My apologies to Jack Murphy for not getting this very sad news out sooner!
Barbara, Terry and the entire Curran family,
Pat and I send our deepest thoughts and prayers to you all at this very sad time. The Curran Family is one of the cornerstones of Roseville and a deep part of what we have all reaped from our days growing up there. People like your Mother are moving on to a better place at an increased level. Our job is to continue the history of our special neighborhood so that our children and our children's children know what is was like.
Barb, If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Love, Bob and Pat
PS Due to my limited computer skills, I would ask that someone with the knowledge could post the obituary from the Asbury Park Press. BD
Vera L. Curran, 92, of the Holiday City section of Toms River, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at Community Medical Center Van Dyke Hospice, Toms River. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Curran proudly served her country during World War II in the U.S. Marine Corps and attained the rank of sergeant and was stationed in Washington, D.C. She also resided in Verona, and St. Petersburg, Fla. before moving to this area in 2003. She worked in the accounts receivable department for Fisher & Co., Newark. She was a communicant of St. Justin Roman Catholic Church, Toms River, and was a member of its Rosary Society.
Predeceased by her husband, William A. Curran Sr., in 1988; and two sons, Kevin, in 1961, and Ronald, in 1967, Mrs. Curran is survived by two sons, William A. Jr. "Artie" and his wife Rita of Berkeley Heights, and Terry of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a daughter, Barbara Curran-Guarino of Toms River; her former daughter-in-law who she fondly referred to as her second daughter, Bonnie Curran of St. Petersburg, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Bernadette, Donna, Danielle, Bil, Heather, Lisa, and Vicki; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 995 Fischer Blvd., Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24 at St. Justin the Martyr R.C. Church, Toms River. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, E. Hanover. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Van Dyke Hospice, 99 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755 or a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.
Terry and Barbara: My condolences to you and your family in regard to the loss of your mother. I will say a prayer and light a candle in St Ann's Basilica in Honor and Memory of your mother. My deepest sympathy, Eddie Egan
My deepest condolences to the Curran Family. The loss of a parent especially a mother is tragic & heart rendering. I wish them peace in knowing she is with her Maker & happy. It is the only way I can get thru my Mom's death & believe it or not, it does help. I will keep you all in my prayers.
