Rita V. Curry

Rita Curry Obituary

Rita Curry, a longtime resident of New Rochelle, NY, and Plantation, Florida, died on December 31, 2013 at the age of 93. After running the Rita Curry Dance Studio in New Rochelle, Rita and her beloved husband Patrick "Frank" Curry, former Captain in the New Rochelle Police Department, moved to Florida in 1977, joining her loving parents Emilie and Michael Twohig. Frank, her parents and her beloved brother John Twohig all pre-deceased her. Rita moved back to New Rochelle in 2002. Rita is survived by her devoted daughters Gail Jansen and Karen Curry, her granddaughter Samantha Richardson, her son-in-law Allen Richardson and dozens of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and friends. An interment service is scheduled for Saturday, January 18th at 1PM at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1500 S. State Road 7, North Lauderdale, Fl.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Jan. 15, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Rita Curry

14 Entries

January 8, 2014

So many fond memories of Rita and Frank.
Lots of fun times together.Be at peace.
Fran & Ernie Geronimo

January 7, 2014

You have my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved mother. May God provide your family with loving comfort and support through this difficult time (Psalm 145:14)

Stephanie Turco

January 7, 2014

I have fond memories of walking down to Meadow Lane for my tap dancing lessons with Rita Curry. I started with her when I was 5 years old and tapped my way to the New Rochelle Mall during Christmas and onto a dance competition at the Waldorf Astoria with my group. I believe our group came in 2nd place! Our recitals were of course always the highlight of the year. There are so many songs that went with our tap dancing numbers…one of them always sticks out. It was 1976 – the year of America's bicentennial. Mrs. Curry chose all patriotic songs for many of the dance numbers. Our group did “You're a Grand Old Flag” and we had red, white & blue costumes. Tap dancing was a big part of growing up in New Rochelle. Rita Curry will always be a part of those memories. Rest in Peace.

Peg Murphy-Martinez

January 6, 2014

I will always smile when I think of my Aunt Rita, she was our "Auntie Mame", always jazzy, classy and so funny. My mom will be so pleased to be part of her welcoming committee on the other side. The world and certainly my childhood, are much happier places for her having been here. Blessings to Karen and Gail, may you find peace in knowing how very much she was loved.
Cousin Peg

Nancy Humphries

January 4, 2014

How special it was to have Meadow Lane with Ms. Curry's Dance Studio. She taught many little girls to be young ladies (I was one of them!) with her talent, grace and always a smile. There is a special place in heaven just for her. My thoughts and prayers for my dear friend of many years, Karen, her family, Gail and the many extended family. She is a special lady and missed by all.

lisa keyes

January 4, 2014

PS...SAY HELLO TO MOM (R.I.P.11/24/13) AM SURE SHE IS SO PLEASED TO SEE YOU'VE MADE IT HOME SAFELY!

Sheila Murphy

January 4, 2014

You will be dearly missed Aunt Rita, I know heaven is a much happier & happening place since you arrived? Your kindness, wit & Irish humor always kept us in stitches, you & Uncle Frank always had an open door for anyone in the family. I treasure all the fun times we spent together in both Florida & New Rochelle, give my Mom a hug along with all the other Curry's. Sending love & hugs to Gail, Karen, and Samantha.

January 3, 2014

Dear Karen and Allen,

We are very saddened to learn about the passing of your mother and mother-in-law. Please accept our most sincere sympathies.

Tom Grace and Peggy Roberts

January 3, 2014

So very sorry for you loss. She was my Tap teacher way back when. Bonnie Holden Caporale

January 3, 2014

RIP Rita!!!! Say hello to Mom & Dad for me...kisses also. Jackie Tierney Heintz Cocozza.

January 3, 2014

Rita Curry brought me to life as a child. She will always hold a special spot in my heart!

January 3, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful person, dancer and teacher! I took dance lessons with "Miss Curry" from about 2 or 3 years old into high school and I will never forget her kind, patient, and generous ways! I remember at every recital she would give us gifts: one year I was thrilled to receive the book, Black Beauty, from her. She taught us some snazzy dance moves, too; she was talented and kept up with the times...my mother Eileen Keyes, who also just passed, is up there with her in heaven, working out a new dance routine! RIP, Rita Curry! You will be remembered always! Jeanine Keyes-Plante

Lisa Keyes-Perri

January 3, 2014

R.I.P. Rita Curry. Thank you for all the years of dance lessons on Meadow Lane. You were a true gem and taught us much more than dance. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. My condolences to your family on their loss.

January 2, 2014

I have such fond memories of Miss Rita and her dancing school on Meadow Lane. She was a dedicated teacher, talented dancer and fun loving woman. May the angels speed her to paradise.

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