Eileen M. (Steltz) Quick, 82, of Kingston

Eileen M. (Steltz) Quick passed from this earth to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, at the HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Eileen was born on July 29, 1936, in Kingston, the daughter of the late Mercedes Harris and John W. Steltz. She was the 11th of 13 children. Eileen attended St. Peter’s Elementary School and graduated from the Academy of St. Ursula. She was employed at the Kingston Trust Company from 1959 through 1966.

Eileen married Clifton G. Quick on Aug. 29, 1965, at St. Peter’s Church in Kingston, N.Y. Eileen’s brother, the Right Reverend Monsignor John A. Steltz, presided over the ceremony. Eileen accompanied Cliff to Myrtle Beach Air Force Base (South Carolina) in 1966 while he served in the U.S. Air Force. During that time, Eileen was employed in the Central Accounting Office on the base. Cliff was deployed to Danang Air Force Base, South Vietnam, in 1969, and Eileen returned to Kingston to await his safe return.

In 1983, Eileen began serving the Kingston City School system in a variety of positions, including kindergarten and reading teacher aide; secretary to the Kingston High School Guidance Office; and assistant principal’s secretary. Eileen retired from the school system in June 2000 to spend time with

her family and travel. She enjoyed many years of activity in team bowling, as a softball coach, and as a Girl Scout leader.

Eileen is survived by her husband of 52 years, Clifton G. Quick; her son, Clifton J. Quick and wife Debra of Cortland, N.Y.; her daughter, Kristin Eileen Corbin and husband Michael of Newmarket, N.H.; and five grandchildren, Lillian Nicole Quick, Twins Ella Grace and Maia Hope Quick, and Caden William Corbin and Delaney Eileen Corbin. She is also survived by her brother, Daniel G. Steltz, who resides in Wake Forest, N.C., as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Eileen was predeceased by her sisters, Virginia F. Hughey, Dolores M. Torrisi, and Mercedes R. Tapia, as well as her brothers, Right Reverend Monsignor John A. Steltz, Donald J. Steltz, Robert J.

Steltz, William L. Steltz, Kenneth J. Steltz, Roger R. Steltz, Francis E. Steltz, and Eugene J. Steltz.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the caring and compassionate staff of the Golden Hill Nursing Home on Floor C-3.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest contributions be made to The Alzheimer’s Association of the Hudson Valley.

Entrusted to the care of Mr. Luke Keyser of A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, 65 Lucas Ave. in Kingston, N.Y. Family and friends may visit to pay their respects on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, between the hours of 3 and 5:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the Reverend Jack Arlotta, pastor of the Sacred Heart Church in Highland Falls, N.Y., and close friend of the family, will be presiding over the funeral service.