Julio Rodrigo Quintana

In Loving Memory of Julio Rodrigo Quintana

May 5, 1958 – November 9, 2026

Julio Rodrigo Quintana was born May 5, 1958, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Luz and Rodrigo Quintana. He was the third of seven children and the eldest son. He immigrated to the United States on December 30, 1962, with his parents and three siblings, as his father was completing a fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Julio graduated from the University of Florida in 1981 and moved to Atlanta immediately after.

Julio married Kimberly Shuffler on November 27, 1982, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The couple began their married life in Atlanta before relocating to Miami, Florida, in 1986. They returned to the Atlanta area in 1987 and eventually settled in Marietta in 1991, where they raised their young and growing family.

Julio is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 44 years, Kim, and their four children: Julio Rodrigo (Darcy), Alejandro Miguel (Andrea), Carlos Eduardo, and Gabrielle Carolina (Austin English). He was a proud grandfather to Cooper Callan, Charles Macallan, and Bronwyn Brannigan, affectionately known as Cookie.

He is also survived by his siblings: Felicitas Rebeca, Maria Elena, Sergio Jose (Dari), Regina Mercedes (Jeorg), Roberto (Ann), Ricardo (Kelly); half-sisters: Rachel Elizabeth, and Sara Fesmire; sister-in-law: Paula Reardon Parsons (Alan); brothers-in-law: Bob Reardon (Michelle) and Joe Reardon (Heather); and 24 nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Grace Resurrection Methodist Church, 1200 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta, GA 30068, at 11:00 am.