Quincy Gold

Deacon Quincy Gold, a cherished centenarian known for his kind, loving, caring and incandescent personality left our world on the morning of February, 17, 2025. Born on December 27, 1924, Quincy lived a life filled with tremendous passion and service toward others. The seventh born child is often seen as being spiritual. Quincy was the seventh child of the late Reverend P.A Gold and Willie Mae Gold (Mays). He was born in Gibson, MO, but raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. The attack on Pearl Harbor heightened American patriotism and appeal of adventure. Young Quincy enlisted in the Navy after Pearl Harbor and was stationed in Hawaii. He visited all of the Hawaiian Islands during his military duties. After WWII, Quincy left Little Rock and migrated to NYC where he attended Fordham University. He worked in many businesses before transitioning into car sales. He had a passion for generating leads, negotiating deals, and maintaining customer relationships while achieving his sales targets. He provided for his family at Falcon Buick and Crest Oldsmobile. Quincy’s most favorite Bible verse: Psalm 122: 1 – “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.” Shortly after arriving in NYC, Quincy joined Abyssinian Baptist Church of NYC under the leadership of the late Reverend Adam Clayton Powell. Over the years, Quincy maintained his deep faith and served on many boards and clubs at the church. Quincy was ordained as a Deacon in the 1960’s. He was most happy serving communion to the congregation and to the sick and shut-ins. In later years and at the conclusion of church service, Deacon Gold would blow kisses as he walked up and down the aisles. As a baritone that loves music, Quincy was a soloist and an original member of the Leon E Thompson Men’s Chorus, where he served his time as President. As a proud original member of the Abyssinian Development Corporation, he also served his time as President. He marched with his church members in Harlem to protest the proliferation of billboards with advertisements of liquor and cigarettes. Not under Abyssinian, but worth mentioning, he Marched on Washington in 1963. Feeling the spirit of his favorite Bible verse, after his retirement, he drove the church’s local senior citizens to and from church in the church van. In 2015, he was honored with the Abyssinians’ doctorate of Victorious Living. Quincy carried out his Deacon duties at The Powerhouse Baptist Church in NYC, under the leadership of The Reverend Lillian Brown-Gold. He would lead the congregants in prayer and song. There was a need to arrange a club that would visit the sick at Bird S. Coler Hospital, raise funds for sickle cell anemia, and provide food baskets – so, Quincy formed a club. He was President and Founder of the Interfaith-Humani Club, He was an excellent event planner, community organizer, and fund raiser. He annually hosted a dinner dance that resulted in a good time was had by all. Loved Ones Who Went Before In addition to his parents, Quincy was predeceased by his beloved siblings: brothers Prince Albert, Cramer, Herbert, Linnise (Naomi), Ananise (Velma), and J.J.; sisters Arcola (Billy) and Lillie Mae. Devoted father of his predeceased daughter Herschel from his union with Mattie Gold. Dear father-in-law of Joe Garner. He was predeceased by his wife the Rev. Lillian Brown-Gold and special friend Alberta Shumpert. Loved Ones He Left Behind Devoted father of Tramel Gold-Garner. Loving grandfather of Jared Garner (Kera), whose lives were greatly enriched by Quincy’s presence. His departure leaves an unfillable void in their lives, yet they find comfort in the memories and everlasting love they shared. Quincy became a resident of the Veteran’s Memorial Home of Paramus in May 2022. His dear friends and many acquaintances were also a very important part of his life. Quincy will be greatly missed and his loving memory will live on forever. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Quincy Gold

December 27, 1924 - February 17, 2025