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John Currigan
1925 - 2017
John Currigan
1925 - 2017
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BORN
1925
DIED
2017
John Currigan Obituary
A WWII Navy vet and an Experimental Sheet Metal Supervisor at Oldsmobile, retiring in 1987 without missing a day of work in 41 years. A Dale Earnhardt, Jr. fan and a lover of gardening, bowling, home improvement projects, his cottage at Turk Lake and especially NASCAR races, missing only one MIS race since they opened. He was a kind, gentle soul who appreciated the simple things in life and loved with an open heart. His biggest priority until the end was to take care of his loved ones; especially his wife, Pat. He will be greatly missed.
A Memorial gathering will take place at the Lyons Cemetery, in Lyons, Ml. Ionia Co., on John's 92nd birthday, Tuesday, July 11, at noon. Arrangements by Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. In lieu of flowers, please commit a random act of kindness in John's memory. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com
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Renee Miller
August 4, 2017
John was a kind and considerate stepfather to me and my siblings for 45 years. I will always love and be grateful to him for that, and especially for how he cared for our mom and was a loyal companion to her for all those many years. Rest in peace, dear John...❤
CHARLENE KIRGIS-SPRAGUE
July 10, 2017
I KNEW JACK AS MY GRANDPARENTS NEIGHBOR AND MY DAD'S BEST FRIEND AND A VERY NICE MAN AS WERE HIS PARENTS & SISTER.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.....
CHARLENE KIRGIS (SPRAGUE)
Vaughn Gamet
July 9, 2017
I worked with John many years at Olds in the experimental division. He designed all the prototype kirksite dies. I also bowled with him and had great admiration for him. Wonderful to work with and bowl with. He will be greatly missed.
Mark Adams
July 9, 2017
I remember John as a very fair and honest man as my first boss in experimental sheet metal. He taught me the value of a great work ethic. I thank you John Currigan.
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Mark Adams
July 9, 2017
I remember John as a very fair and honest man as my first boss in experimental sheet metal. He taught me the value of a great work ethic that I carried on through out my life. I thank you John Currigan,
Verril Gamet
July 9, 2017
John was a thorough and professional leader at General Motors, and a competitive yet happy bowler in retirement. Always laughing at our monthly breakfasts.....we'll miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pat and family.
Gene and Charlene Gorby
July 8, 2017
Pat and family.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers thru this difficult time.
Russ Miller
July 6, 2017
Sorry to read of John's passing. He and his sister lived next door to my grandparents (John and Fanny Kalb). Remember his parents so well. Last time I saw him was at first families of Ionia. Rest in peace
Heather Morris
July 5, 2017
Rest In Peace Grandpa!! Thank you for EVERYTHING. May God bless you because you deserve every blessing in the world. The world lost a special man this Independence Day!
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