ALTON - John “Jack” Quigley passed away recently at age 83 but he left a huge legacy as a 25-year Alton firefighter, his work with Madison County Emergency Management, but most importantly, his role as a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many in this region. East Alton Fire Chief Tim Quigley, also a retired Alton firefighter, said his father was definitely a leader in emergency management throughout his career. “My dad did things that were not thought of at that time,” he said. “He was an innovator in the process of getting things before they were really used. My father and I had a firefighter relationship in addition to him being my dad. “We became really close the last years of his life. Dad loved the family aspect and lived close in his final time in the area to water so the grandkids could enjoy themselves. My dad helped me a lot in my firefighter and first responder career. I didn’t expect to go beyond captain but watchin
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