Obituary of Stephen R. Curtis, Sr.

Stephen R. Curtis, Sr. 86, of Union, CT, died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at his home in Union. Beloved husband of Ruth A. (Feiler) Curtis, they were married, July 4, 1950. He was born March 25, 1928 in Waterford, CT, son of the late Samuel K., Sr. and Margaret (Hughes) Curtis. He was a Korean War Veteran serving with the United States Marine Corps in Motor Transport. He was employed by the State of Connecticut with the Department of Transportation for nearly 30 years. Stephen enjoyed fishing, woodworking and playing in Pitch Tournaments at the Union Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife: Ruth Curtis; two sons Stephen R. Curtis, Jr. and his wife Vicki of Canterbury; Thomas A. Curtis and his wife Teresa of Union; grandchildren Emma and Vaughn Curtis and Ellis Feliz; a sister Emily Curtis of Union and many friends and former co-workers. He was predeceased by a brother Samuel K. Curtis, Jr. Funeral Service will be Friday, May 16, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. A Calling Hour will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home, burial to follow in Westford Village Cemetery, Ashford, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Visiting Nurse and Health Services of CT, 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon, CT 06066. To share a memory with his family "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com