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Michael James Curran

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Aragon High School

Michael Curran Obituary

Passed away in his sleep of melanoma on September 8, 2009 at the age of 55. Originally from San Mateo and a graduate from Aragon High School class of '71 Michael spent the last 20 years of his life enjoying his home among the redwoods of Rio Nido. He is now reunited with his parents Elvin and Alice, sister Donna, and brothers Gary and Terry. Michael is survived by his sister Denise and brother Gene. He was an exceptionally devoted single father to Melaine and grandfather to Zae; and a loving uncle to John, Kelly, and Allise. Having worked there for 26 years, Michael was known by many of his local friends as "PG&E Mike." Michael loved the outdoors, spending time with his grandson, and dancing, and was known for his humor and daring nature. He could often be found riding his bicycle backwards through the canyons of Rio Nido or doing flips off of rope swings. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial at the Rio Nido Roadhouse on Saturday, September 19th at 1:00 p.m.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 15 to Sep. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Curran

11 Entries

September 21, 2009

MIke was a friend at PG&E we worked in San Rafael, then we transfered to Santa Rosa about the same time he was a great person to talk to, my condolances to the family, he will be missed.
Rick Hernandez

Francesca Gonnella

September 19, 2009

Mike was a great man and he will be greatly missed. I feel honored to have known him. My deepest condolences to Melaine, Zae and the rest of his family.

Kellie Cronin

September 17, 2009

I just don't really have words to say how much I am going to miss my Uncle. I spent the last 38 years with him and now I have to spend the rest of my life without him...I have some great memories with him that I will hold close to my heart. I am going to miss you Uncle Michael....Love, Kellie
and I know I need to get a Job!

Susie Markell

September 16, 2009

I keep thinking I will wake up and it is a dream. Rio Nido was a better place because Michael was a hugh part of our community. The Curran family can be comforted in the fact that Michael rests in peace and he will never be forgotten by all of us that loved him.

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Ron Larsen

September 15, 2009

Really sorry to hear about Michael, Denise, Tiah and I send our condolences.

September 15, 2009

John Monticelli

The Javier Family

September 15, 2009

We will all miss Michael (chicken head). We were bless with his friendship clear back in High School. He was a big guys with a Teddy Bear heart. He loved his music and really really loved to dance. All of our children grew up with Michael as all of our friends kids. He was loved by all and full of fun. He love is grandson Zae so much and loved their time together.

John Cronin

September 15, 2009

I will miss you Michael, I know you are with your Mom, Dad, Gary, Terry, & my wife Donna. I will see you all someday, save a seat for me.

John O. Cronin

Jynessa Galvan

September 15, 2009

I'm going to miss Michael. For years I would tell my friends stories about when I was a child and all the get-togethers my parents and their friends would have and with every story I would always mention the funny things Micheal would say to me. One story is when I was about 7 or so and I would be playing around with the other kids and I would look up at Michael and he would be looking at me with a serious face and say " GET A JOB!" That would aways make me laugh. There was another quote he was famous for to make us laugh and that was "did I ever tell you the story about when my dog died and my wife left me" He was such a great person I will always include him in the stories I tell. His soul will live on...

Rick Larsen

September 15, 2009

So sorry to hear about Mike. Been awhile since we have talked. My best to family and friends. Mike and I were classmates in high school but our families go back much further and I have fond memories.
Rick Larsen

Roxanne Galvan

September 15, 2009

I am sure going to miss Michael. He was the life of the parties. He had the warmest heart. He was a great friend with a wonderful personality. He will always be in our hearts.

Love always,
Roxanne Galvan

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