.com