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for Kevin Curtin
Bonnie Sullivan
April 9, 2010
Dear Mike,
We were deeply saddened to learn of your recent loss. Our condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely, Bonnie & Steve Sullivan
kim trillo-weisenburg
March 28, 2010
ellen and nell,
although i never met your husband and father, after reading all the beautiful entries in the guest book, he sounded like he was a wonderful husband, father and friend. i'm so sorry to hear of your loss. keep your memories close to your heart
David Batten
March 28, 2010
To the Curtin family. Please accept my sympathies for your loss.
Betsy Kravitz
March 26, 2010
Kevin was an amazing person who was a joy to work with and an even greater joy to talk and laugh with. He helped to build so many positive things through his work and his legacy will live on. My heart goes out to his family and to everyone who was touched by him over the years. We have all lost a precious friend; we can all hold on to the precious memories.
March 25, 2010
To Mike Curtin and family, Our hearts were sadden to hear about the passing of your son Kevin. Please except our heartfelt sympathy during your time of sorrow.
The Urciolo Family, Washington,DC
March 24, 2010
We are very sad to hear the news. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Marco and Maggie Calderon - parents of Diego Calderon - Classmate of 1983
Margaret Demeter
March 21, 2010
Dear Ellen, Nell and family...Please know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. I am here for you dear friend. I am so sorry to learn this tragic news. Love, Margaret
Susan Barlow
March 19, 2010
Dear Ellen,
I was so sad to ready your message to me this morning. You are right, I totally missed it in the obits in Buffalo. Know that I am here for you if you need anything. You are in my heart and thoughts..
Carolyn Hurley
March 18, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I am a friend of Mary McNamara and she just told me tonight about her dear brother in law. I will keep everyone in my prayers so strength can be found to hold on to the memories and go on from there.
Jane Zimmerman
March 18, 2010
Kevin, I still cannot wrap my head or my heart around the fact that you are gone. I think of our final farewell to you at St. Charles, and Ellen following you while grasping Nell's hand to hold her up, and leaning on her mother's arm to keep from falling down, and how much your family will miss your strong shoulders upon which to rest. I think of all the people who came to show their love for you and your family, and how extraordinarily blessed we have been to have you in our lives.
"And now abide faith, hope, love; these three things; and the greater of these is love." We love you always, Kevin.
Carmen Jones
March 18, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know the journey to healing may be long and a bit bumpy...take your time. God will be with you every step of they way.
Carmen Jones and family
USDA
Mark Lewack
March 17, 2010
He will be sorely missed. I only got to speak with Kevin over the phone. He was truly a genial fellow and his program was the premier accessibility education program in the Federal Government. He left us a legacy that many of us should try to emulate.
March 17, 2010
Dear Kathleen and Mike, Word has just reached us here in Scottsdale of your terrible loss. No parent should ever outlive a child, and our hearts are acheing for you. We send our sympathy and prayers and ask that your share our sympathy with Ellen and Nell and all your family. Warmest thoughts, Liz and Hank Cadell
Mary Curtin
March 16, 2010
Dear Ellen, Uncle Michael and Aunt Kathleen -- and the rest of your beautiful families,
As the days and weeks pass, please know that you will be in our prayers. My dad came home still profoundly moved by Kevin's memorial Mass, and he told us how eloquently people spoke of Kevin's impact on his community and world.
With thoughts and prayers,
Mary Curtin Creaser & family
Kathy Martin
March 16, 2010
Dear Ellen, Nell and family,
I had the honor of working with Kevin several years ago. He is famous for his kindness and easy-going personality. He will be greatly missed. I look forward to seeing him in heaven. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Golladay
March 16, 2010
Ellen and Nell,
I have the pleasure, with much heart felt sadness, of calling Kevin many names, co-worker, co-interpreter, but the most favored name is friend. I know that we shall all see him once again when we arrive in our real home, heaven. I am so sad for everyone who needed to say goodbye, for now, to Kevin.
