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Joseph B. Curtin, "Pop", 90, was finally reunited with the love of his life, his wife of 56 years, Lil. Also embracing him in heaven is his son, Joseph "Buddy" Curtin, who played professional baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers organization. Loving and missing him are his son, Rick and his wife, Maria; son, Peter and his twin sister, Pamela and her husband, John Dean. He is loved and remembered by his grandchildren, Joseph "Buddy" Dean and his wife, Megan, Erika and her husband, John Hickman, and twins, Allison and Kevin Curtin. Besides his wife and family, the next great love of his life was the 32 years spent as a fireman with the Fire Department of New York (F.D.N.Y.). Pop was admired and loved by many generations of family and friends who knew him as a great storyteller with a tremendous sense of humor. Pop was a first generation Irishman born in the Bronx, New York on January 17, 1916 and for the past 20 years, his passion was documenting his family history in Ireland. His family will receive friends from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 5 at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 6, at Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 2700 Dolfield Drive. Interment will be held at Saint Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to Bon Secours Hospice. We'll miss and love you always. God bless you Pop.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Feb. 4, 2006.

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John M. Tyler

February 12, 2006

Dear Mr.& Mrs. Dean,Erika,& Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your father and grandfather Mr. Joe Curtin. May you have fond memories of him and remember the good times and know now that he is in a better place and he is not suffering with pain anymore.

I found out about Mr. Curtin's passing on the St. Edward's Bulletin online.

Please know that my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Roger More

February 8, 2006

Dear Pam and John,

I was very sorry to hear about Uncle Joe passing. He will be missed. And although not much can be said to bring you consolation in your time of loss, please know that he will be in our prayers. We send our love, and will be praying for you both as well.

Love,

Roger, Linda, RJ, Jimmy, and Logan

(The More Family in Highland NY)

Christine More-Pollio

February 7, 2006

Dear Pam, John & Family,

We are truly sorry for your loss. Sorry that we could not attend the funeral. Uncle Joe will be missed. He will be in our prayers & forever in our hearts. We love you Uncle Joe. God Bless You now & forever. Love Chrissy, T.J, Anthony & Christopher *

Paul Curtin

February 6, 2006

Dear Cuzins,



I have so many feelings swarming about me. First, of sorrow and grief. I feel like I lost my Father all over again (Jack, Uncle Joe's "little brudda" for all of youse who don't know). But mostly I feel honored for having the opportunity of knowing one of the greatest men to ever grace this planet. Words cannot descibe Uncle Joe. Off the top of my head, he had PRESENCE. You felt it when he walked into a room. For those of you who knew him, you know exactly what I mean. He will be missed by us all. Let's try to keep his legacy alive in our hearts and mind.

May the Perpetual Light shine upon him and may he Rest in Peace.

We Love You,

Paul and Liz Curtin

Anne Harris

February 6, 2006

Dear Pam,

On behalf of the Harris family I would like to express our condolences in the homegoing of your father. May the Lord hold you and sustain you in His arms of compassion.



Praying His Peace Upon You,

Anne Harris

Roger and Joanne More

February 4, 2006

Dear Pam, John, and family,

We will miss Uncle Joe very much. He was truly a very kind and gentle man. We will always remember how he loved his woodworking and making the mangers. He loved to talk about his work with the NYFD and about his family. We are very sorry for your loss. May time help heal your sorrow and pain. God Bless You Uncle Joe.

Love, Roger & Joanne More & Family

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