Robert J. Curran
June 12, 1928 - February 27, 2012
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Robert J. Curran
June 12, 1928 - February 27, 2012
Obituary
Robert James Curran, Jr., born June 12, 1928 in Chicago, died Monday in Costa Mesa. During a 32-year career with United Airlines, Bob advanced from LAX baggage handler to Los Angeles-area ticket sales supervisor. A US Army veteran, Bob was active in the all the organizations commensurate with raising eight children in scouts, sports and Catholic schools. Later in life he joined the Knights of Columbus and became an active parishioner at St Nicholas in Laguna Woods with Jeanette, his wife of 12 years, who survives him. Daughters Anne Paquin and her husband Luc; Patricia Soileau; Katherine Smith and her husband John; and Jennifer Minnich and her husband Rob. Sons Joseph Curran, Thomas Curran and his wife Kristi; Roch Curran and his wife Lil; and John Curran. Stepdaughter Jennifer Livingston; stepsons Jeff Schippers and his wife Jenny; Joseph and John Schippers. Sisters Phyllis Stone and Malinda Bacchi; and 26 grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by Patricia Curran, his wife of 38 years.
A Viewing Saturday, March 3, at 10:00 A.M. at church will be followed by the 11:00 A.M Funeral Mass a St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 24252 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. Burial at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange.
Flower orders can be directed through the O’Connor Mortuary website or by calling Gilbert Tan at MB Floral directly at (949) 768-2931.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in Bob’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis TN 38101.
15 responses to Robert J. Curran
Anne Cornwell says:
March 1, 2012
I was so saddened today, to hear of the loss of Robert. He had been a very good friend of mine for so many, many years and he will be sadly missed by me. With Jeanette, we shared some lovely holidays together, here in England and in the States.
He was a very good friend to have around and I used to love receiving his letters with the news of all his travels. He always seemed so full of life with a sense of humour. I have many happy memories of the times we all spent together. He was a great guy to be with.
I know that Jeanette will have the loving support of all the family. Even though we are thousands of miles apart, please know I am praying for all of you, especially for Jeanette.
He will be missed by all who ever knew him.
We can take solace in knowing that, Robert, has gone to his eternal rest. He lived a faith filled and upright life and he will be remembered for all the good he did in his life.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you God’s peace.
Rest in peace dear friend and may you shine as a star forever and ever.
Anne Cornwell UK.
Drew Duffy, Jacksonville, FL says:
March 1, 2012
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Eva C. Reyes says:
March 1, 2012
I am sad in my heart after hearing the loss of Mr. Curran from my childhood best friend Anne. Our Family’s were neighbors in Palmdale. Our Family’s both had 8 children. I always remember Mr. Curran’s smile and voice. He was such a patient man. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Love Eva Chavez Reyes from Silver City, New Mexico
Jill Harper-Duncan says:
March 1, 2012
I can still picture Mr. Curran (Bob) doing cartwheels around the front yard on Bonser, always so full of life. He was a wonderful man, father and neighbor and will be missed. Thinking of all of you Currans – Anne, Joe, Tom, Roch, Trish, John, Kate and Jenny, and of course Jeanette. We know he is in good company in Heaven. Sending lots of love and hugs from New Mexico.
Jill & Ron Duncan
Linda Spies says:
March 1, 2012
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