A funeral mass was offered March 4 at St. Paul of the Cross Church for Cecilia Rose Quirk (Whalen), 89. She passed away Feb. 28 at Compassionate Care Hospice at the Atrium, in Jersey City. She was born in Hoboken and lived most of her life in Jersey City. She often gave of herself to charitable organizations, including volunteering for the American Red Cross during WW II. Mrs. Quirk was predeceased by her husband, William E. Quirk. She was the mother of William E. Quirk, Rosemary DiStefano, Carol Ann O’Connell, Gerard Quirk and Diane Quirk, and is also survived by her brother Harry Whalen, two nieces, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Services arranged by the McLaughlin Funeral Home, Jersey City.