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Sean Curran Obituary

Curran, Sean ALBANY Sean Curran, 76, died Friday, March 25, 2011 at home. Born in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland, he was the son of the late John and Ellen Pollard Curran. He worked at the former Schaefer Brewery in Albany, and retired from OGS as a painter. He was a member of the Albany Ancient Order of Hibernians Father Henry Tansey, Division 5 and veteran of the Irish Armed Forces. Sean enjoyed hurling, fishing, horse racing, and trips back to Ireland. As a young boy he learned the bagpipes at the Clonmel Boys Club and later played in the Irish Armed Forces Pipe Band. He continued his passion for the bagpipes through teaching and playing. He loved nothing more than a good ol' sing-song He was the husband of the late Lorraine Curran; former husband of Mary C. Curran; father of Christina Drew (Larry), Sean Michael Curran, Maria Howell (Donald) and James Curran; beloved grandfather of Sara, Brendan, Ashley, Joseph, Stephen and Ryan; brother of Timmy Curran of Clonmel, Ireland, David Curran, Eileen Hanafin, Fr. Anthony Curran and the late Noel Curran and Mary Leach; many nieces and nephews survive. Funeral services Friday, April 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, thence to the Parish of Mater Christi (formerly St. Catherine of Siena Church) at 10:30 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday, March 31, 2011 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment, Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery, Glenmont. Those wishing to remember Sean Curran in a special way may send a contribution to, the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a prayer card or directions, or share a photo or E-card with them, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

Published by Albany Times Union from Mar. 27 to Mar. 31, 2011.
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Deepest sympathy to the Curran family at the loss of Sean. I have wonderful memories of spending time with your family as a little girl. He will be missed.

~ Ann Travison (Costantino)

Ann Travison

April 26, 2011

Maria Don, Sarah Brendan and Ashley,
I am sorry for your loss of your Dad, and Grandfather. I think of you often and especially on St Patrick's Day when you would bring me Irish Soda Bread! My thoughts and prayers to you, Love Karen Kane

April 12, 2011

Davey,Christina and the entire Curran family: My sincere sympathy on Sean's passing-He reminded me so much of my Dad- I know you all have many wonerful memories to help you through this difficult time. Pat and Bob Benson

April 5, 2011

To the Curran Family I send my condolences. Although I did not know Sean I do know Eileen and Fr. Curran and my prayers are with you at this most difficult of times. Losing one so dear to you is never easy, especially a family that is very close to one another. May God's peace and blessings be with you all.

Sally Bietka Schenectady, NY

April 2, 2011

Sally Bietka

April 2, 2011

My condolences to the Curran and Leach families. I worked with Sean and Tommy Leach at the Albany Public Market in the mid 1960's. At that time Sean encouraged me to make my first trip to meet family in Tipperary and Kerry. I met Sean in downtown Albany the day he applied for Social Security and we raised a few pints without the din of bagpipes that usually accompanied our Paddy's Day encounters. Sean came into my thoughts only just the other day--he must have come to say good bye.

Fare well, gentle spirit.

Dennis Ryan

March 31, 2011

To the Curran family I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Sean from his days as a painter and one of my favorite St. Patrick's Day memories was when he came in the Washington Tavern playing the bagpipes. I was with a friend who had done a favor for Sean and when Sean was finished playing in the back and was about to leave he stopped in front of the two of us and played a beautiful song. He will be missed.

Bill Bulman

March 31, 2011

Christina and Larry...I was so sorry to read about Seans passing. I remember meeting him a few times several years back and always enjoyed the times I did. We met at a couple of NYSO events and at Capriccio, and I wil always remember that wonderful twinkle in his eye. Keeping you and the family in thoughts and close to heart.

Tim Judge

March 31, 2011

Dave and Family: Sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. My sincerest condolences are with you at this sad time.

Bob Collins

March 30, 2011

to the Curran family, you and i have lost an important part of our lives
it was my pleasure to know and work with The Lad he will be missed
may god bless you all
mike barbarulo

March 30, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with you for your loss of Sean. he surely will be missed by all who knew him

kevin reehlberne

March 30, 2011

RIP Sean.

Fran

March 30, 2011

Bob & Mary

March 30, 2011

margo janet&meghan

March 30, 2011

Always quick with a smile and a clever anecdote - even when we were just kids in the neighborhood. Watching him play bagpipes in the parade (or at Charley Weavers on St Patricks Day) was always a treat. I wish the entire family condolences in your time of loss.

Arnold M Abate Jr

March 30, 2011

Father Curran and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Mark & Pamela Hopkins

March 30, 2011

Christina,and family My deepest sympathy on the passinng of one of the greatest treasures God created. He was always ready to give all and only expeted a smile in return. Our loss is Heavens gain. I tried to get OTB to let me hsve his account but they couldn't decifer his code. Rest in peace my friend.

John Filipello

March 30, 2011

Mary, I am sorry for the loss of your former husband Sean,just know that my thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Maureen Dominski (former lunchaide)

Maureen Dominski

March 30, 2011

I was so sorry to learn of Sean’s passing. I admired him greatly and have fond memories of playing the pipes alongside him and Dave. God bless him. My condolences to the Curran’s.

Dan Montimurro

March 29, 2011

Our most sincere condolences to the Curran and Drew families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Mike L and Phyllis

March 29, 2011

Dearest Christina, Maria, James & Sean Michael.....I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a lovely man.

Denise Santiago

March 29, 2011

Dearest Curran and Drew families, my Holy condolences and prayers are with you during your time of healing as always you are i'n my thoughts.GOD Bless, Lisa Harder

Lisa Harder

March 28, 2011

Bless you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a very special man.

Mary Sheevers

Mary Sheevers

March 28, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to entire Curran/Leach families in this difficult time. God bless you.

Joe Contois

March 28, 2011

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