Ann Curtin

Ann was my sister and I teacher..we loved her and shared the same last name as Ann. Bless her and may she rest in peace in God's loving arms

Patti, this is a late sympathy and memory message . I took lessons from your Mom from 1943 for Ten yrs . O r of my memory memories is she asked me to assist her on Valencia St. While she was pregnant with you ! I was so proud she asked me to assist her. My second memory is when she had your grandfather , Bill work with on the Hornpipe . Also she placed me in uncle Bill´s hands for awhile . Anne was my idol ! I entered the Sisters of Mercy after high school and left after 20 yrs . I will be...

I remember starting dance with Ann Healy on 16th and Mission! So many years ago. Such lovely memories and she taught my daughter, Deirdre, on Taraval street. A sad loss for you all. My prayers are with you all. She was a lovely lady and patient teacher. Love from, Maryjo Murphy Hughes, a former San Franciscan now living in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Love the photos you added, Mary Hallinan. Xxx

Ann Healy was a great business woman, and great dance teacher, and a a wonderful cultural ambassador for the Irish in
San Francisco! I took dancing with Ann from 1963 to 1974. Great times! Not only was I able to become proficient in traditional Irish step dance, which was a wonderful way to carry on Irish culture in S.F., when it wasn't that popular in Ireland. But, it was so much fun! I met so many great gals and guys from other parts of the city, and state! We got to dance at so many...