Robert Curry

He was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, raised in Randolph, but his home was in Scituate where he lived for 40 glorious years. His parents are the late William F. Curry Jr. and Edna Marie (DesRoches) Curry. He is survived by his wife, Ann (Conneely) Curry, from Ireland, who he was married to for 37 wonderful years. They had two children and four grandchildren. Jennifer V. Williams with her spouse John "Jay" L Williams III and children John Lionel and Gwyndolyn. Stephanie C. Callis of Scituate, Massachusetts with her spouse Patrick J. Callis and sons Charles and Michael. He is survived by his three older siblings, Jean M. Pongratz and her late husband Christopher Pongratz of Hanover, Massachusetts, Margaret Porter and her husband Larry Porter of New Port Richey, Florida and William F. Curry III of Oakland, California. He also has many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Bob was a kind, generous, and extremely hard working man. From childhood, he was an incredible math student and loved all things history. He was a Boy Scout, an Amvet Brigadier Soloist and was an amazing trumpet player. He was proud of his days in the Drum and Bugle Corps and looked back at those memories fondly. In 1968, just out of high school, he was drafted into the Army. After completing training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, his initial orders to go to Vietnam were changed and he found himself in Italy. He was head of communications as their well respected Scout Master. Stationed in Italy’s Dolomite Alps, he loved to share stories of his time in the military, friends he met, and lessons he has passed down to his children and grandchildren.

Upon returning he took over his father’s business, Curry’s Leather Products, which he worked at tirelessly until his passing. He appreciated dearly all his business associates, employees, and everyone he worked with over the years. Throughout his life, he had many passions and hobbies including becoming a ski instructor, bartending, roller blading, cooking and of course boating.

Bob’s heart will forever be in Scituate since he first discovered the South Shore in the 80’s. He cherished his days on the North River, enjoying a river ride every chance he got. He loved seeing friends and family especially at the annual 4th of July party, while retelling all of his favorite stories to the Fall River crew he loved so dearly. There was never a good story without a Bob Curry joke at the end.

He loved his family more than anything, especially his dear wife Ann, who he called his “doll”. He cherished his daughters and was beyond proud of all their accomplishments. He passed down his love for the leather shop, boating and musical talent to Jennifer and his hard work ethic, passion for cooking, and love for the outdoors to Stephanie.

Known as Dado to the grandchildren, his deep love will live on through them. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Biggie, who was by his side until the end.

He will be forever cherished in our hearts and missed dearly. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 3-7 pm at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate Massachusetts. The Funeral Mass will be held in his honor on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11:00 am at St. Mary of the Nativity, 1 Kent Street, Scituate Harbor, Massachusetts followed by an honorary military burial at Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Meeting House Lane, Scituate Harbor.