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for John Curtin
greg weismantel
September 23, 2024
Jack passed far too early in life. I have been trying to locate Pam Curtin, but no luck. Can anyone email me if they know how to contact her? Thanks.
[email protected]
Rob Maddock
November 13, 2008
Dear Pam:
Sue and I just wanted to express our sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Rob & Sue Maddock
Terry Payne
November 12, 2008
Dear Pam and family--Patt and I were deeply saddened to hear of Jack's passing. We all have lost a giant in so many ways. I will always cherish the times I spent with Jack and remember him as the friend and professional that he was. I can still hear the last words of his acceptance speech as President of NASBP in Toronto (I think!)--something like.."Give me a fast ship and a sturdy crew, for I intend to travel in harms way!" He was so special--Our Best Wishes--Terry and Patt Payne
John and Maura Hoffman
November 12, 2008
Dear Pam and Curtin Family, So very sorry on Jack's passing as well as taking so long to send these sympathies along. Health and travel issues some how got in the way and they shouldn't. I will never forget Jack as one of the few who felt I was ready for the Leadership chairs, and convinced me and others that I was in fact capable. We often disagreed on issues but never on the passion that we must all bring to the table on those issues. Jack was an inspiration to so many and clearly of great influence on me, particularly during the many Surety School lessons he taught and the out of class sessions where he continued to teach with a flair even greater than the classroom. Jack will never be forgotten as long as the surety industry exists, as his positive legend, rightfully deserved, will live on. God Bless Jack's spirit and those who mourn him.
David Parrella
November 2, 2008
Dear Pam, Jeremy and Joel
It is with great regret that we heard of the passing of Jack. He was a very successful down to earth businessman who helped my business emmensly when we were just getting started. Jack always had a great story or two to tell, with his deep laugh. I will never forget the awesome lunches at your office when I came up from the Cape. He will truly be missed as a loyal husband, sound father, a caring friend and a facilitator of sound business practices.
With our deepest sympathy, Love, David & Cindy Parrella
Matt Curtin
October 13, 2008
Pam, Jeremy and Joel,
I'll always remember my Uncle Jack as the kind smiling man that he was. My prayers are with you all during your time of mourning.
Joe Hoffmann
September 30, 2008
To the Jack Curtin Family: As a classmate, we too lost one of our ND family members. Though not a close friend as were many, I can see Jack obviously prided himself in his wife and sons and their families. May you find the peace of knowing his pride that he will take with him and may Jack rest in peace.
Tammy Masterson
September 30, 2008
I just returned from South Africa and heard the news of Jack's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I had to pleasure meeting him last month at the NASBP Surety School and what GREAT Laughs and Memories he gave to us all.
Michele Rogers
September 30, 2008
My deepest sympathies to you all on your loss. I'm another surety associate checking in. Jack will be missed by many - his knowledge of the industry was enormous and he was our greatest advocate. May God be with you in your time of loss.
Joe Harrington
September 29, 2008
Pam; My deepest sympathies to you and your sons on Jack's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of Jack from our years at Saint Sebastian's and ND. What I remember most about Jack was his love of people-he was truly interested in what people had to say and people sensed that and responded to him and to the smile that always seemed to be on his face. I always looked forward to our ND reunions and to spending some time with him. I'm happy I saw him at the ST Sebastian's reunion this summer. I will miss him and that smile.
Hal Stearns
September 29, 2008
Dear Curtin Family,
YOu lost a treasure. For many, like me, a great friend. Jack, from Boston, me from a small Montana town, and we were close pals throughout our Notre Dame years. Jack was so much fun, so full of life. We had so many discussions about everything: from football to politics, from girls to good beers to drink. I have thought so often over the years about this great and good man. I am glad we had a chance to visit a good deal at the 45th. My prayers for all of you.
John Kost
September 29, 2008
As a Notre Dame classmate '62 and fellow Vietnam Navy vet, please accept my condolences for your sudden loss of Jack. I attended St. Charles in Woburn while studying at Fletcher School on Tufts campus and thus can feel just a little closer to all of you during such a sad time. Regards, John G. Kost
Tim Curtin
September 29, 2008
Dear Pam, Jeremy and Joel,
I want to express my deepest sympathies for your loss. I will always remember Jack for his kindness and generosity. I will miss him terribly.
