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Peter Curran Obituary

CURRAN, Peter R. A lifelong resident of Norwood died on Sept. 25 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Theresa M. (McAuliffe) Curran. Devoted father of Barbara J. Salute and her husband John of Norwood, Robert J. and his wife Maureen of Westwood, Patricia A. Curran of Norwood, Peter R. and his wife Patricia of Norfolk and Terry M. Curran of Norwood. Brother of the late William Curran, John Curran, Evelyn Reed, Dorothy Curran and Marie Pasionek. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his caregiver Linda Staruski of Sharon. Son of the late Peter M. and Barbara Rita (Folan) Curran. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St., NORWOOD, Wednesday at 8am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9am in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-8pm. Burial with military honors at Highland Cemetery Norwood. WWII US Army Veteran. kraw-kornackfuneralhome.com 781-762-0482

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2011.

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Kristin Salute

November 27, 2011

he was an amazing grandfather and the best friend that a girl could ask for. i will miss u every day for the rest of my life and we will meet again one day in the future. love you forever and ever. your granddaughter.

October 4, 2011

Cousin Charlie. Cindy just sent me the link. So sorry for you all, so happy for your dad! He's in heaven smiling down on you all. Uncle Bob, love you, pray for us.

Cindy McAuliffe

October 4, 2011

Hi Curran Cousins!

Cousin Cindy here. So sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. I really loved him. He was always so pleasant and had the best smiles for all of us. He is my God Father, so he will always be extra special to me.

I hope and pray that you are all doing alright.

Love you,
Cindy McAuliffe

Ann S

September 27, 2011

Sincere Sympathy to the Curran family.

September 27, 2011

God Bless his family.RIP Love Valerie

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