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Richard Curran Obituary

Curran Sr., Richard E. Villanova Alumni Class of 1952, beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann (nee Zeng), loving father of Philip, Carol Ann (Craig) Suich, Richard E. Jr. (Renee), Barbara Ann Curran, Helen (David) Shaugnessey, Pat (Michael Crotty) Curran, and John P. (Marcie) Curran; proud grandfather of Ali, Haley and Chrystal Suich, Gabriella and Giana Curran and Eileen M., Shannon M. and Maggie A. Shaugnessey, Sean Peter Curran, Kane Patrick Crotty and the late Nicolas Cody Curran; dear brother of Patricia (the late Jim) Smity and the late Eileen Curran and Phyllis (Ed) Burke; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. until time of funeral 9:30 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (1/2 Mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Glen Ellyn or Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish, Elmhurst. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
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Tom Gibbons

July 8, 2004

Phil, Rich and Barb!



Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that your Dad is in great company and is looking down on you and protecting you as he always has.



Respectfully,



Tom and Mary Gibbons

Mike Gibbons

July 1, 2004

Rich, Renee and Barb,

God bless you and your family

through this time of grief.

Look forward to better times.

Sincerely,

Molly Galvin

June 30, 2004

To the Curran family -



We're sorry for your loss and send our deepest sympathy.

Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.



With love, from the Butler Family

The Gibbons Family

June 30, 2004

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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