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James Curran Obituary
Dr. Curran is a graduate from Mt. St. Charles Academy where he served as class president and was the captain of his football team. He continued his education at the College of the Holy Cross and earned a B.S. in Psychology. Dr. Curran later attended the University of Illinois and received both a Master's and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Dr. Curran began his career as an Associate Professor of psychology at Purdue University, IN. He later returned back to his home state to accept a position at Brown University where he was appointed to the VA Medical Center in RI. Dr. Curran began as the Director for the Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic and later became the Chief of the PTSD program in which he developed. In 1984, Dr. Curran began a clinical practice in Woonsocket and later developed Plaza Psychology & Psychiatry.
He served as a board member of the RI Psychological Association and Board of Examiners in Psychology. Founder of the Coalition of Mental Health Professionals of RI. Dr. Curran's passionate work for veteran's rights' and tireless efforts to help PTSD patients was truly his life's work.
Dr. Curran's accomplishments include more than 50 articles in professional journals, approximately 20 book chapters and one book. Jim's Irish heritage was an important part of his life, as evident by his wonderful sense of humor and the way he could embellish a story, bringing it to life with his wit. His passing is a great loss to all those whose lives were touched by his loyalty, love and compassion.
His funeral will be held Thursday June 4, at 9 a.m. from the Holt Funeral home, 510 South Main St. Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. Burial is Omitted. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m.
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Ronald Whitcomb
May 25, 2022
I will never forget Jim. I met him at the VA in the ptsd clinic and he literally helped me save my life. I owe so much of my recovery to him starting back in 1989. He was a great man and still talked about and missed by Veterans at the Providence VA Medical Center.
Marie Sillice
March 7, 2016
I was informed of his death today. I am simply shocked. He was a wonderful mentor and supervisor. The psychology world has lost a great psychologist.
Eric Lewis
February 4, 2016
I just learned of Dr. Curran's passing today. I was one of his patients several years ago. He was wonderful psychologist and person. A very caring man.
He will be missed by all.
Walter Reis
June 15, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My sincerest sympathies go out to his family. Having just returned from a 3 week trip to Europe, I have just learned of this. Jim and I worked together for the North Smithfield Special Education Department, years that will always remain the best of my career thanks to Jim and people like him. He was a pleasure to know and left a legacy of care and accomplishment.
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Doreen Gardner
June 14, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim Curran. It was a privilege to work with him over the years. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Mark & Jody Cline
June 8, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the Curran family Xx
Pauline Turcotte-Hayduk
June 6, 2015
I did not know Jimmy well but reading through these condolences others have left, I can see he was an amazing man in many ways. I was a friend of Nancy's during our high school days and at this time would like to offer my sincere sympathy to Nancy as well as the entire family.
Terrie leoni
June 5, 2015
It was a pleasure to have worked with Dr. Curran in the North Smithfield and Smithfield School Departments. My condolences, thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends. Rest in peace Dr. Curran.
June 5, 2015
Please know my thoughts are with you all during this sad,sad time.
Marcia Davey
June 5, 2015
Dear Rose and family,
Rose, you were his true love, I am so sorry for your broken heart. He had so many stories of all the wonderful trips the two of you took, his favorite being the beach house at Galilee, and especially when his beloved children and grandchildren would visit.
To his wonderful staff I am truly sorry for you great loss of such a wonderful, intelligent, gracious,true gentleman. I know you will all miss him dearly.
Dr. Curran was truly one of a kind. His warm nature, his kind heart, his great wisdom. All of these qualities and so much more will forever stay in my heart. Good-bye Dr. Curran.I will miss you always!
Your friend, Doreen
J-P Blais
June 4, 2015
My condolences to the Curran family. Jim was a great doctor and more importantly a wonderful human being. He truly cared for his patients and our families. You will always be in out thoughts .
Barbara Mancini
June 4, 2015
My sincere condolences to Jim's family and co-workers. I had the pleasure of working for him and he was always so kind, ready to help and to tell a funny story (or two). May you rest in peace Jim, knowing that you helped so many. You will be missed.
Tracey Leamer
June 4, 2015
Autnie Rose and family I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a good man. he will surely be missed, I love you
Mary Ducharme
June 4, 2015
I have known Jim for about 35 years. He was the most supportive, positive, encouraging and generous person I have ever known. Although he was my boss, he was more of a friend to me. God bless you and keep you, make his face to shine upon you, and give peace to your gentle and loving soul.
