Joseph Henry Currin

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CURRIN, Joseph Henry of Singapore, formerly of Peoria, IL and Cincinnati, OH. Beloved and cherished husband of Callie (nee Moody) Currin. Loving father of Michael, Anna, John and Drew. Dearest and youngest son of James and Judith Currin. Adored brother of Jim "Rex" (Therese) Currin, Susan Currin, Steve (Janet) Currin, Patsy (Joe) Rehe, Mary (Tim) Egan, Jane (Mark) Utrevis, Teresa (Tod) Cracas, Amy (Dana Holt) Currin. Proud and fun uncle of Michael (Michelle) Currin, Erin (Ryan) Morris, Patrick Currin, Nikki Gebhart, Molly Gebhart, Kelly Currin, Annie Currin, Tim Rehe, Becky Rehe, Abby Rehe, Michelle Rehe, Patrick Egan, Maggie Egan, Clare Egan, Will Egan, Nick Utrevis, Matt Utrevis, Jack Utrevis, T.J. Cracas, Elizabeth Cracas, Henry Cracas, William Cracas and Josie Holt. Beloved son-in-law of P.J. and Cathy Moody and brother-in-law to Jessica (Kevin) Tierney and uncle to Maeve, Beatrice and Leo. Preceded in death by sister Annie Currin and nephew Jimmy Gebhart. Joe is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins and countless friends around the world. Passed away suddenly due to a heart attack on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at age 38 while on a reunion run with his family in Venice, FL. Joe attended Moeller High School where he was a football and basketball standout and graduated in the class of 1990. He went on to play basketball for University of Cincinnati for one year before transferring to University of Dayton. He walked on to the basketball team at U.D. and worked his way into the starting lineup and appeared in 55 games. He played on the 1992-93 and 1993-94 teams. He went on to graduate from U.D. Law School. He then clerked for Judge Waldron of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and worked for Porter, Wright, Morris and Arthur in Columbus before taking a position with Caterpillar in Peoria, IL in 2005. He was recently transferred to Singapore, where he was Corporate Counsel for Caterpillar Asia. U.D. is also where he met the love of his life, Callie, to whom he was married for 13 years. He was a devoted husband and they shared an unwavering and special love. Joe was a wonderful, dedicated father, who loved openly and taught his children- and all of those he touched- how to live a life full of joy and laughter. Joe was our light. The youngest of 10 children, he was the heart of our family. We remember Joe for his devotion to his family and friends, his strong faith, his integrity, his sense of humor and his love of life. Joe could light up a room, was a tower of strength and enveloped us in his gentle love. Joe lived his life fully, teaching us all what is important and right. He is greatly missed. Family and friends will be received from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Moeller High School gym, 9001 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Montgomery, OH. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, memorial donations in memory of Joe may be made to Currin Children Education Fund, care of any PNC Bank; or the Joseph H. Currin Scholarship Fund at Moeller High School, 9001 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com