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Laurence Curia Obituary
The Cantor Fitzgerald Web site has listed memorial services for about 200 people recently, but one name leaps out: "Larry (the Clam) Curia." Mr. Curia, a broker, according to his longtime friend Peter Garofolo, used that name on the Bloomberg business site, too. The genesis of the nickname? There was a time, Mr. Garofolo explains, when Mr. Curia, 41, was very uptight. But that time seemed to be over.
"We live in a decent-sized house," said Linda Curia, of the Garden City, N.Y., home she and the Clam shared with their two children, a son, 4, and a daughter, 8.
"But there's no furniture. He always said he didn't want to live in a museum - he wanted for neighborhood kids to be able to Rollerblade and bicycle through it. My living room is completely empty except for two folding chairs and a computer. He wasn't materialistic; it was more important to him that the kids have a great time."
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Cindy Roe
September 5, 2021
Remembering Larry on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
September 11, 2013
Thanks Cures for so much fun in high school.
Joe Darts
Monique Cassidy
September 11, 2013
12 years later...looking at photos of Larry and Linda at our wedding.
Kallie
September 29, 2011
Dear Mr. Curia's family,
I was too young to know what was going on when it happened, but I know now that it was a terrible thing. In remberance, my school had a balloon release for all of the victims. However, today I am going to plant an Iris Bulb specifically in honor of Mr. Curia. Take care.
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Cathy Schwindt
September 11, 2011
I went to a memorial march today in Phoenix with my cousin Larry in mind. We were the same age. We did not spend a lot of time together when we were kids ... He was in New York and i lived in lived in Virginia. But when we were together we seemed to get into years of trouble. Like the time when we decided to create a business of raising and selling frogs. We got caught with jars of tadpoles under your bed . Larry, I think of you often and I pray for you and your family. God bless.
September 6, 2011
To my friend Larry "Cures" Curia..thinking of you as we approach the 10 year anniversary.
Joe Darts
Joe Doherty
July 9, 2010
Peace Curs...
Doug Abraham
March 27, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joe Doherty
November 10, 2007
To the Curia Clan
Awesome stuff you guys put in there in August...thanks. I just wanted to let you know that we will be having a 30 year high school reunion later this month and Larry will be with us.
He may have been known as the Clam to some...but to me...he was "Curs"...and a great friend with who m I had a lot of laughs. We were both in English class together and Mrs B warned us that we better get our act together. Larry ...you sure did...congrats on a wonderful family.
Joe Darts...
Cherilyn Curia
August 30, 2007
Hi again everyone! I just wanted to thank you all again for your sympathy and support throughout these past six years. I also wanted to ask you that this year instead of feeling sorry for my family and other families like mine it would be much appriciated by not only me but everyone else in my situation if you would look at it in a more positive way, of course this will never be a positive thing but if we look on the brighter side of it and see all the good that came from this awful tragdy. I know for me personally some of the good include the way the country has become so much stronger from it and especially how it has made me see what the meaning of life really is and it has taught me to pick and choose my battles because its stupid to start and arguement over little things and it has made me so much stronger and taught me to not take anything for granted and to live everyday to the fullest because you just never know how long you have to live, and I learned to live with no regrets because when I die someday and I'm looking back at my life I don't want to think back and regret anything I want to be able to die and think wow I had an absolutly wonderful life and I wouldn't change anything about it. But this year and for the following years I just hope more people can look on the brighter side of the situation because everyone feeling sorry for us doesn't do any good, if you feel that bad for us then donate to a foundation or organization such as Tuesday's Children or America's Camp -- I think everyone should donate to America's Camp it is a wonderful program that lets children who lost a parent go to camp for one week in August. Its a sleepaway and honestly I live for that one week of the year. Theres not one day that goes by that I don't think about it. I have made so many terrific friends through America's Camp and I know that those friends will be in my wedding someday because they have expierienced everything I have and I truley love those people. Even the counslers are amazing, they give up a whole week of their lives to be with us. They are all voulenteers and it amazes me that so many people show up to be with us all. whats even more amazing is that most of the cousnlers are from different countries such as Austrailia, New Zeland, and Britian! but those people truley have a spot in my heart. So this anniversary and those to follow instead of feeling sorry for us donate money to America's Camp or something. Only if you want to of course but I'm just trying to give ideas of what people can do to help families like myself out. Anyways to those who reads this I want to thank you very much because it shows how much you really care.
