Manuel J. “Don” Quintana

Manuel J. “Don” Quintana, age 90 of Tecumseh, formerly of Tucson, Ariz., died Sunday, July 20, 2014. He was born May 25, 1924 in Ravena, N.Y. to Emanuel and Alice (Carkner) Quintana. Don proudly served in Alaska with the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. Don was employed by Sikorsky Aircraft in Connecticut, Watervliet Arsenal, Meginniss Electric, and the Town of Guilderland, N.Y. Don had been an avid golfer and an active member of the Elks Club. In his later years, he spent much of his time reading and studying the Bible. He spoke often of being ready to go to Heaven.Don is survived by his sister Madelyn A. (Lathan) Twining and his brother Glenn A. (Mary) Quintana. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Nathan John. The family would like to thank Don’s niece Marcy Brown and other family members, as well as the staff at Charlotte Stephenson Manor for their tender care and love.Graveside services will be held on Friday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, South Bethlehem, N.Y. Arrangements were entrusted to Handler Funeral Homes, Tecumseh, Mich. Condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.

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