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Michael P. Curry

1978 - 2022

Michael P. Curry obituary, 1978-2022, Trumbull, CT

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Michael Curry Obituary

Michael P. Curry
Michael P. Curry, age 44, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Kelly Nilan Curry. Born in Bridgeport on November 14, 1978, Michael was the youngest child of John and Mary Curry and a longtime resident of Trumbull. Like his father, he was a dedicated educator for Trumbull Public Schools.
After graduating from the University of Connecticut and completing his Masters in Education from the University of Bridgeport, Michael found himself a distinguished Science teacher at Madison Middle School and Trumbull High School. During his tenure, he earned his Administrative degree and was renowned for furthering and developing his department's curriculum.
Michael's hobbies and interests were vast and varied. He was a Lifelong Learner that enjoyed the outdoors and music, coupled with an uncanny ability to create, craft, mend or troubleshoot most everything. His penchant for fixing things knew no limits, and although he could wrench on just about anything, be it a lawn mower or an old pickup truck, his magnum opus will forever be a ground-up custom-build of his fully restored, classic CJ-7 Jeep. Michael was an accomplished guitarist who cherished jamming with his high school band mates in his basement music studio. His catalogue ranged from blues to metal but his go-to set list was comprised primarily of classic grunge.
Michael was blue collar to the bone but he was also cultured and intelligent. Just as he could expound on the devastating effects of the Emerald Ash Borer, Michael could just as impressively take a chainsaw to the fallen ash tree blocking the road, drag it out of the way and process it into perfectly split firewood. To know Michael was to know he ground his own coffee, he made his own hot sauce, he shucked his own oysters, he cleaned his own gutters, and he certainly shoveled his own driveway along with a few others.
In addition to his wife and parents, Michael is survived by his sisters and brothers, Karen and Paul Kaplita, Jack and Maureen Curry, Sheila Donahue, Suzanne and Craig Schultz, and Joe Curry, his many nieces and nephews and his dog, Tucker.
Friends may greet his family Thursday 3-7 p.m. at the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). To send condolences, please visit www.redgatehennessy.com

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Published by Connecticut Post on Dec. 6, 2022.

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Michael Buchta

December 10, 2022

I was absolutely devastated to hear this very sad news. I loved being around him in class and when I would stay after school with him. He would always make jokes with me and always make me laugh non-stop. It felt like whenever you got that special 1:1 time with him that you knew him forever. I can never forget an amazing. funny and welcoming guy like him. I will forever cherish the wonderful memories I had the chance to share with him.

Dave Kuzma

December 10, 2022

Jack and Mary my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son .I remember him well always a smile and a hello when I saw him.He will be missed .You can be proud of him with everyone he taught and touched. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

A student

December 9, 2022

Mr. Curry was the greatest teacher I had seen as a 8th grader. Entertaining, informational, cool, he was a role model to say the least. Rest easy Michael.

Emily Bonaventura

December 9, 2022

Mr. Curry made my middle school years. And that says a lot as middle school was not something I look back on as "good times". He was so personable and really left an impression on myself. I remember when I would act up in class he would send me out of the room to go count the leaves on the tree through the window across from his room. He was the best and my absolute favorite teacher I´ve ever had.

Charlene Janczewski

December 9, 2022

I am sorry for your loss

Moaz Albezreh

December 8, 2022

Mr. Curry was literally the best teacher I ever had. I had him for middle school and when he transferred over to the high school I had him as well. I'm really sorry for his loss. He was literally the reason as to why I enjoyed coming to science class in high school and he used to always pick on me obviously Jokingly and I would do the same. I'm really sorry for your loss. He was such a great man.

Bella Genuario

December 8, 2022

Although I´m at a loss for words with this news, I´d like to share how I remember Mr. Curry. I´ll always remember him as my favorite teacher in middle school, but also an educator that had an immense impact on my life. He was the first teacher I had that overlooked my learning "disability" and saw my full potential as a student to succeed. I got my first academic award from him in his 6th grade science class and I´ll never forget that day. He told me how it was so well deserved and I´d improved so much since the start of the year. I´ll never forget how hard I laughed in that class and how much I´d learned and how efficient he was in his process as a teacher. Rest peacefully Mr. Curry. You had an incredible impact on your community that won´t be forgotten.

Jon Iannone

December 7, 2022

I had the pleasure of working with Michael Curry for the two years I was at Madison Middle School. Although it was a short time, the impact he had on me as a friend and colleague was immeasurable. Although I am out of Connecticut, I always hoped I would have the opportunity to meet up with him again.

Kenneth Hernandez

December 7, 2022

i remember when i had Mr. Curry for science back in freshman year. he will be remembered as one of the greatest teachers i had. rest in peace :(

Grace Tymula

December 7, 2022

Mr.Curry is what I knew him as, he always made our class laugh. We shared so many memories, he helped me so much and gave me all the knowledge that he had to give. He was the best teacher that I have ever had, and I really wished that one day I´d be able to see him and show him my college degree in Education. He inspired me to become a teacher, he took his time to teach me and help me understand Math and Physical science. I will never forget the day I graduated high school, getting to talk to him about how I was going to college. He was so excited and I could see it in his eyes that he was so very proud of me after everything I had been through. Now I´m finishing my first semester at SCSU, I would not be where I am now if it wasn´t for him. He truly saved me and I will always look up to him, not only as a student but as a friend. I will get my degree and become an amazing teacher because of him.

brooke guimont

December 6, 2022

Mr. Curry was my science teacher freshmen year. He welcomed me with open arms and was the funniest teacher I knew. We got along so well and I looked forward to being in his class everyday. I will miss his kind and funny spirit. May he rest peacefully.

Teixeira Lisa

December 6, 2022

I am so sadden to hear of the loss of Michael. We were neighbors to his parents since 1980. He was a great person. My children loved shooting hoops and having him as a teacher at Madison. This is a huge loss for the family as well as the community. May he rest in peace.

Melissa & Dylan Moran

December 6, 2022

We are so sorry for this unimaginable loss. Mr. Curry was my son´s middle school science teacher - definitely one of the greats. Absolutely heartbreaking our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May all your beautiful memories with him help heal your pain.

Katelyn Avery

December 6, 2022

He was one of my homeroom teachers at Madison Middle School, during the '06-'07 school year. Mr. Curry made things feel safe when he was around. It was his height partially, but also his friendly personality. He was really good with kids. I only have good memories of him. He will be missed.

Robbie Weiner

December 6, 2022

My heart is shattered. Michael was one of my students in my language arts class. Smiling that big Curry smile, he entered my classroom, lifting my spirits. As a teacher students would sing his praises, always eager to learn science. Michael was a good man, a talented man, and a fabulous man. May his memories help those who loved him most, and those who called him a friend.

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