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for Kevin Curran
David Pototsky
July 1, 2009
I first met Kevin when I took over for him at North American Publishing (Printing Impressions and Package Printing magazines) selling advertising in the New England territory. The location of the Norwood office was instrumental in my moving to this area and settling here with my family (in Sharon, MA). My orientation with Kevin, and the new job in Norwood, was a lunch excursion to LEWIS' Bar for a Lewis Burger, a large plate of fries and a bucket of beer. After lunch we exited through the decompression chamber (Lewis' foyer) from darkness to shear blinding light, and the buzz of a memory that will last a lifetime. Through the week of orientation and Kevin's transition to greener pastures, Kevin taught me the harsh realities of the advertising sales business. If you can't dazzle them with selling techniques, wear them down with three martini lunches.
Kevin also taught me to appreciate the music of Steely Dan, which I had only appreciated on a superficial level up to that point. A friend of mine had given me a Steely Dan bootleg tape from Drew Zing (S.D.'s lead guitarist at the time), and I passed a copy on to Kevin. His eyes lit up like a Christmas tree. Kevin went into a 30 minute rant about the characteristics that made Drew, and all the other musicians in S.D., the most consumate R&R band ever to roam the earth. To this day, whenever I hear a Steely Dan song I think of Kevin.
Whenever I visited Kevin at his office, he always had a beaming and welcoming smile. Kevin always asked about my family and my life, and listened intently while injecting as many humorous and insightful anecdotes as time would allow.
Regretfully, I lost touch with Kevin during his final couple years. I will always remember Kevin for his fatherly advisory qualities, and enthusiastic passion for music and life. My deepest sympathy to Kevin's family and friends. Kevin touched many lives, and shined a joyful light on those who knew him.
"Any world that I'm welcome to
Is better than the one I come from." -Steely Dan
Susan
February 13, 2009
Kevin,
I don't think I'll ever listen to Steely Dan (as I am doing now) without remembering you and your smile. You are missed.
Dave McGuire
September 9, 2008
Not sure if this is the right place but:
Happy B day CAT
Kevin, summer has gone by and you know what that means, its birthday time. My birthday was the other day. I still have your voice mail at work from 2 years ago with you calling and saying Happy Birthday. As your birthday approaches I remember how you ALWAYS remembered mine. I’m terrible with dates yours is the 12th right? I know it’s around now. I think I’ll remember that date even if it’s wrong, rather than the other date if that’s ok. I said in an entry before that you were the reason I love music. Kev if there was one song that reminded me of you and summed up how I always thought our lives would be it was S&G’s “Old Friends”. I always thought we’d be sitting on a park bench as old men like book ends. Although we weren’t in touch very much I still miss you and think about you a lot. Happy Birthday my childhood friend XO.
Steve Bill & Kevin
August 5, 2008
Barbara (Brennan) Driscoll
August 5, 2008
to the Curran family,
we are so sad to here about Kevin. He was an exceptional person. Our fond memories of his performing at the folk mass at St Tim's was the beginning of our admiration of his talent and wonderful attitude for life. His kind and warm personality will forever remain in our hearts. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Dan Smink
July 28, 2008
Dear Curran family,
I want to express my sincere condolences to you. I just learned today of Kevin's passing. I am a former a customer of his, but I can't say I ever felt that way - he was much more of a friend and big brother to me. I count it as one of the blessings in my life to have known him.
Mike Murphy
July 16, 2008
To the Curran family,
Karen and I were saddened to hear about Kevin. I'll always remember him as one of those rare individuals who could light up any room he walked into with either a funny story, a one liner, or just good conversation. I wish you all the best through this difficult time.
Craig and Monica Williams
July 14, 2008
Debbie, It's been a long time since we've seen each other. Heard about your loss from Trisha and we are very sorry to hear the news.
Don Fagen
July 8, 2008
He who makes his companions laugh has earned a spot in he enternal Paradise
Maddie McKay
July 8, 2008
Dear Debbie, Chris, Katie and Meg,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Knowing and working with Kevin for 25 years, he was like family to me.
We had many good times and I will never forget him.
Love,
Maddie
Deb Lamb
July 7, 2008
Kevin's life proves that in the end, it's not the years that count. It's the life in those years.
Bryan Mikatis
July 7, 2008
Life's a voyage that's homeward bound.
July 7, 2008
love you kev
Helen and Mike Reagan
July 7, 2008
Dear Debbie, Chris, Katie, Meg and the Curran family, We hope that you can find some comfort in your many special memories and in the thought of the happy years you shared. May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. The world has lost someone very special.