Sandy Bozoian
March 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joyce and Bruce McFarlane
March 16, 2010
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Curtin family, this is a very painful loss to us all. I need to add that in all the years I knew Kevin at Labor and USDA, I NEVER had a bad word, misunderstanding, or off-day. Know that Kevin was one that "got it" as we say in the disability community. Also know that Kevin elevated TARGET to the next level, and that is good and right.
Ferguson Family
March 16, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss and have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Gehen Coppola
March 15, 2010
Ellen,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your daughter. Hopefully your fond and happy memories of Kevin will comfort you during this difficult time.
Kelly
Patricia White
March 15, 2010
My heart goes out to all of you as you try to come to terms with the unimaginable early loss of such a remarkable man. I knew Kevin when he was working as an interpreter at FDIC. His caring and passion for his work were obvious, but he was also a great and compassionate friend. We compared notes many times on the challenges and joys of raising daughters, and he was obviously head-over-heels about his precious Nell. The last time I saw him was just a couple of months ago, when he plopped himself in a chair in my office to just chat a bit and catch up. He was an incredible guy, and he won't be forgotten. (And by the way, the service today was beautiful--a real tribute to the mark Kevin made on so many lives.)
Elaine Rendler
March 15, 2010
Dear Mike and Kathleen,
It is with a very sad heart that I send these words of condolence to you. You have been there for all of us in difficult times. I was on my way to the wake only to find out it was yesterday. I am so sorry. I will be in touch. Love and prayers to all of you.
Elaine
Joan Lillis
March 15, 2010
Dear Ellen,
Sorry to read about the death of your husband, Kevin. Reading the Guest Book he sounds like a wonderful husband and father. You will have someone in Heaven to watch over you and your daughter, Nell. My will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry (Mann) & Bill LaRusch
March 15, 2010
Ellen, Nel and all the McNamara Family:
Our hearts break for all of you and Kevin's family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Mike Houston
March 15, 2010
Ellen and Family..
I am deeply saddened for your loss. I was fortunate enough to have met Kevin at some EPI conferences; the last time I saw him was at the Leadership Summit in DC 3 weeks ago. I have a photo of Kevin and I along with an ASL interpreter on my blackberry...I don't think I'll be deleting this one. Kevin was all class...he gave me his time and attention when we spoke about Deaf culture issues (my parents are deaf and I am legally deaf) and well...he will be greatly missed.
My prayers, thoughts are with you during this difficult time. God bless..
Mike Houston
Deaf Link
San Antonio, Texas
Eric Spanbauer
March 15, 2010
Kevin, you made everyone feel like a star and will miss your wonderful professionalism where we traded all kinds of disability accommodation information and especially jokes as well. The best thing about you that you improved so many people's lives and we'll always remember you in our hearts. Our prayers and support goes to Ellen and Nell.
March 15, 2010
Dear Ellen & Nell,
Our deepest condolences.
MaryEllen & Nick Monafo
Kelly Panek
March 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cassandra Kendall-Gabinet
March 15, 2010
Mr. Curtin and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you deal with the loss of Kevin. Remember always the smiles.
Eddie Espinosa
March 15, 2010
Dear Ellen and Nel,
It is with a very heavy heart that I offer each of you my most sincere condolances. Kevin was a dear friend with a unigue sense of wit, honesty, a vision for doing what's right, but above all...a deep love for his family. In the Fall of 2009 Kevin and I spent time at an EEOC Training held in Arlintion. Of course we always talked shop but inevitably the shop talk turn into what was really important...family. Kevin's eyes lit-up as he rolled into a story about putting an additition onto his near by house; how he loved walking to a nearby Grocery Store on an early weekend morning with his little Nel. As a Dad with a little girl myself, I could just feel the tremendous amount of Love he always express for his little girl.
In life, all of us hope to make a difference in the lives of others. Well without question, Kevin was one of those incredible people who really made a tremondous difference in the live of thousands people across the country.
Although taken all too young into God's Kingdom, Kevin made a difference, and as such, he will always be remembered. And through this rememberence, Kevin will live on in the hearts of all who cared and loved him.
