Ralph A. Curtis

CURTIS, Ralph A. Ralph A. Curtis, 51, of East Hartford, passed from this life on Sunday, (September 17, 2006) at his home, after a period of declining health. He was born in Claremont, N.H. the son of Donald D. Curtis of North Carolina and the late Corinne (Hastings) Curtis. Mr. Curtis had served proudly as a United States Marine in the Viet-Nam war. He loved to drive and traveling was his passion. He was an avid U Conn Basketball and Boston Celtic fan. Mr. Curtis is survived by his three sons; Christopher Curtis of Springfield, VT, Caleb Curtis of Newport, VT, and Tyler Curtis of West Hartford. He also leaves his brother, Gary Curtis of Glastonbury, and his grandson, Camden D. Curtis. He is also survived by his two half brothers Robert Curtis of Windsor, and Keith Kulmack of California, and by his half sister, Lerlene Maguire of North Carolina. He was predeceased by his two brothers; Donald D. Curtis Jr. and Jeffrey R. Curtis, and by his sister, Deborah McGiven Johnson and by his half brother Richard Kulmack. The funeral services and committal will be held at a later date. There are no calling hours. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of memorial donations to the American Diabetes Association, 30 Industrial Rd., Middletown, CT 06457.