Photo courtesy of Murphy Funeral Home - Salem
Salem, Massachusetts
Jun 28, 1966 – Jan 11, 2013
Salem…Richard J. "Rich" Curley, age 46, loving and devoted husband of Donna L. (Stewart) Curley for 18 years, died Friday afternoon, January 11, 2013 at the North Shore Medical Center in Salem following a courageous battle with renal cancer. A lifelong resident of Salem, Richard was the son of...
Read MoreDear Donna and family, Does the pain of the loss of a loved one ever go away...no. My heart goes out to you, but I hope you are finding comfort knowing Richard was a great dad and loving husband. I respected him so much for the devotion he showed his family...just like his dad did. I hope you are all doing well and you are in my thoughts.
ANN WESTON
January 07, 2021 | Middleton, MA | Friend
Dear Donna and family, we are so sorry for loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Renee Kostopoulos
January 17, 2013 | Salem, MA
Dear Donna Megan and family, I'm so very sorry for the passing of Rich. I always will remember him as the nicest guy. Stay strong Curley family my prayers are with you. Rich, rest in peace I will miss you and you will always be in our hearts -Shelby
Shelby Dagley
January 15, 2013 | Salem, MA
Dear Donna and family, words cannot espress how sorry I really am for your loss. Rich was a wonderful man and a great father. That is not a common thing to find. Please let me know if you need anything. Shelby and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. Again we are so saddened for you and your entire family.
Erika Ernsberger
January 15, 2013 | Salem, MA
Dear Donna, So sorry to hear of Rich's passing. I just finished reading all your childrens memories of their dad and Rich's compositions. Made me smile and cry. It's clear Rich was a great dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
diane jordan
January 15, 2013 | Lynn, MA
Donna I am so sorry for your loss. No words could ever help but let it be known that your family is in my prayers.love you Janet Anderson
January 15, 2013
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Ann Weston
January 15, 2013 | Middleton, MA
Donna and family, I'm so saddened to hear of your loss. I remember Richard as a kid being so happy, kind and easy going. He was ALWAYS smiling. I have so many fun memories of Richard. He didn't sit for a minute..always on the go looking for the next adventure. He was very good to his brothers, sisters and his mother, Francis. Whenever I slept over, I remember him being a quiet and gentle soul who respected everyone. He was such a family man and a loving husband. This world has truly lost a...
Ann Weston
January 15, 2013 | Middleton, MA
Donna and kids,
Our son, David goes to the Saltonstall School with your kids. We are so very sorry for your big loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time in your life. Take care!
The Turiel Family
January 14, 2013 | Salem, MA