Thanks Again! -- xoxoxo
my brother my dad and me on a plane to Disney!
August 30, 2007
my dad
August 30, 2007
me and my dad agian
August 30, 2007
my dad blowing bubbles and me chasing them
August 30, 2007
my dad teaching me to ride a bike
August 30, 2007
me and my dad
August 30, 2007
christmas 2001 - memorial collage 2
August 30, 2007
christmas 2001 - memorial collage
August 30, 2007
my brother, age 3, my dad, age 38 and me, age 7
August 30, 2007
Cherilyn Curia
August 30, 2007
hi again, I was just checking up on this site because I have been thinking about my Dad a lot today and it is pretty strange to read all of these comments from people all across the country who didn't know my father but I want to thank these people for remembering the fallen heros lost on September 11, 2001. I would also like to point out even though this will always be a negative aspect of my life, I have come to realize that my Dad wouldn't want me to feel sorry for myself and waste my life like that, so i decided im not going to. And I know that one day I am going to meet up with him again but until that day I am going to live a full life with no regrets and I have seen how many positive things have come out of 9-11. Such as all the organizations formed to help people in my situation. Plus it brought the country together, this is proved by people across the country signing this guestbook. For me personally this has been a life changing expeirence, how could it not be? But I'm pretty sure it has changed me in very positive way. Because of my tragedy I have become a lot stronger and I know the meaning of life and not to take it for granted and to live everyday to the fullest because you don't know just how long you have on this earth. Most people never learn that, So I am very grateful for the oppertunity to share this all with you. But I just wish that this year on September 11th the news would not show it in a negative way about how the kids are growing up with out a parent, I wish they would look at it from the brighter side of the situation and talk about how the children have been giving enourmous amounts of help through differnet programs especially one called America's Camp, its a one week camp in Mass during the month of August that has changed my life forever, I know that when I go to America's Camp I am completely at home and it's weird but its nice to be able to look around at all the kids there and be like "wow, I don't know most of these kids and they are all from different places but I could talk to anyone of these kids and they would know exactly what I mean because they went through it too." You can't really find that anywhere... So to anyone that has taken the time to read my little "blurb" I want to thank you and I hope that this year and the years to follow that you don't think about September 11th in a completely negative way, obviously it will always be a negative thing to society but it will be easier to deal with if you look on the brighter side of it. I also urge some of you to donate to a few organizations such as America's Camp and Tuesdays Children, I know for me at least these programs have helped a lot. Well thanks agian -- xoxoxo
jose
March 22, 2007
god bless you
Cherilyn Curia
January 19, 2007
Hello I just wanted to let all of you know that I'm very thankful for all of your support and caring thoughts in our time of need.
Thanks again,
Larry's daugher Cherilyn
Kristine
October 30, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 19, 2006
In memory....
Dawn Cain
November 11, 2004
To the Curia Family...
My maiden name is Curia and that is not a common name. My family roots trace back to the Perth Amboy/Elizabeth NJ area...I was researching my last name and came across Larry's tribute. I just wanted to let you know that All of these victims have not been forgotten. Now, I feel a connection to Larry. My brother, Dan Curia is a battalion chief and lost many friends on September 11th.
