STAMFORD (Conn.) — Robert Edward Quell, Jr., of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away on November 14, 2021, in Mattaponi, Virginia. He was the son of Robert Edward Quell, Sr., and Antoinette DiCantio Quell. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Hofmann Quell; his son Michael Andrew Quell; two brothers, Wayne Edward Quell of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Alan Matthew Quell of Stamford, Connecticut.
Robert was a member of Poroporone Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, a Sunday School teacher, and in many other roles. Robert was a licensed Minister and his calling led him to campground ministry services to preach and witness to the visitors and residents.
Robert also had a lifelong passion for cooking and enjoyed working as a chef at Olin Corporation In plant feeding in Connecticut and Chick Cove Manor French restaurant in Deltaville, Virginia. He had worked as a nuclear pipefitter at the Newport News Shipbuilding and after receiving an Associate’s degree worked as a Behavioral Counselor at Cumberland Hospital in New Kent, Virginia. Robert also worked as distributor for George Weston Bakery in Chester, Virginia and donated many food products to local food banks, emergency services, Native American Reservations, as well as community members in need.
There will be a Celebration of Life service at Poroporone Baptist Church in Shacklefords, Virginia on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, beginning with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local food bank.