Desmond Patrick "Pat" Curran

During my Pem Day! days, Pat and I became great friends. We often went to the Chiefs game together and went to the longest game on Christmas Day much of the horror of my family. I left Kansas City and moved to Miami. Pat came down a couple of times and visited me and my wife, Conard, I feel badly because I never had a chance to say goodbye to Pat. His memory will always linger in my heart. Yes, we were great friends and though I didn´t get to know his kids I am sure they are also very...

I worked for Pat and Janet for 30 years.I can not explain how wonderful this experience it was to work for them. Pat was such a generous person and very special man. I have lost count of how many times Pat and Janet were there for me. Over the years of memories at the farm, at horse shows etc I have watched their kids grow into wonderful adults. I was and iam still numb about the news of him passing. Janet, Pat, Josephine, Betty, Wiley, Olivia, Love you all. Iam so sorry I will not be able...

I had the pleasure and honor of working with Pat for eight years at Cook Paint. Pat was one of the kindest and most down to earth men I have ever met. I am saddened by his passing but grateful that I knew. I will forever remember his amazing smile and sense of humor. One time he announced at one of his staff meetings that he was now President and Chief Operating Officer. I asked him why he was not also going to be Chairman of the Board. With his customary twinkle in his eye he responded "I...

Our deepest condolences to the Curran family, all our love and prayers. Alex and Shelley Franz

Knew Pat since the 8th grade at Pemday. Pat was a multi tasker. We had amazing times together, at work and play. So generous, thoughtful, and a pleasure to be with. All the memories are being recalled as I write and it´s so sad that he´s gone. RIP my good friend. You were and still are so special to so many. I´ll catch up with you at some point. Love ya, Sandy McGee

Pat had a formative influence for my personal journey as CEO of a Kansas City based company through my connection with YPO. He was always available if I was looking for alternative thinking and I can think of no one that had a more positive influence on my career than Pat. My sympathy to the family for this loss for them and for the city he loved. May his life be a blessing.