Robert W. Curro

Robert W. Curro, 77, of Newark, Delaware, passed away from complications due to Alzheimer's disease.

Rob graduated from Garnet Valley High School in 1966 and soon after joined the United States Army, where he served for three years. His first day in Vietnam coincided with the beginning of the Tet Offensive. He was primarily stationed in the northern part of the country in Qu ng Yên.

Following his honorable discharge in 1969, Rob began working for Levitz Furniture. In 1975, he joined his father-in-law at Scott True Value in Branmar Plaza. He later helped Doug Scott open the Scott True Value store in the Pike Creek Shopping Center in 1981. In 1985, Rob and his wife, Sharman, purchased the store. In 1996, they moved the business to Lantana Square Shopping Center in Hockessin. Rob retired in 2017 after selling the store.

Rob enjoyed motorcycling, shooting, and reloading. He had a creative way of thinking through any situation and was always a joy to be around.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edith and John Curro. Rob is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Rocco and Leslie Curro; his daughter and son-in-law, Victoria and Ryan Reighn; his five grandchildren; his brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Janice Curro; his sister, MaryAnne Weselyk; and his loving wife of 55 years, Sharman Curro.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 11:00 a.m., at McCrery & Harra Funeral Home (3710 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808). Friends and family may begin calling at 10:00 a.m.

Burial will be private.

For online condolences, please visit mccreryandharra.com.