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Richard Van Curen Obituary

VAN CUREN, Richard Our beloved dad, grandpa, longtime friend, 79 of Madeira Beach passed away queitly March 10, 2009, from a long struggle of pneumonia in Freedom Square under Hospice Care surrounded by angels. If you were one of the blessed ones to know my mom and dad, may it be of comfort to know that mom was at his bedside and he had a gentle smile on his face when he left this earthly life. We know he is where he wanted to be. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Arlene, and 2 grandchildren, Jeremy and Nikki. Survivors include his daughter Debby Kenimond, of Indianapolis, IN, Kim Hammond of Seminole, Mark Van Curen of Vermilion, OH and Greg Van Curen of Freemont, IN and grandchildren Angi, Ashley, Lindsay Jessica, Nick, Ryan, Rachael, Aaron, and little baby Timothy and 3 great-grandchildren, Brittany, Brianna, and Justin and his longtime friends from the Class of 49ers of St. Petersburg High School. There will be a Memorial Service April 3, at Bay Pines VA National Cemetary at 2. Donations may be made in Memory of Richard to Hospice of Florida Suncoast and Bay Pines VA Hospice.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Mar. 13, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Van Curen

9 Entries

Tom DeVoe

April 1, 2009

Dick had the gift that we all wished we had-- the ability to reach out to another person and make their life richer and happier.

Jane & Jim Ridings

March 21, 2009

To the Family of Dick and Arlene,
You have our sincere condolences. Dick has been such a good friend and neighbor. We loved hearing his stories and being a part of his "debates". He was a good guy and really loved his family. We will miss him but he is in a better place now and with your Mom. Bless them both.
Love and prayers to you all.

Vern & Barbara Adkins

March 20, 2009

We are so sad to have lost one of our best friends of many years,but we know you are much happier with the love of your life, A.J. We will miss you.

Pat Duffy

March 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I knew both your mom and dad through Dr. Freeble for many years, They were a wonderful couple and now happily reunited. I hope your happy memories will help you through this difficult time

Roger & Brenda Hurley

March 16, 2009

Our prayers are with the family. Dick, you will be missed, especially by your neighbors.

Betsy and Larry Dosh

March 14, 2009

We'll miss Dick.

michael adkins

March 13, 2009

We know you are happy now that your with your love AJ, but will miss you greatly. Have the memories of years past to hold onto and laugh about. Thank you for being part of our lives.

Bill Markey

March 13, 2009

Goodbye Dick,you are now with Arlene for eternity.
We will miss you.
The Guys Lunch Bunch from SPHS

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