Anthony J. Curley

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Anthony Curley Obituary

Anthony J. Curley Feb. 20, 1932 - Oct. 11, 2005 Anthony J. Curley, Emeritus Professor of Finance at Penn State University, died at home, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, after a long illness. Born Feb. 20, 1932, to Joseph P. and Mildred Dever Curley, in Avoca, Dr. Curley was a graduate of Forty Fort High School, Kings College majoring in Accounting, earned his MBA from the Wharton School of Finance, and a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his many degrees, Dr. Curley earned his CPA in 1960. Dr. Curley served in the Navy as a Lieutenant from 1953 to 1956. For more than 30 years, Dr. Curley was a dedicated teacher. He taught Accounting at St. Joseph's College and Finance at the Wharton School in Philadelphia. In 1970, Dr. Curley came to Penn State, and taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance until his retirement in 1992. In addition, Dr. Curley was active in Executive Education programs at both Penn State and the Wharton School, and conducted executive education programs for many corporations and government agencies throughout the US and internationally. Dr. Curley was the author of a textbook in Investment Analysis, and wrote many articles over his career about topics in Accounting, Investment Analysis and Financial Management. In 1956, Dr. Curley married Janice A. O'Connell, who survives him. Also surviving are daughters, Joan M. Curley of Doylestown and Catherine O'Keefe and her husband Richard of Hopewell Junction, N.Y.; sons, Joseph Curley and his wife Sherri of Austin, Texas, Michael Curley and his wife Nancy Dow of San Jose, Calif., and Christopher Curley and his wife Jeanette of Durham, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Caroline and John Curley, Meghan and Richard W. O'Keefe II, and Hannah, Brendan and Jonathan Curley; and a sister, Charlene Hennessey. He was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Smith. Visitation will be at the Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2005. Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2005. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, 1 Elmwood Ave. Kansas City, KS, 66103. Arrangements are under the direction of the Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College.

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Oct. 13, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Curley

5 Entries

Rocki-Lee DeWitt

October 27, 2005

To the Curley Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you on Tony's passing. Whether it was the lore of his MBA instruction or the joy (and challenge)of working with his children, my life has been enriched. In this celebration there is an enduring significance of his life.

Rocki DeWitt

Janet Nelson Skinner

October 16, 2005

Dear Mrs. Curley, Joan, Cathy, Joe, Mike and Chris:

I am very sorry for your loss. I know the sadness of losing a father too soon. You all were such a part of my life growing up. It seems I was always staying for dinner on Decatur St., and enjoyed many visits to State College, but I especially remember Mr. Curley's dry wit and sense of humor. I know you are all proud of his distinguished career. I wish you strength and send you compassion at this difficult time.

Fondly, Janet

Lois Nelson

October 16, 2005

Dear Janice,

I heard thru Janet, that Joan had told her of Tony's passing. I'm very sorry for your loss. It is difficult to lose a spouse at an age now considered not old. Lee has been gone for 11 years and was only 67. You and your family have my sympathy. It is difficult, but our faith will eventually bring peace to your heart. God Bless

Lois Nelson

Paul Crompton

October 13, 2005

Dear Janice,

You probably don't remember me. We met many years ago at your home in Drexel Hill, PA. Probably 1960. Tony and I graduated from Forty Fort HS, PA. We "paled" around some. We were both good friends with Jack Evans. Jack lived next door to Tony. Jack and I graduated in 1950, Tony in 1949. In 1960 I was working in Philadelephia and I think Tony was working for an accounting firm there. One day I had lunch at the Chancellor Deli and so was Tony. It was a "serendipity" running into him. You both were so gracious and invited me to dinner. I still remember taking the train from Philly to Drexel Hill. It was a wonderful reunion. I am so sorry to here of Tony's death. God bless you and your family at this sad time. I read the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader online nearly daily. I'll always remember Tony for being a great guy.

Kindest regards,

Paul Crompton

Pat Murphy

October 13, 2005

Janice

I am so sorry I am unable to come to SC. You were like my second mom for so many years and I feel like I should be there. Paula and I hold Tony and the rest of the family in our prayers and wish everyone the best.

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