Edward Curran

Friends, Romans, countrymen: we are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Edward (Eddie) Curran, of Bloomfield, New Jersey. Anyone fortunate enough to have known Eddie, knew he had a heart of gold. Eddie was generous to a fault, strong as an ox, stubborn as a mule, brutally honest, and loyal as they come. They also knew he was a proud Brooklyn native, mostly because he was larger than life (6’5”) with a voice to match, and would shout it across the room every opportunity he got. Eddie was a man who made his own opportunities. LOTS of them. In 2015, Eddie was married to the love of his life, Katherine (Kat) Brown, who, despite being born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, generously forgave him for being a Jets fan. Although they were in their 30’s, the two of them acted more like besotted teenagers from the moment they first laid eyes on each other. Tired of always being told to get a room, they bought a house full of rooms in Bloomfield, and moved together with their beloved daughter, Zoe, in 2016. More than even the Jets, Eddie loved taking his family on adventures. As Zoe’s artistic and athletic gifts emerged, he nurtured and encouraged them, never missing a practice, game, recital, or opportunity to play catch. And we already know about Eddie and opportunities. A highly-skilled tradesman, Eddie could fix just about anything, usually after taking it apart. His barbecue talents are the stuff of legend – there was no beast of land, water, or sky that he couldn’t sear to perfection over an open flame. He, Kat, and Zoe loved cooking together, and even kept a small vegetable garden in the backyard. In short, Eddie was the guy that everyone wants on their team during the apocalypse. Eddie is survived by his father, Edward (Big Ed) Curran; mother, Theresa (Teri) Curran (née Prato); sister, Amie Manto (née Curran); nephews, Thomas and Matthew, and niece, Jolene; and a multitude of aunts, uncles, and cousins who all loved Eddie very much, and will miss him greatly. Eddie was not really into the whole “sad funeral” thing. Therefore, we will be celebrating the life of a man whose capacity for love was greater than his impressive wingspan with good company, heartfelt remembrances, and most of all, true stories. Please join us in honoring Eddie at 9:30am on Saturday, September 10th at the Green-Wood Crematory Chapels and Columbarium. Following the service, a gathering will be held at Scottadito Osteria Toscana from 12:00-2:00pm. At this time, the family requests that you bring your greatest and most epic Eddie anecdotes. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Christopher's Inn at Graymoor: https://stchristophersinn-graymoor.org/ Green-Wood Cemetery Main Entrance: 500 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Scottadito Osteria Toscana: 788A Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Edward Curran

June 27, 1981 - August 30, 2022