Rev. CHARLES L. CURRIE
On January 4, 2019 of Washington, DC. A Jesuit priest for 56 years. He is survived by his brother, Rob Currie, S.J.; and a sister-in-law, Anne Currie. Uncle to Beth (Bill Chambers) Gargan, Kathy (Chris) Mayer, Thomas V. (Helen) Gargan, William Gargan, Meg (Jerry) Kilpatrick, Lisa (Mike) Hudson, Amy Currie, Robbie (Jo Anne) Currie as well as many grandnieces/nephews and great nieces/nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth Currie, sister, Gertrude Currie Gargan and brothers John and Joseph Currie, S.J. Fr. Currie had been serving as the executive director of Jesuit Digital Network. From 1997 to 2011 he served as president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU). A revered leader in Jesuit higher education, he previously served as president of both Wheeling Jesuit University (1972-1982) and Xavier University (1982-1985); director of Georgetown University's Bicentennial celebration (1989); rector of the Jesuit community at Saint Joseph's University (1991-1997); and as a faculty member at Georgetown and Saint Joseph's. Fr. Currie was a beloved figure both within and outside of the Jesuit network. He remained proud of his roots in Philadelphia, but thrived on the energy of Capitol Hill during his years in Washington, DC. His tireless energy, keen sense of humor, legendary story-telling skills, and enormous heart will all be greatly missed.Friends may call at the Jesuit Residence at Wolfington Hall at Georgetown University on Friday, January 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 12, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, DC, preceded by a viewing at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fr. Charles L. Currie, S.J. Jesuit Scholars Fund at Georgetown University. Interment immediately following.
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What a loss for our family! We loved Father Currie very much. He was a great friend of my Dad's, Arthur Ciervo, from Georgetown in the 1960s. He would go on to marry me, my sister and baptize our kids.
When my parents were both dying, he drove to be with us, hold our hands, and later conducted funerals for both my parents. When my mom died, the phone was ringing in her hospital room and it was Father Currie who somehow knew she had just passed. We love him and will miss his presence forever. We are so fortunate that he was a part of our lives.
Lynette Ciervo Grenier
January 27, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss. I hope that these words can bring comfort to your family. Isaiah 34:24
January 11, 2019
Dear Currie family: We deepest sympathy to the family and friends. May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family,though this very sad time.--Psalms 29:11
Orlando & Maria
January 11, 2019
My sympathy to family and friends, so sorry for your loss as time passes may happy memories sustain and comfort you
Matthew 5:4
January 10, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family Blessed are those who mourn since they will be comforted Matthew 5:4
January 9, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time of your life please read John 6:40
January 9, 2019
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
January 9, 2019
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