Saratoga Springs, NY - Malcolm Ennis Quinn, of Lincoln Avenue, passed away Wednesday (Dec. 8, 2010) at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, NY, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 76. A Saratoga Springs native, he was born on October 18, 1934, a son of the late Robert L. and Kathleen Driscoll Quinn. The family owned Quinn's Colonial Tavern on Broadway for many years. He attended St. Peters Academy (now Saratoga Central Catholic High School) in Saratoga Springs and graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. He also served as a Lt. (j.g.) in the U.S. Navy. Malcolm taught science at Saratoga Springs High School and for many years was employed by the New York State Department of Civil Service in Albany, NY. Later, he was the proprietor of Old Smoke. An avid skier, he worked for several seasons at Killington (Vt.) Resort. He was a former resident of Saratoga Lake where he enjoyed summer afternoons sailing and kayaking. He relished hours spent with family and friends whether sitting in the bleachers at a basketball game, or working out at the Saratoga - Wilton YMCA. He enjoyed cheering for the San Diego Chargers, listening to Irish music, exploring New York City and reading a good mystery. Brother, uncle, cousin, teacher - he provided unwavering support to all as a confidant, supporter, advisor, and friend. Survivors include his longtime companion, Phyllis Gardinier; his three brothers, Francis J. (Norma) Quinn of Saratoga Springs; Robert L. (Sally) Quinn and Leo J. (Ann) Quinn both of Ballston Spa, NY. He was devoted to his nieces and nephews including, Ann Seton Quinn, Leo J. Quinn, Jr., Matthew Quinn, Michael Quinn, Timothy (Karolina) Quinn, Tracy A. Quinn, and Kathleen Quinn (Matthew) Sgambettera. He was predeceased by his nephew Kevin F. Quinn. He had four great-nephews and nieces and maintained close relationships with cousins in Saratoga Springs, Long Island and elsewhere. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7p, Friday at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am Saturday by the Very Rev. Dominic S. Ingemie, pastor, in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, where he was a lifelong communicant. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peters Cemetery, West Avenue. The family would like to thank his doctors, nurses and others who provided him with outstanding care at St. Peters Hospital, Albany Medical Center, Maplewood Manor and Saratoga Hospital. Donations may be made in his name to Saratoga YMCA, Saratoga Central Catholic High School, 247 Broadway or to the Saratoga Springs Public Library, all Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.