Jim Theroux
June 4, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Curran family. Dr. Curran led me from the darkest of times back into the light. It is a testament to his compassion and expertise that I remain where I am today. His legacy lives on in those of us he healed and continued to heal. God bless Jim and rest in peace. So many are better because of you and for knowing you . Thank you
Linda Newton
June 3, 2015
Rest in Peace, Dr. Curran. I will miss seeing you. Sending prayers and condolences to your lovely family.
June 3, 2015
My husband Ray graduated with Jimmy from Mount and they were so happy to see each other again at their 50th Mount Reunion.
My deepest sympathy, I loss my Ray 3 months ago and hopefully they are both telling jokes once again. So very sorry for this great loss
Noella Pepin
Stephen Faraone
June 3, 2015
I am a better person for knowing Jim Curran. He was a outstanding mentor to me 30 years ago when I was a psychology intern at Brown. He became a dear friend and colleague who came to help me at a moments notice in a dire hour. No man has had a better friend. I will miss his intelligent and ribald wit, his tireless work for veterans, his wisdom about life and his wonderful stories.
Linda Casavant
June 3, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Dr. Curran's family. I had the pleasure of meeting him through Feil & Oppenheimer Psychological Services. I always looked forward to his calls. He would always tell me the stories of his grandchildren and his love for the beach. He always spoke so highly of his wife & family! Dr. Curran's I will miss your phone calls and hearing your voice. Rest in Peace Sir. Sincerely Linda
Rhonda Rohelia
June 3, 2015
My Dearest Rosemary, my deepest sympathy. Jim and yourself are one of the most amazing souls I've come to know. My heart and my prays go out to you and your family. Know he will always be by your side in sprit.
Rhonda
francine
June 3, 2015
May the Lord keep you in His care my dear friend and boss. It was an honor spending each day with you in the place where miracles happened. You took broken souls and made them whole again, truly an amazing doctor and gentleman. Love and prayers to Rose and the Curran family. Rest in peace Jim.
frank Faltus
June 2, 2015
jim was a fine colleague for many years
Janice Bell
June 2, 2015
I pray for comfort and solace be afforded to all of James' loved ones, Lord. Please ease their grief and pain as they say goodbye to this great man! Amen
Tom Guilmette
June 2, 2015
I'd like to extend my sincerest condolences to the Curran family. I first met Jim when I was a postdoc fellow in the mid-1980s and I had the opportunity to work part-time at what was then the Blackstone Valley Psychological Institute (BVPI) in the Marquette Plaza building. Even though I was a lowly postdoc in the Brown system, Dr. Curran always treated me with respect and a collegiality that I always appreciated. I have not had any significant contact with Jim for a number of years but I will always remember him as a gracious, highly competent, and caring professional. The Rhode Island psychological community has lost one of the good guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Francis Chicoine
June 2, 2015
To my cousins, Maureen Kerry and Nancy. Cludette and I were saddened to read about Jimmy. We were all so proud of his accomplishments and remember talking with your dad about him over the years. I am sure he will be a major loss to your entire family Francis Chicoine
Robbie
June 2, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the Curran family,
I am forever grateful for his help personally and on behalf of my collegues. If not for Dr Curran the world would be a much different place for many of us.
Robbie Lopez
Rob R. JFD
June 2, 2015
To the Curran Clan
If given the chance Dr Curan would tell family stories and you could share the love he had for each of you , May that give you some peace in this truly difficult time . My life is richer because of my relationship with him . I will miss him beyond measure ,he was a light when all was dark . May I be as strong as he was . Thank you
June 2, 2015
Dear Rose and the entire Curran family, kindly accept my deepest condolence on the loss of your husband. God speed James to his side. He and you and your family will be in my prayers tonight. Nancy Crawley,CFHS
Jeff Fantoli
June 2, 2015
My prayers are with Rose, family and everyone at the plaza. Simply put, he saved my life, which I will be forever grateful. He was a hero to the heroes.
June 1, 2015
Dear Rosemary, Kerry, Maureen ,Nancy ,children and grandchildren, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. James. My prayers are with all of you during this trial time in your lives. Dr. James was a very intelligent and his love for mankind will not go unnoticed. He has left behind a legacy of his wonderful works. Dr. Curran, sleep in HEAVENLY PEACE!!! Ms. Denise Bacon.
