Charles F. "Charlie" Curran Jr.

Charles Curran Obituary

CURRAN, CHARLES F., JR., "CHARLIE," age 89, of West Shore Road, Warwick, and formerly of Stadden Street, Providence, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the West Shore Health Center, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Ruth I. (Graves) Curran for 68 years. Born in Providence, the son of the late Charles F. and Nel (Condon) Curran, he lived in Providence until moving to Warwick 3 years ago. A graduate of LaSalle Academy and Manhattan College, after completing his education he proudly served his country in the United States Navy (Lieutenant), operating in the Pacific Theater during World War II as the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Wenatchee. Mr. Curran was a local, national, and international presence in the textile industry for over 65 years. After serving as vice president and COO of Atkinson and Haserick, and President of Holdsworth Manufacturing in Providence, he owned and operated Charles Curran & Associates, a consulting firm for domestic and international textile firms. He was a life-long Red Sox baseball and URI basketball fan. An avid golfer, he was a long-time member and past president of the Pawtucket Country Club. His wit, humor, and commanding personality will be missed by all. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, William C. Curran of Millis, MA and J. David Curran of Warwick; and a daughter, Marie D. Glass of Rockville. He was a loving and devoted grandfather and "Pop" to Tara Moniz of Hope Valley, David S. and Carolyn Curran of Millis, MA, and Megan, Erin, and Michael Curran of Warwick. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 21, at 9 a.m. from the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Matthew Church, Elmwood Avenue, Cranston. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Button Hole Golf Course Scholarship Fund, 1 Button Hole Drive, Providence, RI 02909.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 19, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Curran

15 Entries

Mara Metcalf

September 28, 2011

Dear Ruth,
We were so sad to learn of your loss. Charlie was a great neighbor, full of humor and energy. We think of you both as friends. Please accept our condolences.
Sincerely from your neighbors,
Mara and Maria

Sandra Steinmetz

September 27, 2011

To all Charlie's families. I want to send my deepest sympathy to all of you. Charlie was a great person and loved by everyone, where I grew up on Stadden Street. Lived next door to Ruth, Bill, Marie and David for 21 years. IT was the best times of my life, (Stadden Street). I wish I was back in that neighborhood with the Currans. Take care and may the good Lord Bless You All.
Love you all

Barbara Westberg

September 25, 2011

Ruth, Bill, Marie and David: I am so sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Fond memories of being neighbors as well as great friends on Stadden St. I can still see Charlie coming home with his golf clubs. My deepest sympathy and love to all of you.

September 24, 2011

Mrs. Curran, Marie, Billie, David and Tara, We are so sorry for you loss, we will pray for all of you. I will always remember his great since of humor. Love to all of you. Marilyn & Charles Burke

Steve Westberg

September 22, 2011

Mrs.Curran,Bill,Marie & David: So sory to here of Mr.Curran's passing.It certainly did bring back fond memories of growing up at Stadden St. I can still see Mr. Curran coming home from work at night driving his Pontiac with the lighted indian ornament on the hood.
My Deepest Sympathy
Love to you all

Bob Quirk

September 20, 2011

Deepest condolences on Charlie's passing, I have many memories of him-he was a good man.

Bob & Eileen Lima

September 20, 2011

Dear Mrs Curran:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
We have such fond memories as neighbors on Stadden St.

September 19, 2011

Always in our hearts, Pop

September 19, 2011

Curran Family

September 19, 2011

Dear Ruth,
So sorry to hear today of Charlie's passing away. I have such fond memories of traveling with Charlie and David Armitage calling on customers in the Dalton area and all over the U.S. Charlie was always good for a laugh with his great sense of humor and his sometimes salty language. He was a wonderful friend and advisor.

Ann and I were talking today about the California trip we made with you and Charlie. So much fun and we got some business done too.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Kind Regards,
Bob Harrell

September 19, 2011

Ruth,Bill,Marie&David: Sorry to hear of Mr.Charles passing. It brought back fond memories of the many good times from the "ice skating" challenges in your back yard and the hot chocolate.

Greg Cummings, Greenville NC

Jack & Janet Quirk

September 19, 2011

Ruth,Bill,Marie,David.Charlie's passing brought back many fond memories. Trips to the "country" still seem like the recent past not sixty years ago. Thank you for sharing Charlie with me. You are in our prayers.

September 19, 2011

Please accept our condolences on the loss of Uncle Charlie. His charm and great sense of humor will surely be missed by all.

-Matt & Noel Weldon

Lisa Barboza

September 19, 2011

Curran Family,

So sorry for your loss! You will be in my thoughts and prayers,

Lisa Barboza

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

September 19, 2011

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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