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
Linda Spies says:
March 1, 2012
Wonderful Man. He IS resting in peace. Our Heavenly Father is welcoming him home, saying “job well done”. Bob will forever be in our memories. Prayers for peace and comfort to the family at this difficult time.
Mickie Luis Arrieta says:
March 1, 2012
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Anne Cornwell says:
March 2, 2012
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Cathy Harper Smith says:
March 2, 2012
So many memories… Bob was like a second father to me. I grew up practically living at his house being best childhood friends with Kate and Jenny and living 3 houses down the street. One of my favorite memories is going on the Bobsleds at Disneyland when I was a kid. I said I was scared and was going to close my eyes the whole time. He sat behind me and literally held my eyes open the whole entire ride. Ha ha ha, sure I can laugh now! 🙂 I remember many days he took all of us kids to the beach, spending the nights at the Curran house (and having him walk me home at midnight when I got homesick). He always had a great sense of humor and I loved being at the Curran’s house. I will miss you Bob! Praying for peace for the Curran family and all those that loved Bob.
Christi Ziehm Gray says:
March 2, 2012
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