Mr. Richard A. "Richie" Curran

Mr. Richard A. "Richie" Curran obituary, Wilmington, MA

Mr. Richard A. "Richie" Curran

Richard Curran Obituary

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Richard "Richie" Curran, 97, Died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday March 13, 2022. Born in Wakefield on December 30, 1924, he was the son of the late John F. and Katherine (Galvin) Curran. Mr. Curran was well known throughout the Wakefield and Reading Communities. He was a Grandpa to all! He was a Wakefield police officer for 34 years and served in the US Navy during WWII on the USS Crouter DE-11. His greatest joy was spending time with his family & friends. He enjoyed walking, he walked from Wakefield to reading everyday so he could take his grandchildren to school. He is survived by his son Dennis C. Curran Sr. and his wife Gale (Spear) Curran. He is also survived by his 3 grandchildren and their families. Richie, Carrie and their son Mason Curran, Dennis Jr, Michelle and their 3 daughters Payton, Karsyn and Quinn Curran, Charles and his 3 sons Chase, Charlie and Cole Curran and many loving nieces and nephews that he cherished. He is also survived by his 8 siblings. The late Margret Radocckia, Dorothy Smith, John Curran, Leo Curran, William Curran, Robert Curran, Gerald Curran and Charles C. Curran. Family and friends are kindly invited to gather and share memories with the family on Friday March 18, 2022 in the Barile Family Funeral Home 482 Main St. (RT28) STONEHAM from 4 pm to 7 pm followed by a Funeral Service Celebrating Richie's Eternal Life at 7 pm. Parking attendants and elevator available. In lieu of flowers please consider donations in memory of Richie to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 1120 Framingham MA 01701.

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March 21, 2022

Judith OBrien posted to the memorial.

March 21, 2022

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March 18, 2022

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Judith OBrien

March 21, 2022

Remembering Richard and his stay with us at the Fuller House of Stoneham. We enjoyed our talks and time together. He will be missed. Deepest sympathy to his family. xoxo

Bob Fazio

March 21, 2022

I worked with Richie as a PO in the '60s. One of the best, friendly, courteous, pleasant, on and off the job.

Mark McDonough

March 18, 2022

I am a Wakefield native living in Reading now. I recall Ritchie as a police officer for many years, and later residing on Ash St in Reading after retirement. We would cross paths from time to time. Richie always said hello with that Irish smile. Best wishes to Dennis and his family.

Gerard Rufo

March 17, 2022

May his memory be a blessing. A person I will never forget.

Rosie Curran

March 16, 2022

The best uncle in the world! So lucky to have Uncle in my life for so long. RIP uncle.

Jake Devaney

March 16, 2022

Very sorry to hear about Rich's passing, he was a great guy and he helped me out several times

Kathleen Curran

March 16, 2022

Dennis and Gale
So sorry for your loss.
We had a lot of great times
Mike and Kathy

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