Kathi (O'Brien) Peterson
July 7, 2008
Dear Debbie, children, and family,
I was so sadden to hear about Kevin, he was a great person. May his love for you all keep him alive in your hearts forever. It' s been a few years since we ran into Kevin during a trip home to Norwood but he was always the same funny guy with a good story to tell.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathi & Jeff
Renee Knapp
July 7, 2008
May you find peace and comfort in the coming days through sharing memories of Kevin. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Friend/Co-worker of Chris Curran
Jim Gamelin
July 7, 2008
We referred to ourselves as "cousins" but Kevin, you were more like a brother and best friend, and 'best man' at our wedding. I'll always cherish and hold dear forever the fond memories, Rocky Point, Cape Cod and New Hampshire to name a few. But especially your visits to West Warwick and my weeks enjoying your company on Bonney Lane. Love always.
Nancy LeBlanc
July 6, 2008
all of our family is feeling so very,very sad for you all.....we will be there for you all. please let us help in some way.
love, the LeBlanc family oxox
donna lee and jim
July 6, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
carol & tim mccusker
July 5, 2008
thinking of you and your whole family...
Tom Melchionne
July 5, 2008
Dear Deb & Family,
I will never forget all the greatness that was Kevin. His smile, humor, and always willing to help was not equaled by any other. I will never forget him. Please see the link that follows; I dedicate this to him.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1Mu8D69uxA0
Christine Vernon
July 5, 2008
Dear Debbie and Family, You do not know me, I am a long time friend of Kevins work colleague Lianne, and live in Canterbury England. I have heard through her what a very special person he was, and of his braveness throughout his illness.
May I please take the liberty of sending you all my deepest sympathy, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
July 5, 2008
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ann Marie Short
richie webber
July 5, 2008
dear deb and family. I,m very sorry that you have lost a wonderful husband and a wonderful person.I will miss him in life and also in the music studio. He was such a good man and i know he loved you all as we loved him.
Andrea Ruesch Goldberg
July 4, 2008
As a lector @ St. Tim's, I received Colleen Campion's email notifying us of Kevin's passing. Just so sorry that Kevin left us much too soon. My heart aches for your family and I pray that you will know the healing comfort of friendship during these difficult hours and weeks ahead.
Bob, Karen & Hillary Swenson
July 4, 2008
Dear Deb, Chris, Katie & Meg,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Kevin. Ironically, we are here in Nantucket & would normally be preparing for your arrival. He sure was a great man & we were privileged to have known him.
Mike Collins
July 4, 2008
It has been a few years since we spent time with Kevin but we will always remember our fun times together. His smile, love of music, and great attitude are memories that will last forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Curran Family.
Warmest regards,
Mike and Jane Collins
Lianne Madden
July 4, 2008
Dear Deb, Chris, Katie, Meg and the entire Curran and McDuff families:
Only Kevin's physical presence has left us. There is no way that someone who meant so much to so many could completely leave this earth. All who were blessed to have had him in their lives will find it difficult without him, but the memories each of us has of him are very special. He was the most compassionate, caring, intelligent, funny and genuine person. Thank you all for sharing him with me.
Love,
Tom and Kate Guiod
July 4, 2008
Kevin,
Tom and I will miss you so much. We are sure you are a member of God's heavenly choir with our other friends. Deb, our thoughts, love, and prayers are with you and your family
Ginny and John Putnam
July 4, 2008
Kevin and our son, David, were born around the same time. Kevin was a most unusual young man. He had the ability to attract people to him with his magnetism. Always smiling and always willing to help any one. He was one of God's greatest gifts to his family and those who knew him. It is at times like these when one cannot understand the mysteries of the Holy Spirit. However, only God is in control, and we all have to cling to our faith and let God do the rest. Kevin was so easy to love.
Dave McGuire
July 4, 2008
You never knew it but you were the reason I loved music so much. Rest in peace Cat
Jon Eibye
July 4, 2008
Dear Deb, Chris, Katie and Meg,
We are so sorry for the loss of Kevin. What a great man, always with a smile, a good story and an interest in what was happening in your life. Robin and I will always remember Kevin belting out "Some Kind Of Wonderful" as our final song at our wedding. The fun memories are many and we will all miss him.
Love to you all,
Robin, Jon, Tiffani, Gavin and Lucas
Patty and Tom Starr
July 4, 2008
Dear Debbie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. He was a great guy and will certainly be remembered by us always. May God bless you all and keep you safe, you are foremost in our thoughts and prayers.
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