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Joseph Curran Obituary
Joseph J. Curran, 85, Retired "Squeezebox" of the Chicago Fire Dept. Beloved
husband of the late Connie (nee Gintilas). Loving brother of Patricia (Michael)
Gavin and the late Daniel (the late Kathleen) Curran, and Mickey (Diane) Halloran, Sheila (the late John) Sullivan and the late Danny Halloran. Dear Uncle, Cousin and Friend to many in Chicago and Decatur, Michigan. Served Honorably in the U.S Army and retired after 35 years with the Chicago Fire Dept. Proud member of the Brotherhood of the Barrel. Longtime member of VFW Post 6248 in Decatur, MI. Family and friends will meet directly at St. Casimir Cemetery 4401 W. 111 th St., Thursday, Aug. 6 th for 11:30 a.m. Graveside Service. FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls 1140 W. Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60607. Arrangements entrusted to Donnellan Funeral Home. Info (773) 238-0075 or sign the guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com.
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Terry whirity
July 30, 2024
Joe was a great guy always had good laughs with him
Dee Solski
August 8, 2020
I was so sorry to hear about Joe. My dad (Bill Gilhooly) and Joe were best friends for years! There will be music again in heaven!
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
August 5, 2020
On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Joseph Curran.
May the angels lead him into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome him and take him to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.
Patricia Berninger
August 5, 2020
Uncle Joe was the sweetest man. I will miss him dearly.
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Terry Whirity
August 5, 2020
Joe was one of the classiest guy I ve had the pleasure of working with.Lot of fun around the fire house.Rest in peace Joe
S Chambers
August 5, 2020
My deepest condolences on the loss of dear Joseph. I hope that 1st Thessalonians 4:14 can help ease your pain and give you hope.
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