With kind regards,
Tim
Steve Enright
September 29, 2008
Jack, Our Notre Dame experience was all the richer having known you back then as a classmate. Will never forget your poise, humor and kindness. It was an honor to have known you. All my sincerest condolences to the family.
Arthur Buonopane
September 28, 2008
Pam: We are very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Being in the surety business for forty years myself I knew Jack and saw him at all the Mass. Surety Assoc. Christmas dinners and summer surety golf outings. Although I never had any business with Jack I always enjoyed my talks with him. He always had a warm caring smile. As I live in Winchester I used to run into Jack sometimes at the center and we would exchange "hellos" amd maybe a little surety talk. God bless him as well as your family.
Arthur Buonopane and
Sandra Ficociello
Lou Schirano
September 28, 2008
Pam
Our class has lost a wonderful member. A candle now burns at at Grotto and will all week.
Harry Lynch
September 28, 2008
As a former colleague in the surety business, I offer my own condolences to the Curtin family. Jack was larger than life, a quick thinker, with an incisive sense of humor. I look back with fondness on my too-few opportunities to work with him back in the late 70's. Life took me in a different direction, and I always missed working with him, when I reflected back on those years.
Harry Lynch
Michael Joyce '83
September 27, 2008
My prayers are with Jack's family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with Jack through the ND Club of Boston and he was the consummate gentleman and embodied what it means to be a ND man. We will miss him and his saying grace at the golf outing. God Bless.
Matt Benton
September 26, 2008
Dear Joel,
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a great man.
Regards,
Matt Benton
BILL DOBBINS
September 26, 2008
Pam and family:
What words can I use to convey deepest sympathy for the loss of Jackie. He once told me that I was the only person that he allowed to call him "Jackie". I reminded him that I picked that up from family members when he was in grade school. When he came to work summers at the agency, it was
Jackie and it was Jackie right up to our last conversation.
He is a legend in the surety world. Our loss pales in comparrison to yours but remember life goes on for the ones
he left behind.
Bill Dobbins
Adam Wright
September 25, 2008
Dear Jack's Family,
Jack will be missed. He has done so much for the surety industry and has had a hand in educating so many people throughout their careers. Jack has left some big shoes to fill for the younger generation to step up and advocate for the surety industry. May Jack rest in peace. God bless.
James Hoyas
September 25, 2008
With my deepest regards,
Debbie Niemeyer
September 25, 2008
Pam and Family,
Jack is, and will remain a NASBP legend. Through his sincere contributions to the surety industry and NASBP, and his friendship, he has touched the hearts of many.
Joe and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers, and our memories of Jack will remain for all time.
Debbie & Joe Niemeyer
Jim Daily
September 25, 2008
Dear Pam & family: Sincere sympathy for your loss. I believe many others feel it is our loss, too. Although we didn't always agree, it was always fun working with Jack, particularly in the NASBP Surety School. Those are the fondest memories of my career. The times we got together at the conventions are also fond memories. God bless you all.
Mike Casey
September 25, 2008
Mr. Curtin,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during the Vietnam War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
Melissa Truitt
September 25, 2008
Pam and the Curtin family:
My deepest sympathy - I am so sorry to hear about this loss. I feel very lucky to have had a chance to know Jack. He is truly an inspiration to surety professionals everywhere and to many, many others - and will continue to be.
Trish Gerry
September 25, 2008
I was so saddened to hear of Jack’s death. I worked with him throughout the fifteen years I was in the Quincy/Franklin offices of USFG/St Paul/Travelers Bond. Jack immersed himself in the surety industry to the benefit of us all. He was always the “go to” guy. Although I never got to see him teach in a classroom, he was always a fountain of knowledge. In truth, I think he enjoyed teaching surety even more than practicing it. Jack loved a challenge. He always brought his “A” game and expected the same in return. The surety industry has lost a great ally.
Debra Wichowsky
September 25, 2008
My prayers go out to Jack's family. I only met Jack a few times, but his zest for life and surety was evident in all that he said and did
Greg Beeman
September 25, 2008
Jack brought many of us together in the construction industry to work cooperatively to get things done we could not on our own. Even if the issues were contentious, you always looked forward to being with Jack. His quick wit and hearty laugh were always in full display, and enhanced the great intelligence and passion he brought to all his work. So many of us will remember him with a tip of the hat and a big, warm smile.
