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JOHN PAUL CURRAN, ESQ. Obituary

Curran, John Paul, Esq. Of Villanova, on August 8, 2025, age 85. Beloved husband of Rosemary Curran (nee Carroll). Devoted father of Carolyn Slota (the late Robert). Suzanne Murphy (William) and Elizabeth McDonald (James). Loving grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Vincent Curran (Mary). Preceded in death by his siblings Nelson Curran, Monsignor Paul Curran, Joseph Curran and Marie McHale. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing Tuesday evening, August 12, 2025, 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. in the Funeral Home of JOHN STRETCH, 236 East Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083 and to his Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday morning, August 13, 2025, 11 A.M. at St. John Vianney Church, 350 Conshohocken State Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035. Int. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Joseph's Preparatory School, 1733 West Girard Avenue, Phila., PA 19130 or Sacred Heart Academy, 480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. STRETCH FUNERAL HOME Havertown, PA

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Aug. 10, 2025.

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Claire Baldwin Lindley

August 11, 2025

I was so saddened to hear of the loss of John. He was such a kind and generous man. Although I have not seen him for a while, I will always remember his warm smile and tremendous love of his family. My deepest condolences

John Quinn

August 11, 2025

Our sincere condolence to all of John's family. He / they will be remembered in our o prayers. He was a fine person and I am proud to call him a classmate !

Sue and John Quinn

Norwood, Ma

Dick Wickersham

August 11, 2025

Our sincere sympathy to the Curran family for their loss.
He was a great friend to us and a true Prepper.
Suzanne and Dick Wickersham

Paul and Marguerite DeSanctis

August 10, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John Paul was a great family man, attorney, neighbor, and friend. We shall miss him. Rest in peace.

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12

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Stretch Funeral Home

236 East Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083

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13

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. John Vianney

350 Conshohocken State Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035

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236 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA 19083

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