Tom Quinlan

Born and raised in San Gabriel, California, Tom moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to attend UC Berkeley, where he earned his degree in Sociology and afterward spent two years in the U.S. Army. “TQ,” as Tom was known to his bridge friends, spent his working years as a tournament director for the American Contract Bridge League, traveling all over the United States making many friends as he set up and managed bridge tournaments. His successful directing career spanned 40 years and he achieved the highest rank of national director 10 years prior to retirement.

In addition to his passion for playing bridge, Tom loved music from classical to country and particularly enjoyed listening to jazz on KCSM radio. He also loved to cook and grew his own herbs. After retirement, Tom volunteered at the Woodside Filoli House and Garden Summer Jazz concerts and was the HOA clubhouse coordinator. Tom is survived by his wife Janice Nakao, his sister Cathy Krouse, brother-in-law Dan Krouse and his sister-in-law Janice Quinlan.