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Gary dedicated his entire career to public service. He joined the Army in 1956, then the reserves and finally beginning in 1961, served Daly City and San Francisco as a fireman. He retired from the SF Fire dept. as a lieutenant after 38 years of service.
Gary's greatest joy was being with his family, cooking, playing games, having fun and laughing. He also found great pleasure in all types of sports. In 1983 while serving at Station 12 of the SF Fire Dept. he founded the Kaiser Memorial Fantasy Football League. In his honor it is now named the Gary Curto Kaiser Memorial Football League and is one of the longest running leagues in the state. He volunteered for the Northern CA Golf Assoc. for over two decades serving 8 years on the Board of Directors. He loved working the tournaments for junior golfers. He enjoyed genealogy research and was a member of Star of the Valley Catholic Church. Our family will always be grateful for Gary's presence in our lives.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Sat., March 19th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Star of the Valley Catholic Church, 495 White Oak Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95409. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to support the NCGA junior golf program; Youth on Course, 3200 Lopez Rd., Pebble Beach, CA 93953 or www.youthoncourse.org
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James Scott
March 4, 2021
I worked "Garch" in Daly City and again we were classmates at the tower in SF. He was always a gentleman and pleasure to be with. An avid golfer you could find him on a golf course somewhere. I have great memories of Gary and wish his family well Jim Scott
Rosalie Vindigni Kull
March 21, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We graduated from Balboa together and he was in some of my classes. Always a sweet guy. My deepest condolences to you and your family
Marilyn (Rushing) Clemenza
March 21, 2016
So sorry for your loss! I knew Gary from Balboa High School.
He was a really nice guy.Not a surprise that he was a wonderful husband and father.
March 20, 2016
To Gary's Family,
I send my deepest sympathy. Gary and I were in many the same classes in Denman and Balboa.
Love and prayers from your Balboa Friends
Arlene Lebherz Reed
March 15, 2016
My Dear Becky,
I am so sorry for your loss. My love and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Love, Vanna
Fr. John Greene
March 15, 2016
Dear Chris and Family,Sorry to hear about your Dad's death,my prayers and sympathy for you at this difficult time.
Andrea Gladwin mattarelliano
March 12, 2016
I am sorry for your loss Deanna and I were friends on big bend drive for many years and I can remember he was always so happy and was always there for us kids he always made us kids snacks and always made me along with our little group of friends feel very special I remember he tried to teach me how to play chess in his den down stairs in the house on big bend we had lots of fun times at that house he was a great person he loved all of his kids and the neighbor hood kids as well thinking of you all sorry again and God bless
Jack Strange
March 12, 2016
Gary Curto, a multi-talented friend, co-worker, golf partner, and simply an extraordinary individual will be always in my fondest memories. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to Becky and the entire Curto clan. His physical suffering is now in the past, yet the mental images of his love of life will be a source of joy for all who knew and loved him.
March 12, 2016
Our hearts go out to you, Becky, and family, at this time of great sorrow. I had the pleasure of working with Gary at Station 12 SFFD for many years and consider him a "true brother" in every sense of the word. Gary, our leader in our Fantasy Football league, will truly be missed. "God Speed Dear Brother"...Rich & Janet Sarlatte
James Scott
March 12, 2016
Garch was a great guy I worked with him in Daly City and SF He was a gentleman and great fireman. My condolences to the family as I know he will be missed.
Jim
March 11, 2016
Dear Becky,
I'm so sorry to hear about Gary. I often think of all the good times at Candlestick Both tailgating and games.
John Hohman
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