David "Davey" C. Curran

Albany, NY-David “Davey’ C. Curran, 81, entered into Eternal Life Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland he was the son of Jack and Ellen Pollard Curran. He attended St. Peter and Paul’s Primary School in Clonmel, then joined the Army School of Music in Dublin where he learned to play the Clarinet. He later played with the #2 Army Band in Cork City. Davey worked in Norway and spent many years working on ships. He then immigrated to the United States where he worked for the Schaeffer Brewing Company, the Continental Can Company until their closings. He retired as supervisor for the Freihofer Baking Company. Davey played the bagpipes for the Albany Police Pipe Band for 20 years and later formed his own band called The Sons and Daughters of Erin. His joy was that he played with both bands in his home town of Clonmel. His band was invited and played at the 100th Anniversary of The Easter Uprising in Dublin. Davey was a life member of both the North Albany Limericks and the AOH Fr. Henry Tansey, Division 5, Albany, NY He was the husband of Barbara O’Connor Curran; father of Ellen Haveland, Linda Curran Kjellevold, Maureen Kjellevold all of Norway, Alice Matrese, Bill Glynn and Bryan Linden; brother of Eileen Curran Hanafin (Phil); he was predeceased by his wife Eileen Griffin Curran, his siblings Mary Leach, Timmy, Sean, Noel, Rev. Anthony, nephews Billy, Niall and niece Bernadette. He is survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Davey’s family Friday, September 22, 2023 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 9:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave. (Father John Bradley Way), Albany, NY 12206 where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery immediately following the Mass. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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David "Davey" C. Curran

December 27, 1941 - September 19, 2023