Through time, may He bring calm, peace, understanding , and love to each of you. May God Bless you Ellen and Nel.
R. Eddie Espinosa, Branch Chief
USDA Forest Service
March 14, 2010
Kevin made the rest of us in the disability field better at what we do. He directly and indirectly improved the lives of countless individuals - many of whom he never met.
My thoughts are prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
Stephen King
Disability Program Manager
US Dept of Defense
Paul Meyer
March 14, 2010
Dear Ellen and Nell,
I am pretty sure that you don’t know who I am but I know you through all of the wonderful stories Kevin has told since we met over ten years ago. I was so saddened and shocked by his untimely passing last week.
Kevin and I worked together on many different projects including the Workforce Recruitment Program and the Perspectives Conference after we met while he was working at the FDIC. I was so impressed with Kevin’s work ethic, caring personality and competence that when the Disability Program Manager position became vacant at the Department of Labor, I immediately spoke to the office head there and pushed to have Kevin interviewed. He made a wonderful impression and was hired shortly after. While I retired about five years ago, I have continued to attend the Perspectives Conference to see old friends like Kevin.
I have worked with numerous people during my 30 years of disability work in the federal government and can honestly say that I have met very few people as committed and talented as Kevin. The disability community has certainly lost a champion for their cause and I have lost a wonderful friend.
Paul Meyer
former Deputy Director of the President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
FRANCES WITNAUER
March 14, 2010
DEAR ELLEN,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF KEVIN'S PASSING. HE WAS TOO YOUNG AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND NELL AT THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND, FATHER AND FRIEND.
THERE ARE NO WORDS AT TIMES LIKE THIS BUT I KNOW YOU HAVE MANY HAPPY MEMORIES TO COMFORT YOU.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
FRANCES WITNAUER
Robyn Seay
March 14, 2010
Mr. Curtin and family, my heart was sadden to hear about the passing of your son Kevin. Please except our heartfelt sympathy during your time of sorrow. Tim and I are praying that God will supply the comfort and peace that is needed for this season of your lives. The family of Crossover Church will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer as you continue to seek the face of God for everything you need.
In His Love,
Pastor Robyn C. Seay
March 13, 2010
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal
Please accept my deepest sympathies
Maureen A Sullivan-Fininzio
March 13, 2010
To Kevin's Family: My name is Fr. Joseph Mulcrone, the Director of the Catholic Office of the Deaf in Chicago, IL. In the early 1990's Kevin worked at St. Francis Borgia Deaf Center with our children in the Religious Education Program. What a great gift to our community! Kevin brought, typically, his enthusiasm (and deep desire to improve his signing!) to everything he did. We were most blessed to have him with us in those years.
Tomorrow our deaf community will offer its Mass in great sadness, but with enduring hope for him and all of you.
On a personal note, I always enjoyed my talks with Kevin. There was one memorable meal late one Saturday night that was filled with laughter, insight, and some very personal and serious sharing. I was very blessed to have known him.
Barb Fitzgerald
March 13, 2010
Ellen, Nell,and all the Curtins and McNamara Clans:
Wishing there were some magical words to make you all feel better at this time--Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.Nell, you now have your own special angel and he will be the proudest guy in Heaven as he watches over you and your mom. Ellen ,not only us, but all of the South Buffalo community is thinking of you.You guys were always so good to Mary when she was sick - she will be there for you to lean on now. May your memories of Kevin and the love and support of your family and friends see you through this difficult time.
Barry and Barb Fitzgerald
Carol & Al Zoldos
March 13, 2010
Ellen - We are so sorry to hear about Kevin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Nell. We hope all your beautiful years together will bring you great comfort in the future. Take care of yourself.
Love,
Carol & AL Zoldos
mudd mcgrath
March 13, 2010
ellen we are sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your daughter iin this difficult time. mudd and ellen mcgrath
Andrew Conneen
March 13, 2010
I taught with Kev in the first year at St. Ignatius Loyola Academy. God surely directed him there in our moment of need. He helped shepherd us throughout the difficulties of starting a new school. He developed a legacy of collaboration along with high academic standards always balanced with compassion and respect for students.
