Robert C. (“Bob”) Curran passed away peacefully at his home on October 8, 2020, at the age of 62, surrounded by his loving family and group home staff. The cause was Alzheimer’s disease. Born with Down syndrome, Bob had a great life, due in large part to 34 wonderful years as a group home resident of the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, to whom his family is grateful. Bob’s group home staff showed incredible dedication, love and support. Bob enjoyed the support of his day programs at CHI Centers, The Support Center, and Easter Seals. Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA) Hospice provided remarkable palliative and end-of-life care. Bob loved is family, music and dancing, a party and good food. He never knew a stranger and brought joy, love and laughter to all he met.
Bob is predeceased in death by his parents, Margaret and Marrian D. Curran, Jr. Survivors include sister Eileen Tipperman, husband Milt, of Frederick, MD, sister Patty Aycock, and husband, Bob, of Chantilly, VA, brother Joseph Curran and wife, Peggy of Olney, MD, and brother Kevin Curran and wife, Nancy, of Gaithersburg, MD, and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the funeral and burial will be private. However, the funeral mass will be available to view live streaming on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at 11 am, at www. stjohnsmass.org. A Celebration of his Life will be held in the future when it is safe to gather. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, 1500 E. Jefferson St., Rockville, MD 20853, Jewish Social Services Agency Hospice, 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville, 20852, or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be posted on Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home’s website www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com.
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