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William Curry Obituary
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and also devoted twenty years of service in the R.I. Air National Guard.
He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service, Mansfield Office retiring in 2005. He was a member of the American Aviation Historical Society, Quonset Point Historical Society, and was also an avid Naval Aviation Historian.
He leaves his two brothers, David W. Curry of Cumberland, Daniel G. Curry of North Providence; a nephew, Sean Curry; niece, Shannon Curry and a great nephew, Landyn Koppelmann all of Cumberland.
A funeral with military honors will be held Monday, 8 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatima Dr., Cumberland. Burial will follow in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, RI. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Directions/Guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com
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Frank Spencer
July 7, 2012
Bill and I spent about 7 months together at the Defense Photography School in Pensacola, FL in '95-'96. He was a good friend and great aviation photographer. Sorry to hear belatedly of his passing. Rest in Peace!
Kris Rodrigues
July 22, 2008
Bill was a great guy who loved his career in the RI Air National Guard and had a great fondness for airplanes, aviation photography, and historical military patches. After his retirement I ran into him on numerous occasions as he was out and about, often wearing his old military jacket or T-shirt like a cherished treasure, and he would still always talk about his unit (143rd Airlift Wing). I was very sorry to learn today of his passing.
keith vincent
July 21, 2008
I worked with bill at the post office he was a very nice guy who loved to collect military patches. I'm very sorry we lost him so young
DONALD WARD MSGT.{RET}
July 21, 2008
MANY FOND MEMORIES OF OUR TIMES SPENT TOGETHER IN THE ANG DURING THE 80'S. SAD TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING.
Kevin Bartlett
July 18, 2008
I can still picture Bill, camera in hand, walking toward many a busy active runway, risking life, limb and scuffles with Security Forces to get a shot. "Wild Bill" - a good and gentle man.
July 18, 2008
My sympathy to this family. Bill was a kind and gently man. He led a good life. Bless you Bill.
RB
Jack Jennings
July 17, 2008
Bill was one of the 'good guys' and he will be sadly missed. He had a great love for avaition (military) history. My sympathy to his family.
paul cahill
July 17, 2008
Wild Bill Curry, great man who loved airplanes and the military. "Carry On"
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