Michael Todd Curl

Michael Todd Curl obituary, Hillside, NJ

Michael Todd Curl

Michael Curl Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perry Funeral Home - Newark on Aug. 9, 2025.

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Mr. Michael Todd Curl, 65, of Newark, NJ, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Born in Essex County, he was a son of the late Robert Curl Sr. and Mary Curl-Stokes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Jr., Frederick, Steven aka Baha Muhammad, and one sister Carole Montgomery.

Michael is survived by one daughter, Sultana Weir-Curl, of Greenville, SC. He leaves to cherish several nieces, nephews and a host of family members and friends.

Michael was a 1978 graduate of Malcolm X Shabazz H.S. He went on to further his education attending Northeastern University. He was employed by the Newark public school system for several years as a permanent substitute teacher. He currently worked at the East Orange Board of Ed and at St. Barnabas Hospital in the security department. He enjoyed rolling skating and caring for his vehicles.

This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Mr. Michael Todd Curl. Leave a message on the Tribute Wall to share your favorite memories and offer words of sympathy and comfort.

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