Dr. Patrick J. Curtin

Dr. Curtin, Your legacy spanned all my years @ VVS - as principal and superintendent. You were always attentive to teachers and students alike. I always appreciated your advice and encouragement. Sending sympathies to Kay and your family. carol and dave frenay

Dr. Patrick Curtin, Many of us know him from a variety of life encounters. I have known him since 1976. He gave me my first administrative role. He was my boss, my mentor, and most importantly my friend. One lasting mantra he taught me was "Remember it is about the students over all else." Pat was a natural prankster. He influenced me one Halloween to dress up as Sylvester the cat. I was to meet Tweetie bird in Vernon. "In costume," I chose to the back roads to the Wettel school. Of...

Pat and Brian, I am very sorry to hear about your father's passing. I remember when he was at the helm during our years at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central High School. I met him once and he was a very good person to get to know. You can take comfort that he is in a better place. My prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.

The Curtin's lived across the street from us in Sherrill. Our house was on Park Terrace Extension. My father, James F. Van Valkenburg, was the School Psychologist at VVS. My sympathies and condolences to the Curtin family.

Pat was a friend for a long time. He will be missed

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Pat Curtin. I met Pat many years ago when he was an interim superintendent. We kept in touch all these years and had many laughs along the way. I was honored to have Dr. Curtin as a friend and a mentor. He was honest as the day is long and had strong integrity. Most importantly, he motivated me to become the educator that I am today. I remember he would call me as I was driving to an interview and give me some last minute advice. ...

RIP Dr. Curtin

My sincere sympathy to the Curtin family; Dr. Curtin was always a breath of fresh air in the district and his kindness and professionalism resonated to all that were lucky enough to know and work with him.

Kay and Family, So sorry for your loss. It was an honor to know and work for Pat. He was a true leader by example. The salt of the earth!