George Lincoln Curran was born February 12, 1923 in Oakland, CA and at the age of 89, passed from this world April 28th, 2012 due to a brief, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Dad, you had a very exciting life and just like you wanted, you never had to retire from being a mail carrier for the past 45 years at the Post Office! Left behind to cherish all the wonderful memories are Sally, the love of his life for 61 years; loving son, Ross; adoring daughter, Margi and son-in-law, Tom. We also wish to acknowledge Dad’s second family – all the postal workers from the Indian School Station who were so important to Dad. Dad was in the US Navy in World War II and was on the USS Pillsbury. He was part of the crew that captured the first German submarine that now resides in the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. He and his shipmates received the Presidential Citation among other awards for service. Dad was also an amateur lightweight boxer, fighting under the name of “Kid Irish”. He taught his children to never back down once you engage your opponent and how to throw a punch when needed. Dad put family above all else and was often heard to say “just don’t upset your mother”. For Dad, it was family, honesty, hard work, and oh yes, taking Sally to the casino! He was a lucky man and we were so lucky to have had him in our lives. Thank you to all the wonderful nurses (especially Jackie), staff, and caregivers from Hospice of the Valley who helped all of us through the last few weeks. Services were private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley at 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014, or online at http://www.hov.org/donations.aspx. As we had talked about Daddy, this is not good-bye. You simply went on ahead, so wait for us in the lobby.
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Dale Manzoeillo
Know that the heavy feeling you have is because part of your Dad’s spirit is within you and part of yours went with him.
As time goes by the heavines will ease up as your spirit adjusts. Your Dad is with you always.
Thank you for sharing information about your Dad. I will think of him from now on each time I visit the Science and Industry Museum.
Thinking of you and your family
With sympathy
Dale
Rose Dermody
Sally and Ross,
Your husband and father had a very rich life with all of you. You are so lucky. But, his daughter,Margi Schultz is the embodement of Mr Curran’s philosophy of life. We at MaricopaNursing, are lucky to have her. She lives his motto and I know will never forget his sayings or”work ethic”. She does this every day.
This is a great loss but life gives back through family.
My condolences,
Rose Dermody
Sandy Maas
Margi – I am so sad to hear of the loss of your father, who I know was very dear to you. Thank you for sharing a little bit of his history with us. It sounds like he led a wonderful and interesting life! I know you will miss him deeply but hope that your memories of him will bring you and your family some comfort. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
-Sandy
Susan Frost
Margi, I certainly see your father in you! Picking your battles, but when you engage it’s no holds-barred! It is amazing that he was still working, and an active job at that. I’m sorry for your loss of such a special Dad, but also grateful that he did not suffer for an extended time. His memorial statement was beautifully and lovingly written. God bless you and your family as you grieve. Love, Susan
ilene
What a wonderful tribute…Even though he has reached his final destination his love will be eternal..
Ilene
Barbara Miholich
Margi and Family – I’m sorry for the loss of your father and loving husband. Thank you for sharing a little bit of his life with us. My heart hurts with you for losing someone so dear and special! Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
With sympathy,
Barb and Tim
Sue Adams
Marji and family, You are definately your dad’s daughter. In reading his obituary I could see you so clearly. He willl never leave your heart and soul because he is so much a part of who you are. Extraordinary people raise extraordinary children and you are certainly that…just as he was. I have seen the submarine several times, now it will has a personal story to go with it. Thank you for sharing your dad’s life with us. You and your family are in my thoughts and in my heart, Sue
Nick DeFalco
Dear Margi,
I am sad to hear of your father passing away. I know he meant a lot to you and your family. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of his life. He truly was an outstanding human being and a great role model. You and your family are in my thoughts through this difficult time.
Nick
Peggy Fridell
What an awesome dad. And, what a lovely memorial tribute. He was obviously loved deeply, respected highly, and had a great sense of humor. His perseverance, values and love will continue to be immortalized through each of you. My heart goes out to you all. May your faith bring you strength and comfort.
With sincere sympathy,
Peggy Fridell
Mark Vandersommen
I worked next to George at Indian School station for over 6 years,
and enjoyed his sense of humor and admired his dedication to the
Postal Service. We all miss him.
Maria Harmann
Dr. Margi and Family,
Thank you for sharing your lovely tribute. What a special man he was and how fortunate you have been to have had somone so dedicated to each of you in your life.
My heart goes out to each of you as you celebrate and grieve the loss of such a wonderful husband, father, and friend.
Maria Harmann
Betty Heying-Stanley
Sally, Ross, and Margi,
Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences at this time of having to let go of George. It was a pleasure to read the synopsis of his life. I know he will be waiting for each of you. Sincerely, Betty
Patty Kirchner
Margi, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It seems like your father had a great life and you will always have a lot of great memories of him. And it sounds like you are a lot like him. 🙂 I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Patty
Diana Muniz
Margie, I am sorry for your loss. I know your father was special to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda LaMay
It is very hard to express just how much all of the carriers at Indian School miss George. Route 1414 will always be his and I believe his spirt is still watching over it. His hard work, endurance, and kindness were a great example to everyone. He was our hero.
Someone on his route had some old photos of George with John Wayne and Ricky Nelson, along with pictures of his prize fighting days. You would not believe how excited everyone was to look at them. Obviously, he did not tell us everything!!
Personally, I considered George a good friend. I feel sad that Cindy and I will no longer be able to “argue” over who George likes better and, each time it rains, we’ll have no one to ask if we should bring our rain gear. One of George’s favorite customer quotes was, “Is it hot enough out here today for you, Mr. Mailman?”. Whenever I hear something like that, I’ll remember George in that air-conditioned lobby waiting for the family he loved so much.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
Cindy Clark
It was a sad day when I heard of George’s passing.
I was a co-worker of your Dad/Husband for 12 years. He was so special to me and I truly will miss him; his quick wit, his spirit and his humility.
Though I have not met any of his family, I could see his devotion and love in the way he spoke of you all. I saw pictures of the “beautiful woman he went around with”, Sally. I was treated to some music you recorded, Margi. (Out in the parking lot of the Indian School Post Office from, in his words, “the woofers and tweeters” of the stereo in his mustang.) I saw the pride in his face as he shared.
Even though I did not know him other than as a co-worker, I could see what a remarkable man he was. I will not forget him. He was one of a kind.
May the memories of him and what he stood for, provide you and your family with peace and comfort.
Remembering fondly,
Cindy Clark
Dale Graffius
To the Curran Family: I can speak for everyone at the Indian School Station that it was truly a privilege to know and work with George. His work ethic and character was quite an inspiration to say the least. We will never forget the look on his face the day we presented him with the refurbished postal bike, it was really priceless! George will be missed by all his friends and co-workers. His passing is a loss to our postal family as well as the great loss to your family. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dale