C. James "Jim" Curran, age 88, of Marco Island, Florida passed away on Thursday June 20, 2019. "Jim" was born November 18, 1930 in Massachusetts. He proudly served his country in The Korean War from 1951-1953 with The United States Air Force. He graduated from Michigan State University earning a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Business Administration.
Jim was a District Manager for Sears Roebuck & Co. for 35 years. He received many awards and recognitions during his tenure at Sears. Jim and his wife Lori made their first visit to Marco Island in 1987 and became full time residents in 1999. He began his extensive volunteer career on Marco Island as the President of The Smokehouse Bay Club Condominium. Additionally, he served as President of the following clubs and organizations: Marco Association of Condominiums (MAC), Citizens for a Safer Marco; where he produced the advertising campaign for the Marco Island Police, Club Marco Condominiums, Marco Island YMCA; where he led the campaign to build 8 new clay tennis courts, President of YMCA Tennis Advisory committee, Marco Island Sunrise Rotary, Marco Island City Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Co-Founder and President of Marco Island Fire Rescue Foundation; conceived and created the Marco Island annual 9/11 Remembrance Luncheon. Jim was a Member of Marco Island Civic Association (MICA) and a Member of The Board of Trustees of Marco Healthcare Center. He received many special commendations for his service on the YMCA Board, the Sunrise Rotary Club, the City of Marco Island Parks & Recreation Committee and the Marco Island Fire Rescue Foundation. Jim was honored to be named the 2004 Marco Island Citizen of the Year. He was also a Member of The Knights of Columbus and an Usher for San Marco Catholic Church for many years. While he enjoyed spending the majority of his day volunteering for the benefit of others, he was always sure to be home in time for dinner.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Lori. Jim has 2 sons, 2 daughters, 2 step-sons and 10 grandchildren.
A funeral mass for "Jim" will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM at San Marco Catholic Church, 851 San Marco Road, Marco Island, FL 34145. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marco Island Fire Rescue or the Marco Island Police Department Foundations which were very near and dear to his heart.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hodgesjosberger.com for the Curran family.
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