David passed away at home on February 21st. David was born in Wakefield, Massachusetts on November 18, 1947 to the late William and Margaret Curran. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1966 and went directly into the Navy where he served on the USS Wasp from 1966 – 1972. David married Kathleen Farnham (Curran) on October 11, 1969 and they lived in Wakefield, Massachusetts until 1972 when they moved Hollis, Maine. In 1989 they moved to Port Richey, FL where they lived the remainder of their lives. While living in Maine, David worked for Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Plant and was an active member of his community serving on the Lion’s Club, Junior Achievement, a bowling league, and coaching many baseball and softball teams though the Hollis Parks and Recreation Commission. He also participated on the committee to bring football to Bonny Eagle where they had their inaugural season at BEJHS the year David moved to Florida. Once he moved to FL his volunteering continued where he was a coach for the New Port Richey Police Athletic League for one year but was an active “sideline coach” the entire ten years his grandson played for the league. David held various jobs upon moving to FL but then returned to his roots of manufacturing where he worked for ETI until he retired in 2009. David’s first love was his family as he spent most of his time with them, watching all sports, and he was well known for his sarcastic ways and outgoing personality. He also enjoyed bowling, dancing, boating, camping, and visiting with friends as well.
He was preceded in death by his wife who passed in 2017. He is survived by his daughter Amy Curran of Spring Hill and his son Christopher Curran of Port Richey. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Taylor, Kieran, and Declan all of Port Richey; his sisters Martha and Maureen and brother Stephen; his sister in law Barbara; four nieces, four nephews as well as five great nieces and one great nephew.
David’s life will be celebrated on March 2nd from 1 – 3 at Meadowlawn Funeral Home in New Port Richey. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Wounded Warriors in his name as he was very proud of being a veteran.
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