Photo courtesy of William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York
Jul 2, 1941 – Mar 16, 2019 (Age 77)
Saratoga Springs, NY- Joseph Michael Curtin,77, loving husband, father, and “pop” passed away on March 16, 2019 following two courageous battles with cancer. Joseph was born in Waltham, MA on July 2, 1941. Joseph graduated from Waltham High School, received his bachelor’s degree from St. Michael’s College in Winooski, VT and his master’s degree from the University of Vermont. Upon graduation from college, Joseph worked briefly at Moore Business Forms in Providence, RI, but was quickly called upon to start his career in higher education in the Alumni Office at his alma mater, St. Michael’s College. After ten years at SMC, Joseph became Vice-President, and then interim President, of Russell Sage College in Troy, NY. Joseph finished his professional career as the President of the Independent College Fund of New York in Albany. Joseph is survived by his mother Rita Curtin; his wife of 55 years, Amelia; their five children; Joseph (Lisa), Brian (Shanda), Kevin (LoriAnn), Maureen (Jeff) Brown, and Christopher (Meghan). He is also survived by his adoring grandchildren, Kara, Ben, Lucas, Caitlin, Emma, Christy, Devin, Alexandria, Sam, Maeve and Amelia; as well as his siblings, Rita Wall, Ken Curtin and Michael Curtin. Joseph was predeceased by his father, Joseph Francis Curtin and his brother, James. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family on Thursday, March 21 from 4-7pm at the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 22 at 10am at the Church of St. Clement’s, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY. Joseph’s family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff at Saratoga Hospital, especially the nurses of the ICU & 3rd floor, and Dr. Rashid. They would also like to thank the wonderful people at Hospice of Saratoga County for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s memory can be made to the St. Michael’s Fund online at smcvt.edu or by mail to Office of Institutional Advancement, St. Michael’s College, One Winooski Park, Colchester, VT 05439.
Read MoreJoe: You were one of the best development directors in the business, and a good friend. I miss our phone calls and chats. May your soul rest in peace. You and family are in my daily prayer bag as I participate in my daily live streaming Holy Masses. God bless your family.
Anthony J. (Tony) Agostinelli
March 13, 2021 | Portsmouth, RI
To Amy and all the Curtin family, I am so saddened to read today of Joe's passing. He was one of the finest people I have known. A kind person and an authentic gentleman. I first met Joe at Russell Sage College when i worked there for a few years. Joe was a natural leader. A good listener, he was dedicated to his job and supportive and respectful to the people who worked under his supervision. When my husband and I moved to Saratoga in 2001, we ran into Joe and Amy at St. Clement's...
Winnie Holloway
March 25, 2019 | Saratoga Springs, NY
Joe,
I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.I never had the pleasure of meeting him however, the fine qualities you always displayed ,spoke to the man responsible for raising you. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Caola
March 23, 2019 | East Greenbush, NY
I had the pleasure of working with Joe when he was at ICF. My father and Joe were great friends, and I was fortunate to know Joe through my Dad. Joe was a total gentleman; it was always a pleasure working with him.
Jane Quellmalz Carey
March 23, 2019 | Albany, NC
Seems like it was only a month or so ago when Joe called me one afternoon to make sure we scheduled another one of our once a year lunches, probably in Clifton Park. He said he couldn't set a date right then but would soon. I looked forward to those lunches with Joe so much. We shared so many things over the years of friendship. Initially Joe was my client when he was in charge of PR @ Sage and then at the Independent College Fund. But because our love of running, in our younger days, and...
Ken Drumm
March 23, 2019 | Westerlo, NY | Friend
Possa l'anima di Joseph Curtin riposare in pace, come possono tutte le anime riposare in pace. Amen. Ho considerato Joe un amico intimo e grande; è stato il mio onore averlo conosciuto. "Un uomo per tutte le stagioni!" Tony dal Rhode Island.
Anthony J. Agostinelli
March 23, 2019 | Middletown, RI
Joe was a good classmate at St. Mike's. As Admission's director, he was always willing to do you a favor.
Walter McGrail
March 23, 2019 | Marlborough, MA | Classmate
On behalf of everyone in the Institutional Advancement Office at Saint Michael's College please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of our friend, Joe. Joe left a lasting legacy on our alma mater and we are grateful for his longstanding support and friendship. Our hearts go out to the entire Curtin family.
Angie Armour
March 21, 2019 | Colchester, VT
I am sorry that I was unable to attend services for Joe.
I have fond memories of Joe from NDBG days. He was a wonderful father who was dedicated, supportive and instrumental in guiding his children along the life journey. He was a gentle, wonderful man. This world could use a million more Joe Curtin's to improve the world. I was sorry to learn of his passing, robbing all of you of many more years of joy and celebration with him. May you have the support of family and friends to...
Carol Lupo
March 21, 2019 | Schenectady, NY