Again, you are in my thoughts and I will light a candle for Larry this weekend.
barbara oliver
May 21, 2003
DEAR FAMILY OF LARRY, HE WAS A FREIND OF MY OLDEST SON DON. AS CHILDREN AND GROWING UP INTO MEN,AS IT TURNED OUT THEY BOTH ENDED UP ON WALL STREET.THE THING I ALWAYS REMEMBER ABOUT LARRY IS HE WAS FUN . THEY ALWAYS HAD GREAT WILD TIMES TOGETHER.DON LOST HIS BROTHER, MY SON EDDIE 9/11 SO WE REALL KNOW YOUR SUFFERING. OUR PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS INCLUDE LARRY,AND YOU AND THE CHILDREN.GOD KEEP YOU ALWAYS SAFE. LOVE BARBARA OLIVER
Jessica
September 12, 2002
Mrs. Curia,
I never knew your husband or your self, but i'd like to tell you how sorry I am for your loss as well as the losses of everyone else in America. I am writing this because on 9-11-02, my school gave out specailly made (by the student body)small flags that read "We will NEVER forget" and on the back of each of these flags were the name of one person who passed away on 9-11-01. When I picked mine up, I turned it around and read the name "Lawrence Curia". That day, I wore that flag pinned to my shirt in honor of your husband. I also keep it pinned to my cork board and look at it each morning since. I will keep this small flag with me for the rest of my life as something that i will be able to show to my children and gandchildren one day. Again, I wish that we all didn't have to go through the pain that that day has brought. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you will get some comfort in the thought that your husband will never be forgotten.
God bless you and you family as well as the rest of America.
Lisa Elliott
September 11, 2002
I attended a prayer service today at my place of employment, St. Agnes Academy in Houston, and was given a wrist band with Larry's name on it. The tragedy last 9/11 was horrible enough, but today when I was given an actual name of a victim it was a thousand times worse. I cannot imagine the grief that you have gone through and will continue to go through. May God bless you and your family.
laurie oliver
September 10, 2002
I just wanted to let u know that you & Linda are always in my thoughts & prayers. I didn't know u well,but always had a good time with u when we were at functions together.always enjoyed your unique xmas cards & wish our families could have spent more time together.
LISA
August 4, 2002
LARRY HE WAS ONE OF A KIND! ALOT OF FUN AND A VERY LOVING PERSON. WE LOVED HIM AND SO DID OUR CHILDREN. EVERY TIME WE WOULD BE A STUFFY FUNCTION I WOULD FIND LARRY AND THE PARTY WOULD BEGIN! LOVE TO "MRS. CLAM" AND THE KIDS LARRY WE MISS YOU AND WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS..PS DIDN'T MAKE THE BEDS TODAY IN HONOR OF LARRY!
Caroline Logan
April 24, 2002
My husband works for Bear Stearns and worked closely with Larry and others at Cantor. Larry and my husband went to quite a few social events and he often spoke of how great Larry is. We were both amazed at you and Larry's generosity when my daughter was born and still have the items you sent. She has outgrown them now but I will continue to keep them. We think about you and your family often and hope you are all doing well and will continue to keep you in our prayers. Our very best to you and your family.
Caroline
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
May God Bless you and watch out for the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace......
Joe Doherty
January 25, 2002
Mrs. Curia,
My sincere condolences on your loss.
Larry and I attended Moore together and had a great time. I wish you the best in the future.
Best Regards, Joe Doherty
Teresa Jahn
January 5, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Larry. May his insistance on allowing children to have fun, his life and love live on in those who love him. May you always feel the warmth of his love radiate into your hearts. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of the Clam.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
January 3, 2002
MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS LAURENCE
(LARRY) CURIA..MAY HE REST IN PEACE
WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS
HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN...FAMILY AND
FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY
WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Dianne Purdy
December 1, 2001
I did not know Larry, the Clam. It it has now been almost three months since the tragedy but the wound is still painful to me personally but I coudn't even begin to imagine how hurtful this is for you. Larry was obviously a good example to all of us. Jesus said we must be like Children to come to him. Well, it looks like Larry knew this! Please accept my heartfelt love and sympathy for your family. My thoughts and prayers contintue.
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