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John E. "Buddy" Curry Jr.

John E. "Buddy" Curry Jr. obituary, Kenner, LA

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John Curry Obituary

John E. "Buddy" Curry, Jr. passed away quietly on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, June Kerrigan Curry; his sister, Rosemary Curry Abadie; his brother, Roger Leroy Curry and his parents, John E. Curry, Sr. and Viola Fritz Curry. Buddy was a retiree of Illinois Central Railroad, D.H. Holmes and Radiofone. He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Judy C. Burke (Richard "Dick" Burke), John E. Curry, III (Betty Lou Labarre Curry) and Edward K. Curry (Audra Crosby Curry); his grandchildren, Sean P. Burke (Wendy Deal Burke), Kelly R. Burke (Amy Arnemann Burke), Joanna C. Cottrell (Casey Cottrell), Elizabeth L. Curry, Christina C. Parrish (Griff Parrish) and Edward K. Curry, Jr. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and one brother-in-law. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie on Thursday, January 15, 2015 beginning at 11:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 1:00 PM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home's chapel. Interment will be in Cypress Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity or Masses preferred. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2015.

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January 16, 2015

John, you and your family are in my thoughts.
Mary Nugent Clark

Vickie Myers

January 16, 2015

Eddie, I am so sorry to hear about your father. I hope you and your family can find some peace during this difficult time. All my love...Vickie Myers

Connie Lanassa

January 15, 2015

Judy, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pat & Jim Ferraro

January 15, 2015

Eddie, sorry for your loss. Sad to hear about his passing. We were unable to attend. Both of us have colds

January 15, 2015

Dear Eddie, We were so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing.All of your family will be in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We really thought the world of your Dad, so sorry for your loss.We would have been there but we are both down with colds. The only consultation is he is with his love, your Mom. Ms.Pat and Mr.Jim

January 15, 2015

I will miss his visits to the credit union. He always had a joke to tell and a smile on his face. Deepest sympathy,

Gayle Meade

Bonnie Provensasl

January 14, 2015

Curry was my customer at BNO on Carondelet St.(1965-1971) when he worked for the railroad...Always a joke to be told.....He then worked at Radiofone with my niece, Lynn Bourque, and we crossed paths again.....Still the same Curry........He will be missed ..R. I. P.

Ann Marks

January 14, 2015

Judy and family, I remember your Daddy as a wonderfully entertaining man with a keen sense of humor. Your Mom must be elated to have him Home! He lived a long life and you all were blessed to have him for so long. May he be at peace in the arms of Love! May Our Lord and His Mom be your strength until you meet again! My love and prayers are with you!

Betty O'Neal-Thatcher

January 14, 2015

I met Buddy when he and I had offices in the old St. Charles Hotel. He was with the I.C.RR and I was working for American Express. He and his co-workers loved to tease and embarass us girls. I last saw him at an I.C.luncheon less than a year ago in Metairie. So sorry for your loss.

Wendy Marshall Tanner

January 14, 2015

Eddie,
So sorry to hear about Mr Buddy's passing. I remenber every Thanksgiving he would call me and said gobble gobble.Please give my Condolences to your family. It was nice to meet your wife when your son got his drivers licence ( I was there with my daughter at the same time). You have a beautiful family.

Wendy Marshall Tanner ( Metaire)

Wendy Marshall Tanner

January 14, 2015

Eddie,
So sorry to hear about Mr Buddy's passing. I remenber every Thanksgiving he would call me and said gobble gobble.Please give my Condolences to your family. It was nice to meet your wife when your son got his drivers licence ( I was there with my daughter at the same time). You have a beautiful family.

Allen & Debbie Fiegel

January 14, 2015

Spent many of wonderful times with Papa John at Radiofone, His woodworking skills were outstanding and Debbie is still using the wood bowl he made for her. Pop's you will be missed by many.

Skip Miller

January 14, 2015

Gonna miss 'Uncle Buddy'! Although my family was not related we always felt like we were part of each other's families. Remember the jokes Buddy and my dad played on each other (Gobble, Gobble, Gobble) and all the fun we had at picnics at Westend and, of course those legendary Christmas parties. Buddy and June met through my dad and, with my mom remained great friends all these years. A mark of a great person is the number of friends he had and Buddy had a ton. God Bless!

Michael Caughlan

January 14, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Great man with a great life.

Carolyn and Cliff Deal

January 14, 2015

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Debbie Balser Glinky

January 14, 2015

John, Judy, Eddie ... So sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a wonderful, funny man and made those carpool rides so much fun.... Always had a joke and the BEST at telling one! Now he is in Heaven with his beloved June. Peace & Love To All of You!
Debbie Balser Glinky

Theo Kintzonides

January 14, 2015

Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Lynn Bourque

January 13, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. I worked with "Pops" at Radiofone. Always had a smile & a joke. Rest in peace Pops.

Donna West

January 13, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I worked with Mr. Buddy at Radiofone & he always had a joke to tell.

Judy Filby, Checkers & Hershey also Lynne Aranda & Splash

January 13, 2015

Judy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We surely will miss Buddy and his jokes as we walk our dogs.

Bill Pearce

January 13, 2015

John and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Bill & Peggy Pearce

Faith Carr

January 13, 2015

Remembering the love and laughter shared in his home over the years. We will miss him greatly. Love from Faith and Jim Carr and Kate Bishop

Lynne Siemssen Aranda

January 13, 2015

Judy,
I am sorry to hear about your Dad's passing and Betty Lou, your father in law . Mr. Buddy was a very sweet and funny man. Whenever we walked our dogs he would always come out and had us laughing sharing a joke or 2 or. ..
Mr. Buddy will be missed and will surely keep heaven laughing.

Kevin Himel

January 13, 2015

Memories of you are filled with family, laughter and smiles and your legacy of children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews is all the more strong because of it. Heaven just became a bit more Irish and its pastures that much more greener... Godspeed Uncle Buddy...

Rose Doell

January 13, 2015

So sorry to see this. I worked with your dad at Radifone. He was a very sweet, kind and funny man. I am happy he was a part of my life. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Kathleen Nuebel

January 13, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Curry family. The firm has made a donation to Holy Cross High School in Mr. Curry's name, Grandfather of Edward, Class of '16. From your friends at Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, LLP

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