Michael James Curtin
Born: December 30, 1942 in Chicago, IL
Died: August 31, 2024 in Brookfield, IL
Michael James Curtin, age 81, of Brookfield, IL, was born into eternal life on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Devoted father of Michael Sean, Kevin (Carmelita), Brendan (Nicole), and Brian (Nora). Proud grandfather of Kevin John, Shane, Caitlyn, Brock, Orlagh, Matilda, Nolan, Dela and Ingrid. Brother of Kathleen (Thomas) Ryan and William (Maureen) Curtin. Uncle and godfather of many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Irene, and his twin sister Mary (John Riordan).
Mike was born on December 30, 1942 in Chicago where he attended St. Rita of Cascia High School. Mike proudly served in the U.S. Army with the Military Police. His keen insight in regards to military history, current events and the world of sports, especially his Chicago White Sox, shared with family and friends was always entertaining. Throughout his life, Mike could always be found cheering on his sons and grandchildren at their numerous athletic events.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m., at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave, Chicago. The family requests any memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project ( https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org) in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Oct. 3, 2024.

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Ann Mlynarski Kaynor

January 29, 2025

Dear Curtin family, I´m so sorry for your loss. I´m sorry that I didn´t know Michael personally, I did know his sister Kathy and brother `Billy´. My family lived on Fairfield Ave next to the 3-story apartment building. I have pictures of Kathy and Billy in our back yard standing with my brothers and sisters. I think your family passed down your outgrown clothes to us. To me they were the most beautiful clothes ever!!! While we lost track of your family, your friendships and memories are a special part of my family´s lives.

Francine O´Connor

December 18, 2024

Micheal Curtis was a loyal member of Veterans for Unification for many years: we in the organization only learned of his passing this week when a newsletter had been returned. We will miss his presence at our Oak Park meetings and sharing cheesecake, camaraderie and stories about his grandsons of whose baseball games he proudly attended ~ why he had to miss our summer meetings. Mike was a true gentleman and friend who will be missed.
Mike ~ Rest in Peace.

Francine O´Connor, Director
Veterans for Unification

Máire Brennan

October 8, 2024

God Bless the Curtin family as they go through this difficult time. I remember Mr. Curtin well, he was friends with my Father Wil Brennan. Mr.Curtain had a big personality, he is a legend! Cheers Mr. Curtin! God bless your beautiful family!

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