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The following was found on Madison.com:
Obituary for Dr. Ricardo Jr. Quintana
Verona
Dr. Ricardo Beckwith Quintana Jr., age 70, passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010.
He was born Aug. 23, 1940, in Madison, the son of distingui
shed Professor Ricardo B. and Janet (Harris) Quintana Sr.
Dr. Quintana Jr. received a B.A. from Harvard, an M.A. from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from UW-Madison, each in mathematics. He was known for his work on the restricted Burnside problem.
Dr. Quintana Jr. is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Vinz) Quintana; and a son, Christian Watson.
A graveside service was held at Middleton Cemetery in Verona on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010. A very special thank you to the staff at Badger Prairie Health Care Center for your wonderful care of Ricardo!
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Avenue
(608) 249-6666
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ng a bachelor’s degree in 1947 and a master’s degree in 1949. He became a teacher in 1948 and later a guidance counselor at Madison West High where he worked until he retired. He is survived by his wife, Janet; and daughter, Joan. A short Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Coventry Village Retirement Community, Brookline Apartments activity room, 7707 N. Brookline Drive, in Madison. In lieu of plants and flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
Madison West High School Class of 1958 