He will be deeply missed.
Sharon Morrissey
March 12, 2010
Ellen and Nell, I am so sorry about Kevin. There are no words to express our sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Sharon Morrissey and family
John & Jackie Mooney
March 12, 2010
Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with Kevin's dear family as they cope with this great sadness. We are so grateful to have many wonderful memories of Kevin's kindness and laughter. As you have comforted us, we hope to comfort you.
The Staff of Job Accommodation Network
March 12, 2010
Ellen, Our sincerest sympathy to you, Nell, and your entire family. Kevin was a very good friend of ours and will be greatly missed. For all of the terrific conversations, laughs, and partnership experiences, we say thanks.
Paul Lloyd
March 12, 2010
Kevin was the most amazing man. I learned so much from him and he took all of us at the USDA TARGET Center under his wing. More importantly, he became a great friend and confidant. Someone who I could talk to about anything; from baseball to personal grief. I truly appreciate how rare it was to have such a special relationship at work. I will miss him dearly. Ellen and Nell, my heart goes out to you.
Tom & Mary Kay Casey
March 12, 2010
It is with a heavy heart that I send this to you Mike, Kathleen and family - please be assured of our prayer support for your family. You are all people of a strong and vibrant faith that will sustain you during this difficult experience. I am sure Grandma Helen will also be telling him that he is not old enough to be joining her. Tom and Mary Kay Casey
Deborah Samek
March 12, 2010
To Kevin's family, I work in the Graphics Unit of the FDIC and still remember how excited Kevin was when there was a baby on the way. And then he couldn't wait to share his photos of Nell. He was a wonderful guy and we will miss him. May you find strength in knowing that he is remembered fondly.
Minette Sternke
March 12, 2010
I am absolutely shocked to hear of Kevin's passing. I knew him through the FDIC where he was an interpreter and coordinated services for me and other Deaf/HoH employees. He was always professional and provided wonderful services. Personally, we became friends and kept in a little bit of touch after he left the FDIC. Kevin was one of the good guys - and deeply loved his wife, daughter and family. He will be very greatly missed.
Margaret Foster-Massey
March 12, 2010
To Kevin's family: I worked at FDIC and always enjoyed his exuberance when interpreting for the many programs at FDIC. One time at the closing program for the Mentoring Group (first one ever)I surprised Kevin and sang a song to thank all the Mentors in the room. We were friends so he told me afterwards please don't surprise me again; let me know beforehand so I can prepare.
I remember how happy he was when his daughter was born.
He was a wonderful person.
Patricia Hughes
March 12, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 12, 2010
I know that we're going to miss that upbeat, can-do attitude that Kevin exuded even as he walked though our office. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends at this difficult time.
Sara M. Diaz
USDA Office of Operations
March 12, 2010
My condolences to Kevin’s family. It’s hard to comprehend why someone, especially someone with all Kevin had to contribute, is taken away so young. But I would like most to say to Nell: Nell, your Daddy loved you profoundly. I worked closely with him for years at FDIC, and while he talked about all his family, it was you he talked about almost constantly. You and your Mom lit his life with love, and he spoke of you two as a gift to him, one that he treasured beyond all else. Kevin’s trials are over; the ones left behind are the ones who bear the burden, and it’s a bitter load to carry. Please remember all of you are in the thoughts and prayers of countless people.
Marla Buisson
March 12, 2010
I am flooded with childhood memories of holidays and football games with Kevin and all of the cousins. We love Kevin dearly and he will be greatly missed. Kevin was, and is, a great person. Our prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. We love you! Marla and Dave
John and Delores Volcheck
March 12, 2010
God of all creation, guardian of the living and deceased, Your Will is to bring to completion all that You have initiated and never abandon what You have begun.
Hear our prayers we offer for our beloved Kevin, whom you have made a brilliant witness of Your compassion and love in our midst.
Bring him into the light and peace of Your Kingdom to enjoy the happiness of Your Presence.
Bless all of his family, relatives,and friends. Embrace them at this time with Your love. Amen.
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