Born in Boston to the late Samuel and Jennie Elkins on May 16, 1928, he lived a long, full life. His first wife, and the mother of his children, Trudy (Sgan) Elkins sadly passed away at the young age of 35. He is survived by his former wife, Carole Elkins Levison and was predeceased by his former wife, the late Cissi (Greenberg) Elkins. Loving brother of the late Ann Wolf and her husband Bernard and the late Beatrice Stroul and her husband Irving. Devoted father of Rhonda Elkins, Steven Elkins and his wife Mary Anne, and Richard Elkins. Cherished Grandfather of Jessica (Elkins) Hicks and her husband Nate, Gregory Elkins and fiancé Hollie Badger, Lilia Elkins, and great-grandson Jace. Adored uncle of Lauri Hyman, Harry and Carol Wolf, Marge Wolf, and Neil Stroul and his wife Leslie Tolf. He will be lovingly missed and remembered by many great-nieces and nephews, Scott, Laura, Evan and Gabe Hyman, Jeffrey Hyman, Dana, Brian, Connor, Noah Glenn, Adam, Toni, and Corrine Stroul. He is also survived by his long time companion Saundra Levey.
Curly grew up in Dorchester during an era when long lasting friendships were made in the streets, playgrounds, and sports fields. He was an amazing athlete, beginning at the age ten when he became the Duncan “Yo-Yo” Champion of 1938. He attended Dorchester High, but he received most of his education from “Cutler’s College of Cuestick Knowledge”. He loved playing sports, such as track, softball, baseball, and basketball.
Along with a great group of guys, he helped organize the Pharaohs basketball team, who went on to win the Championship for the Tri-State AZA in 1945.
After high school, he worked in the toy business before joining the Army in 1950. He then became a self-employed salesman of bakery products, and he thoroughly enjoyed meeting people along his daily delivery route.
After moving to Randolph in 1954, he joined the Temple Beth Am Brotherhood Candlepin Bowling League, receiving many trophies for high score average. Ever the sportsman, he was also a champion poker player.
The majority of Curly’s career was in the nursing home business, where he found his niche. Countless residents and their families, colleagues, and employees were touched by his commitment and compassion. He was affectionately known as “Papa George” throughout the industry.
He was loved and admired by all who knew him. People were drawn to him for his “larger than life” personality and great sense of humor. He loved to share his wonderful, colorful stories to all audiences. He was a friend to all, an all-around great guy, and will be forever missed.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be donated to Joslin Diabetes Center at www.joslin.org.
Due to the pandemic, funeral services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel will be strictly private.
A videostream will be available on Sunday, April 11th at Noon at the following link: www.distantlink.com/stanetskymemorial.html
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