Obituary of Joseph Francis Curran

Joseph Francis Curran, 84 of the Brookfield section of White Township, NJ passed peacefully on Friday October 10, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY on December 30, 1929, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Marie McGrath Curran. Joseph was a retired Police Lieutenant of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Surviving are his beloved wife of 55 years, Margaret Mary (Carr); nine children, Brigid Mekita and husband Mike of Lk. Hiawatha, Joe Curran and wife Lisa of Jefferson, Tricia Nikiel and husband Bob of Parsippany, Chris Curran and wife Barbara of Lebanon, Michael Curran and wife Lisa of Denville, Moira Douglas and husband Scott of Stillwater, Tara Maluszczak and husband Ed of Rockaway, Paul Curran and wife Lisa of Berkley Heights, Kevin Curran and wife Laura of Denville; 26 grandchildren, Meghan, Caitlin, and Matthew Mekita, Kelly, Andrew, Daniel Curran, Brian and Kevin Nikiel, Grace and Michael Curran, Ryan, Julia and Jenna Curran, Connor, Maureen, Erin and Tara Douglas, Alana, Ian and Evan Maluszczak, Brendan, Liam, Kate and Amelia Curran, Finn and Teagan Curran; sister, Regina VanSyckle; sister and brother in-laws, many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 PM Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at MacFadden Funeral Home, 325 Hardwick Street, Belvidere, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at St. Patrick R.C. Church, 327 Greenwich Street, Belvidere, NJ. Interment to follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, contributions to Karren Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Joseph Francis Curran. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences. Read Joseph Curran's Obituary and Guestbook on www.macfaddenfuneralhome.com.