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1949
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2026
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Marita Curley Obituary
She worked as a social worker for the Department of Children and Families for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Marita is survived by her brother, J. Kevin Curley of Troy, Michigan; nephew, Matthew Curley and wife Lourdes of Woodland Hills, CA and niece, Elizabeth Heneveld and husband Steven of Burbank, CA.
Funeral Notice: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held, Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. There will be an hour of visitation prior to the service from 8:30 to 9:30 at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Gail Assante
January 28, 2026
I just saw this. I am so sorry for your loss. She was the social worker when we were adopting our daughters through DSS back in 1989. She was wonderful. Our daughters called her"My Rita". She left a wonderful legacy with all the children she helped over her career.
Pat Wahlberg
January 15, 2026
I met Marita at St. Mary´s when we were young kids. Graduated from St. Joe and Anna Maria with her as well. I had a great visit with her at our last reunion. I remember riding home with her from college and she had so many suitcases that the back of Mr. Curley´s car was almost dragging on the road. She always had beautiful clothes.
My thoughts are with Marita´s family at this time.
Patty Lange Wahlberg
Jennifer Derby
January 15, 2026
We live across from Marita for years. My daughter would go visit her and her dog, Clancy. We will miss her waving to us and the beautiful gardens in her yard. Prayers to the family.
John A. Bernardo Esq
January 15, 2026
My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.
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Kathy Gwozdz
January 14, 2026
So sorry to hear of Marita´s passing. I really enjoyed working with her at DCFS.
Sarah Buck
January 14, 2026
A sister from my garden club. Springside Greenhouse Group, where she was a beloved member of 40 years. You will be missed.
Regards, Sarah Buck
Margaret Sokop Winslow
January 14, 2026
Sorry to hear of Marita´s passing she was a classmate and fellow cheerleader of mine at St. Joe´s...remember her fondly
Tammy borden
January 14, 2026
Aaawww she was my social worker for years when I was a child she was awesome
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