Keri Hart
June 1, 2015
Truly a wonderful caring man who has impacted so many people's lives. We will all miss the love and laughter that you shared.
June 1, 2015
Dr. Curran lead me down the road to getting my life back after I was assaulted and got PTSD. I owe him everything and will hold him forever in my heart. My prayers go out to his family and coworkers. God Bless, Lisa Brissette
Pat Raymond
June 1, 2015
Dear Curran Family:
I've known Jim and served with him on boards in the RI Psych Assoc. I am so sorry to hear of his untimely passing. The Psychology community will miss the gracious tireless advocate he was for our profession. May you all know that he was our respected colleague and will be dearly missed. You never had a bad time with Jim around. If he met us out and about he greeted us like long lost friends every time. Please know that he touched the lives of many colleagues and students and made a great contribution to our profession.
Robert Abbruzzese
June 1, 2015
To Dr. Curran's family and staff, he was truly an amazing man who will be forever missed. He always went above and beyond to help me in my times of need. Because of him I am recovering from many PTSD related issues from both my time as a civilian police officer and as an Iraq War Veteran. A simple thank you could never express the gratitude I have towards this man. May he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences,
Bobby Abbruzzese
Andrea Carey
June 1, 2015
Dear Rosemary and Curran Family,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Jim. I had the priviledge of working with Jim in the North Smithfield school system for many years and we shared many, many great times with "our gang" and our "Fearless Leader" Walter Reis!!!!!
My love and prayers go out to you, Rosemary, and Jim's children, grandchildren, and family.
With love and prayers,
Andrea (Bauer) Carey
Margaret Knowles
June 1, 2015
My deepest sympathy....may joyful memories of your life with Jimmy soon replace your sorrow at this time.
Arlene & Norman Barrow
June 1, 2015
Dear Roe & Family:
Can't tell you how sorry we are for your loss. I prayed for Jim's recovery and now will pray for his happy life with Our Blessed Mother and dear Lord. Cousin Arlene
Marc Ramieri, Assistant Fire Chief Ret. (JFD)
June 1, 2015
Dr Currins family and staff, I am deeply sorry for your loss. He was a great friend to the public safety community. He helped many people and will be missed.
Ronald Whitcomb
June 1, 2015
Thank You doesn't seem enough. Jim helped me save my life at the PTSD clinic many years ago. My condolences to the family of this fine man.
June 1, 2015
Jim: So sorry to learn of the loss of your dad.
Adam's dad,
Craig S C Shaw
Ret. Major Albert M. DeCristofano (NPPD)
June 1, 2015
To the family of Dr. Curran, I had the honor of knowing Dr. Curran. He was a gentle and kind man, sincere and honest. I loved this good and humble man, and I'm so sorry to have read of his passing. I will keep him in my prayers and I will also pray for all of his family, for I know all of your hearts are broken for the loss of this great man. He was special...
Richy & Terri Kless
June 1, 2015
Rose and Curran Family,
May the prayers of Thanksgiving for such a wonderful and compassionate man comfort you in your time of loss. Jim truly blessed and healed the lives of so many.
D.N. Raymond
June 1, 2015
Jim helped me out of a deep dark place post FD retirement.
He's one of a rare kind.
Many of us owe him our renewed lives.
Mary Jane Lee
June 1, 2015
I have known Jimmy for years and every time I saw him he always had a smile. He was one of the smartest people I have ever known but more than that. He was kind and had a gentle nature. His quick Irish wit was evident to all. My heart goes out to Rosemary and the Curran family especially Maureen, Kerry and Nancy. My prayers are with you all.
gerald maxwell
June 1, 2015
I will be forever grateful for the help I received from Dr Curran both at the VA hospital and at his practice in Woonsocket.
Rich P
June 1, 2015
Dr C, you were "the best, none better". You saw me threw my darkest days and saved me from a thankless career. To which, I am eternally grateful. I am so saddened by our loss. You were not just my Dr, but a true friend. I am devastated.
-Rose and family, my deepest sympathy. Dr C was an outstanding gentlemen and incredible Dr. He worked miracles on so many of us who suffer with PTSD. I will always think of him when I walk the beach, as I know how much he loved that. You have left your footprints in the sand of my soul. Rest in peace, my friend.
James Grande
June 1, 2015
To Rose and Dr Jim's family and staff I am deeply sorry for his loss. He helped so many people and he will never be forgotten
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