Roger Neal
September 24, 2008
Jack made surety fun!
With deepest regrets,
Elizabeth Brown
September 24, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was one of my instructors at the NASBP surety school this past January. Jack's passion for the industry showed when he spoke to the group. His energy and knowledge will be greatly missed.
Your family is in my prayers.
Harry Rosenberg
September 24, 2008
Dear Pam,
Please accept our profound sympathies on the passing of Jack. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Harry, Chad & Matt Rosenberg
Stephanie Garahana
September 24, 2008
I had the honor of meeting Jack at this years' surety school. His love and knowledge of the surety industry was very inspiring. Although our paths crossed breifly he truly made an impact in they way I will conduct myself in my chosen profession. Thank you for loving him enough to let him express himself to others. Stephanie Garahana (former student)
Cassie Berrisford
September 24, 2008
To the Curtin Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
It has been 25 years since I worked with Jack as an underwriter with the Travelers Surety Department in Boston. I still have fond memories of a good man with a great sense of humor. He was the consummate professional with a great passion for the Surety business.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Raymond Raedy
September 24, 2008
Pam and family -
Jack was one of the first people I met at the beginning of our Freshman year at ND, as we lived about 5 rooms apart on the second floor of Keenan. His personality was such that his room became a gathering place during that year. After graduation, we saw each other at reunions, making sure we spent a little time together and shared a couple of calls over time.
Jack was always very good natured and had a great sense of humor which made him one of the more popular members of the class.
I will miss him and my prayers are with you.
Raymond Raedy
Secretary
Class of 1962
Mary Sbuttoni
September 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mike Harrington
September 24, 2008
Pam and family,
Kathy and I were so very sorry to hear about Jack. I had the great privelege of serving on the Notre Dame Alumni Board with Jack. There was truly no finer Notre Dame man then Jack. He will be missed. We all hope to meet again in the presence of our Creator with his Mother at our side. Jack, of course, is already there.
Matt Cashion
September 24, 2008
Pam and family: My deepest sympathies for each of you. Jack was so special to so many people; to each in his own individual manner, making each person feel important.
The surety industry was forever marked by his impact and will be forever changed by his passing.
Prayers for you and yours.
Max Burnell
September 24, 2008
We offer our heartfelt condolences to Jack's family. He is a great example of what a "Domer" should be. We will pray for his speedy return to his Maker. Max & Carol
Mamie Anthoine Ney, Alumni Board '93-'96
September 24, 2008
My deepest sympathies. Jack was a fine Notre Dame man. It was an honor to succeed him on the Notre Dame Alumni Board.
Jim Williams
September 23, 2008
Pam and Family,
I will always remember Jack's smile and his love for his family and Notre Dame. We served on the Alumni Board together.
While you grieve, be comforted in knowing that Jack is home in the presence of our God.
Mike Daugherty
September 23, 2008
Though I haven't seen Jack for many years, I still have fond memories from our days at ND. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. Mike Daugherty ND'62
Jack Clark
September 23, 2008
That would be the Jack Curtin I knew -- to die with a smile on his face.
I'd like to think that I will too.
Larry McMahon
September 23, 2008
Pam, Jack was a mentor and a friend and I will miss him dearly. The surety industry has lost it's greatest advocate and teacher and it will not be the same without him. Heather and my thoughts and prayers are with your family and you during this time.
Larry Soletti
September 23, 2008
Jack, may the Lady on the Dome watch over you and your family. You were a great classmate and fellow Alumni Board member. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Cap Willey
September 23, 2008
Pam & Family
I had not seen Jack in a number of year but worked with him in his SBANE days. He was always one of my favorite people and he will be missed. My sincere condolences
Wayne Thompson, Friends Pearl & KayCee
Wayne Thompson
September 23, 2008
Pamela & Family,
I've known Jack for 50 years since we started at Notre Dame.
While I did not have a lot of contact in later years, I kew I always had a friend in Boston. Several Years ago I had a meeting to attend in Boston and Jack helped me find the right places to eat. Unfortunately he had to be at Notre Dame while I was in Boston so I didn't get to see him.
I'll remember Jack and your family in my prayers.
