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Robert Curran Obituary
AGE: 83 • Toms River
Robert M. Curran Sr., 83 years old passed away at his home on January 19, 2015 in Toms River. He was born in Carteret, where he resided for 65 years before moving to Silver Ridge Westerly in 1997.
He was predeceased by his parents, Leon and Anna (Gavaltz) Curran of Carteret. Robert is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 59 years, Joan Skerchek. He had two sons, Robert and daughter-in-law Marie of Monroe Township and Gerald and daughter-in-law Diera of Carteret. He had six grandchildren, Lindsey, Tyler, Adam and Nicholas Curran of Monroe Township and Gabriella and Justin Curran of Carteret.
He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Air Force. Robert worked for Benjamin Moore Paints in Newark for 43 years. He was a member of the Carteret Volunteer Fire Department, serving as chief in 1980. He was a member of the VFW Post 8253 in Toms River and was a member of the Silver Ridge Westerly Men's Club. Private interment will take place at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown. Arrangements by DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, Lakehurst.
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for Robert Curran
Edward Kross Jr.
January 25, 2015
I've known Bob for the majority of my life. He served in the Fire Department along with my father. I later served with him as one of his lieutenants.
My deepest sympathy to Joan and his family.
My brother has answered his Last Alarm, Rest in Peace.
John Majur (left) Bob Curran (right) 1980
Chief Mark Hruska
January 22, 2015
I met Bob in 1976 when I was 16 years old . He was one of my mentors and one of the reasons I entered the fire service. He contributed greatly to the quality of life in Borough of Carteret. On behalf of the Mayor and Council and the citizens of Carteret I extend our deepest sympathy to his family and express our heartfelt thanks for his many years of service. Rest in peace brother.
January 22, 2015
Our deepest sympathy, prayers and love to Aunt Joan and family! Donna and Tony Pusillo and Family
Robert Hedesh
January 22, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family of my friend and brother fireman. May he rest in peace
Jeff Hagan
January 21, 2015
Mrs Curran, Jerry and BOBBY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. Rest in peace Pop Pop.
Carmen Giordano
January 21, 2015
Met Bob through the VFW. I have good memories of selling poppies with Bob. He was always kind to me and I will miss him at cards.
John Skerchek
January 21, 2015
We are most saddened with the news of your passing. We will pray for you and the family.
Love, Johnny & Maryann
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