Douglas George Quagliaroli

Douglas George Quagliaroli of Ocala, Florida and Ogunquit, Maine, son of the late Douglas Peter and Florence Libby Quagliaroli, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Cate’s Hospice House in Ocala, Florida. Doug Leaves behind his beloved wife of forty years, Linda Quagliaroli: children Annie Simard (Greg), Kathleen Hutchison (Graham), Christa Quagliaroli, Elizabeth Quagliaroli, and Douglas Paul Quagliaroli (Luz). He also leaves four grandchildren and three great grandchildren; his brothers Ronald Quagliaroli and Richard Quagliaroli (Peggy). Doug was born on February 6, 1943, and was raised in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Doug graduated from Windsor Locks High School and the Morse School of Business in Hartford, Connecticut. As a teenager, he was an accomplished horseman, swimmer, and diver. Doug enlisted in the United States Air Force and served as a communications specialist in Spain. Following his military service, Doug began working for the McDonald’s Corporation. He worked his way up the corporate ladder from Assistant Store Manager to Director of Operations for the Boston Region. In this capacity, he oversaw more than 500 McDonald’s restaurants in New England. In 1985, Doug retired from corporate life and, as an independent owner operator, bought his first restaurant in Old Town, Maine. Doug’s wife, Linda, eventually became a licensed owner operator in her own right. Together they grew their franchise to a total of seven restaurants throughout Maine. As a team, they received numerous business achievement awards. Doug was a member of both the Regional and National Operator Advisory Boards and a recipient of the Margaret Chase Smith Quality Award presented by Governor Angus King. Doug also established a golf tournament for children with cancer and was recognized by Children’s Hospital of Boston for achieving the largest single year increase in contributions. Throughout his life, Doug was an avid Corvette enthusiast and golfer. He was an active member of the Penobscot Valley Country Club and the Cape Neddick Country Club. Doug truly enjoyed giving golfing advice to his friends, even when they really didn’t want it. His good-natured presence and involvement will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held in Ogunquit, Maine, in July, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Ronald McDonald House Charities (Maine), 654 State Street, Bangor, Maine 04401.

Douglas George Quagliaroli

February 6, 1943 - November 16, 2024