Raymond John Curley, born March 30, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Harry and Margaret [D'Arcy] Curley, passed away on March 10, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 79. Raymond retired from the United States Air Force after serving more than 20 years and received numerous decorations and medals. He is survived by his loving wife Lorraine E. [McLaughlin] Curley; daughters Maryanne Portz and Corinna (Thomas D.) Greibe; brother Joseph (Nancy) Curley and his sister Nancy Owens. Raymond is also survived by his grandchildren Roxanne Knepp, Paula Young, Cinnamon Hall, Jessica Curley, Peter Joseph Paul (Rose) Portz, Justin Curley and Matthew David Greibe as well as seven great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Margaret [D'Arcy] Curley; daughter Belinda Knepp; son Raymond John Curley Jr.; brothers Frank, Harry, William, James and John Curley and his sister Peggy Gould. The family requests that flowers not be sent, instead please make a donation in Raymond's name to: Desert Oasis Hospice, 20815 N. 25th Pl, Suite A106, Phoenix, AZ 85050 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens (480) 830-4422