Wayne Thompson
5454 N. Spruce Ave.
White Cloud, Mich. 49349
donna maynard-fronduto
September 23, 2008
Sorry for your loss it was a pleasure to know Jack and work with him for 13years at Curtin ins. You were both at my wedding .i understand your loss lost my husband 3 years ago at 55 married for 23 years.My prayers are with you .
Christina Bergeron
September 23, 2008
I want to express my sympathy to your family at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christina Bergeron
CNA Surety Co./Western Surety Co
Greg & Marilyn Weismantel
September 23, 2008
My roommate at ND, my classmate at ND, and the closest friend I have ever had. How wonderful it was to try to keep up with your wit and humor, which I could never accomplish. You were always there when people needed you, and you were there for me as well. Thanks, Jack, and see you at the top dear friend.
Bob McClellan
September 23, 2008
Pam and family
Gladys and I have very fond memories of times spent with you and Jack.
Our daughter, Sheila Thompson and I were attending a Surety Canada event last night and learned of his passing. All those who knew him were shocked.
My memories of Jack go back to the December 1969 Travelers Surety seminar, a great time of fellowship and learning, and the beginning of a long friendship. We of course continued to meet at NASBP conventions, and I recall Jack's very successful year as President. Even though I have been retired for 11 years, I have continued to hear about Jack from Sheila.
Gladys joins me in our expression of sympathy to you all.
May Light perpetual shine upon him
God bless
Bob McClellan, Toronto
Jeannie Hogan
September 23, 2008
My prayers to Pam and the family. I worked at Curtin Ins until 1992 The years spent on Concord Ave were some of the best in my professional life. Jack was not only a good boss but a good friend. It was a privilege to know him and his family.
Angelo Dabiero
September 23, 2008
Please accept our sincere sympathies in the loss of Jack, a fine addition to our class of '62. Angelo & Pat Dabiero
Joseph Reich
September 23, 2008
A fine Notre Dame gentleman. I enjoyed our brief encounters. RIP Joe Reich, Jr. ND '57 NDAA 84-88
Dennis Strojny
September 23, 2008
Jack was a warm always approachable guy and an asset to the Notre Dame Class of 1962. We grieve his loss and will really miss him.
Chuck and Tosh Kimball
September 23, 2008
WE will miss you JACK.Your spirit and friendship kept us going.GO IRISH
Sara Stafford
September 23, 2008
Many sympathies to the Curtin Family. Thanks to Jack for all his insights and caring of construction laws and advocacy over the years. His great sense of humor, fairness and respect will be greatly missed. I learned so much from him.
Sara Stafford
Pete Curtin
September 23, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I had known Jack since 1958 when we entered Notre Dame. It was a shock to hear of Jack's passing. R.I.P. friend.
Karen Hegarty
September 23, 2008
To all the Curtin family
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Clapp's and The Hegarty's
Anahid & Manouk Keushgerian
September 23, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Angela Sullivan
September 23, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Curtin Family. Jack was a great man who loved his family and friends. Some of my best memories are the 10+ years I worked at Curtin Insurance with him, Pam and the rest of the crew. Jack was a generous boss and a great friend.
He will be missed.
Jack Tennant
September 23, 2008
We are all so sorry to hear of Jack's passing at such a young age.
Yet, if you lived a hundred years and didn't make a positive impact on others lives, it would be a bigger tragedy.
Having the chance to know Jack, I believe I was better for it. There was a time in our lives when we shared some success professionally. For that, I will always be grateful. However, that's not why I held him in such high regard.
Jack tested you. He asked for your best, and gave his in return. He was unique and in doing that, he could bring out what was unique in you that may have otherwise stayed hidden.
When we lose someone who has touched our lives, even for a moment, we all feel that loss. But often, out of the tragedy, we are reminded of that person, triviality is removed, and only that which defined them remains forever.
May God Bless Jack, and all who mourn him.
Mike Dunigan
September 23, 2008
Sorry to hear about my classmate.
Mike
Michelle Orlando
September 23, 2008
Blair and I have great memories of Jack at over twenty years of NASBP functions. We always looked forward to seeing him and sharing his passion for the business and his sense of humor. He was a genuine character and an icon in our industry.
Jack wherever you are, we hope there is a good party there!
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