John E. Curran

CURRAN John E. Curran, age 70, of Fairfield, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Cambridge Manor. Born in Bridgeport, Mr. Curran was a former Fairfield Town resident. He was the retired owner/operator of the John Curran and Sons Plumbing and Heating Co. Prior to Starting his business, Mr. Curran had worked for the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. for 18 years. He was a longtime member of the Westport Rotary Club, The Gaelic American Club and as a friend of Bill Wilson's, helped many people. John enjoyed golfing, the Boston Red Sox and especially looked forward to family celebrations where all of his grandchildren were gathered. He was very proud of his sons and their hard work in carrying on the family business. Survivors include his five children, John "Jack " Curran and his wife, Lynn, of Fairfield, Amy Hudgens and her husband, Jay, of Chapel Hill, N.C., David Curran and his wife, Gentra, Thomas Curran and his wife, Stacey, and William Curran, all of Fairfield; eight grandchildren, Briana and Meghan Curran, Nicole and Michael Hudgens, Hartley and Maks Curren, Austin Curran and Bailey Curran; a sister, Virginia Mullady of Niantic; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Hartley Curran, and a brother, James Curran. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. Directly at Holy Cross Church, Tahmore Drive., Fairfield. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Rd.,in Fairfield Center. Memorial donations may be made to Gambro Healthcare (Dialysis Care), 900 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606. To sign an online register or for more information please visit www.leskopolkefuneralhome.com.