Montana on Monday, May 23 2022.
Mr. Curtiss was born February 28, 1967, in Providence Hospital in Washington D.C to William
and Ada Curtiss.
He attended Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland. He continued his
education at the University of Maryland and later obtained his PHD in computer science. He
was the Founder and Principal of InfoMine of the Rockies and Siafu Technology Group In
Butte, Montana. In 2015 he joined the staff of Montana Technological University as an
Associate Professor of Computer which during his time he impacted the lives of many young
students and gained the respect of his fellow colleagues.
Phil, was known for his witty sense of humor and his caring heart. He lived his life unselfishly,
always focusing on family and others before himself. He never complained and demonstrated
daily courage even though he was faced with many illnesses throughout his life. His pet cat,
Salem, who lived to age 27 was a tremendous companion and showed Phil’s love for animals.
He is survived by his mother, Ada Curtiss of Fredericksburg, Virginia; sister and her husband, Kate and John Molloy, brothers and their wives, Steve and Hope Curtiss, Jim and Betsy Curtiss, and Joe
Curtiss; several nieces and nephews, and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Curtiss.
A Celebration of Life Reception will be held at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, 1621 Emancipation Highway, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 on July 9, 2022 at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to Science Mine, 36 East Granite St.,
Butte, Montana 59701. Donations can be made in his name.
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