John was born on January 24, 1938 in Biddeford, Maine the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Quinn) Curley. He married Irene Meyer on July 11, 1964 in Katonah, New York.
John was a graduate of Arch Bishop Steptinac High School in White Plains and graduated from the University of Scranton. He moved to the Oneonta area in 1968 from Somers, New York. He was an Insurance Investigator for Equifax in Oneonta with 30 years of service.
John was a member of St. Mary’s Church, BPOE 1312, where he was PER, club secretary and manager until 6 years ago.
John enjoyed playing cards with his friends at the Elks Club, but most of all he enjoyed the time spent with family.
He is survived by his wife, Irene H. Curley of Oneonta; his children, Mark Shane Curley and his wife, Margaret of Massapequa Park, New York and Adam Quinn Curley of Oneonta.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Erin Nicole Curley, Connor James Curley and Grace Yan Xiang Curley; a nephew, Anthony Curley of Margaretville; a sister, Patsy Gunderson and her husband, Chris of Astoria and other nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother Gerald Curley and his sister, Maureen Perrota.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, March 14, 2014 at St. Mary’s Church, 39 Walnut Street, Oneonta with Rev. Scott VanDerveer, associate pastor, officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Food Pantry, 39 Walnut Street, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta, NY.
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