Charles D. "Choo Choo" Curley Jr.

The Hurdle Family sends love and best wishes to all The Curley's. We all remember fondly the snowy Christmas visits delivering tins of goodies for so many years as children. Charles was always the "big man" to us. He was so special to Anne and David in their "formative years" and beyond. God bless you and may Charles rest in eternal peace.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Aelise,

I just got a call from Ron Terry in Hawaii with the news of your Dad's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Without a doubt, he was one of the greatest guys I've ever had the pleasure of knowing and working for. Ron and I exchanged two or three quick stories about him while we talked.

Mr. Curley was truly one of the "good guys"!

Sandy

My father died in France in WWII while with the 2nd. Perhaps he & Charles served together. It is sad to see another hero leave this earth. God rest your soul Choo Choo

To the Curley Family - Please accept my sincere sympathy. I had the pleasure of working with Charlie at St Mary's Hospital directional desk and what a pleasure it was! He knew everyone and everyone knew him. I looked forward to each Wed at St Mary's because I would leave with my head full of Charlie's rich stories. He was a wonderful story-teller and my husband and I both enjoyed reading his book.

In time, I hope & pray that your sadness will soon be replaced with warm & loving memories of such a wonderful man! He was one of a kind!

To our Hanover Avenue friends, Mr. C will never be forgotten. I particularly remember Charlie's singular chuckle. He was a friend to all, and a kind man.

We cherished his friendship. May the Holy Spirit comfort all of you in your time of grief and mourning.

God Bless,

The Salinas'

To all of the Curley Family and Extended Family,
On behalf of the Hurdle Family (Anne, Cliff, Paul, Anne Marie and Mary Susan), I would like to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. One never forgets the friends we knew in childhood. May you find comfort in knowing that he has been reunited with your mother and that you will see him again one day.
Most sincerely,

Dear Curley family - Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved father, brother and uncle. He holds a special place in the hearts of many. My father served with him in the 2nd Infantry in WWII. May God's richest blessing be upon you
all. Beverly B. Lollar

Aelise,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time.

Cathy

To the Curley family,

I extend my sincere condolences to each of you.
My father, Lt. Ulrich Crow, of College Station, Tx, was a Platoon leader for the 3rd platoon, Company E, 3rd Regiment, 2nd ID. He fought along side of Mr. Curley throughout Europe. Dad spoke of Mr. Curley many times and spoke very highly of him. I feel like I knew him myself. Our country will, sadly, rarely see the quality men such as Charles Curly, Urich Crow and the men of the 2nd ID. I have Mr. Curley's book, thankfully, and will cherish it forever, for it is a rememberance of what great men did for this country.
Ulrich. W. Crow Jr (Rick)

Dear Catherine and family,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May God bless you .
Kitty Hardee

To the Curley family,

I want to extend my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you all. I never met Charlie, but read many conversations on the Friends of the 2nd Infantry Division board. I learned about many great stories from him and the other veterans. God Bless.

Paul Koch III
South Bend, IN

My most sincere sympathies go out to the your family.

I received his book dedicated in thanks of my action to set up the monument in Krinkelt.
I keep this book like a tresor!
I present my sincere condolences to all the family.
God bless him.

Pierre Constant Belgium

To the Curley Family,

I was deeply saddened to learn of Charlie's death and I would like to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family on behalf of the Fort Montbarey Memorial Museum.

We have lost a dear friend; Charley was highly respected by local historians and veterans in Brittany. He was regarded as a hero by anyone even he never admitted it.

Charlie’s contributions to liberate the Daoulas Peninsula and the City of Brest 65 years ago are well documented and he will be remembered forever. His sacrifice to free us from tyranny will not be forgotten.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.

With sincere sympathy,

MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT OT THE FAMILY OF CHARLIE CURLEY WE SERVED TOGETHER IN THE 38TH REGIMENT.He in E Co and I in Hq Co 1st Battilion 38th.
I also entered on Dec.1942 and was with them all the way and was discharged in Oct 1945.
His book was tribute to him and to his service
James Branch

To the Curley family: Charlie and I were both in the 2nd Division from Normandy to Czechoslovakia, but I didn't meet him until June 1989. We were together with other 2nd Div. veterans, tracing our WWII 1944-45 footsteps. We both have been members of the Friends of 2ID group webpage.I will miss him, greatly.
Glynn Raby. Memphis.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Uncle Charles. The Curley family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Uncle Charles will be missed by many for he was a menber of the greatest generation and I am proud to have knowm him.
May God bless all my cousins and your families during this time and always.

Paul & Kathy Del Papa
Nashville, TN

To the family of Charles D. Curley, Jr.

We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Charles. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor his memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.

Jim Glass
General Mgr.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
804-355-5271

Charlie was a true example of "The Greatest Generation" beginning with his courageous service in WWII, his devotion to his family, church and friends. He will be celebrated and missed by many as an example of a life well lived. Sadly I will not be able to attend the celebration of his life in Richmond. My thoughts are with everyone. He will be missed in this family.
Anne Curley Sagnette
Baltimore, Md

To all my Curley cousins Iam sorry I wont be able to get to Richmond to celebrate your dads life. I have many a fine memory of Uncle Charles at the beach and the fourth of July parties I came down for as well as all the Thanksgivings. Tracey and I will be thinking of y'all. Philip Raymond

I was blessed into the Curly world in 1984 when I met my soon to be wife, Karen, niece of Charles Curly. When I was overwhelmed by the population of such a great family. Choo Choo was my savoir, and helped me keep my sanity. Choo Choo has shown me the importance of family and for that, I'll always be greatfull. RIP

Dear Catherine,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Banu

I sure remember spending a lot of time in the house with the Red Door and the green(ish) upright piano! Both as a kid when we'd all come from Michigan to Richmond to visit all our extended family - and Grandma ("Aunt Mary") Powers would play the piano and we'd sing; and as an adult when I lived in Virginia and beyond. Charles was a gem and I was so proud of his service to our country and of his historical continuing relationships with those he engaged with during the war. I treasure the many conversations we had - and his military advice to me! - and am sad to think of not hearing any more stories. I tell you what, though, my dad - his cousin John - preceded Charlie into the choir of angels by 6 weeks and I just know he greeted him with a big ole bear hug and a hearty welcome. And those two Irishmen and Richmond gentlemen are now telling stories to each other!! My love and prayers are with all of you -

I knew Mr. Curley through my father "Speed" McKenney. He was a true southern gentleman in all the finest senses of the word. He will be greatly missed.

to the curley family.i met charles at st mary;s hospital some years ago when i came back to richmond to visit a dying friend at st mary's.we talked for a few min ..i saw his id pass and asked if he was kin to the curleys i grew up with near cary st.a nicer gentleman i never met.may his name be remembered often and with a blessing...thomas f (tom ) mains ,ceo signal financial group lexington ky ..