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John Curtiss Obituary
September 30, 1962 - December 24, 2022
John Francis Curtiss, 60, passed away peacefully, at home, on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Born in Winsted, CT to the late Francis and Gertrude (Augustyn) Curtiss, he worked as an electrician. John was a volunteer fire fighter in Norfolk, CT for many years and belonged to the Norfolk Curling Club. He served as a Eucharistic Minister at Immaculate Conception Church of Norfolk, CT, where he was a faithful parishioner.
When John was growing up he spent many summers with Auntie Ann and Uncle Ted working the farm. He attended Oliver Wolcott Tech in Torrington and he learned his trade. He started work with Turri Electric in Torrington and has recently been part of the team at Griffin Electrical in Southington, CT. In his younger years he enjoyed curling and traveling to bonspiels, where he was nicknamed "Boomer". Until 2021 John lived at the family home on Sunset Ridge in Norfolk, the town he loved. John was a true friend to many there. He spent the last year and a half living with Mary and Stephen McGovern in Wilbraham.
John will be sadly missed by his eight siblings, Susan C. Anderson (James) of Kittery Point, ME, Alice A. Curtiss (Richard Galbo) of Buffalo, NY, Mary C. McGovern (Stephen) of Wilbraham, Nora R. Sethi (Harwant) of Greenland, NH, Margaret E. Curtiss of Winchester, NH, Maureen F. Curtiss (Dean E. Beaman) of Winchester, NH, Francis R. Curtiss (Bonnie) of Dalton, MA and Christine M. Wolfanger (Jody) of Avon, NY. John was a devoted uncle to his 14 nieces and nephews: Gretchen, Nicole, Brenna, Rick, Clare, Liz, Abigail, Aidan, Harwant, Jr., Tara, Lindsey, Will, Jack and Indy. John's Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 10:30 at Immaculate Conception Church, 4 North St., Norfolk, CT. There will be a reception to follow at the Parish Hall. The burial will be held privately for the family. Wilbraham Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in John's name to the Norfolk Curling Club, PO Box 102, Norfolk, CT 06058 www.norfolkcurlingclub.org.
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Lynn Moore
December 31, 2022
Our Hearts Go Out To The Curtiss Family. May John Rest In Peace. Lynn & Clara Moore
Betty Kochiss
December 31, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the Curtiss family at this sorrowful time. Sincerely Betty Kochiss
Mary LaClaire Kelley
December 30, 2022
Dear Curtiss Family,
My family and I send our deepest condolences in the loss of your brother, John.
He always held a special place in Billy's heart and I am sure that we was welcomed with a smile.
Sincerely, Mary LaClaire Kelley and family
Darin Barber
December 30, 2022
Boomer used to hang out with me at the winsted A-1 gas station. He was a good man, very generous and always, always kind! I will miss him alot.
Glen& Deborah Barber
December 30, 2022
So very sad to hear of John´s passing.
I will always remember his kind and gentle demeanor from the old days at A-1.
Sending many prayers of peace to his family & friends.
Rest Well John
Joyce Scala
December 30, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John. He was a fellow Eucharistic Minister at ICC and such a nice, quiet gentleman. We trained and occasionally served together; I considered him a friend. He will be very much missed. My sincere sympathy to all of his family.
Kim Russ
December 29, 2022
John, I miss you already. You were a sweetheart of a man with a big heart, a great sense of humor, and smile for me ever time I saw you. Thank you. You were much appreciated.
Mario Namias
December 29, 2022
John and I worked for the same company, he was a good person and will be missed
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