John Curran

Curran, John
LOUDONVILLE - John "Jack" M. Curran, 89, formerly of Loudonville, beloved husband of the late Catherine Elizabeth (Ryan) Curran, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Teresian House, in Albany.
Born and raised in Troy, Jack was the son of the late John Patrick and Anna (Harrington) Curran. He graduated from La Salle Institute, Class of 1953. Jack married his beloved wife, Catherine "Kay" Elizabeth Ryan, on August 3, 1957. They lived a life filled with love of 62 cherished years together.
Jack was also a graduate of the G.E. Drafting Apprentice Program. He went on to work for the NYS Office of General Services, as well as Principal Engineer for the Office of Real Property for a combined 37 years of service, until retiring in 1995.
A devout Catholic, Jack was a parishioner of St. Pius X Church, in Loudonville, where he also served as an usher for many years. He was a member of the Colonie Senior Citizens, where he enjoyed playing in their golf league as well as the Colonie Elks Lodge 2192.
In addition to his late parents and wife, Jack is predeceased by his siblings, Anne (late Leonard) McHugh, Joe Curran, and Steve Curran; his brother-in-law, David Folsom; and sisters-in-law, Nancy Curran and June Curran; as well as his grandson, Derek Murphy.
He is survived by his children, Br. Jack Curran F.S.C., Mark (Roberta) Curran, Mary Kay (Don) Scott, Michael (Christina) Curran, Anne Marie (Tom) Hoffman, Paul (Karen) Curran, and Sue Ellen (John) Murphy; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also survived by his siblings, Bill (Linda) Curran, Mary Folsom; as well as sisters-in-law, June Curran and Bernadette Curran; and several nieces and nephews.
Jack's family would like to recognize the staff at Teresian House, and thank them for their exceptional care, especially the therapy staff and staff on floors 3B and 4A.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Rd., Loudonville, N.Y. Those wishing to pay their respects and visit with Jack's family, may do so, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., in the chapel of St. Pius X. The funeral mass will begin at 10:30 in the main church, with Reverend James Walsh, celebrant. Interment to follow in the family plot of St. Joseph's Cemetery, Troy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Derek Murphy Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 400, Wynantskill, N.Y. 12198.
For further information or to express a message of condolence, please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com