Joseph Francis Curtin (1931 - 2014)

Joseph Francis Curtin, 83, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20th, with his family by his side. He was born May 5, 1931 in Scranton, the son of the late James and Marion (Otley) Curtin.

Joe was a graduate of the University of Scranton and served in the Army during the Korean War. He spent the majority of his working career as a computer analyst for the Federal Government at the Mechanicsburg Naval Support Facility. Prior to that, he was employed as a systems engineer with IBM. After retirement, he enjoyed working at the fitness center at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was a member of the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #6693, American Legion Post # 386 and the Hershey Italian Lodge, all of Hershey.
Joe is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Marcocci Curtin; a daughter, Monica (Robert) Reese of Lancaster; 3 sons, Dr. Paul (MaryAnn) Curtin of Hershey, Kevin (Kelly) Curtin of Elizabethtown, Dr. Sean (Yolanda) Curtin of Jarrettsville, MD; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 24th at 1:00pm in his church at 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery.

Viewings will be held in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Hershey, on Friday evening from 5:30pm - 7:30pm and also on Saturday from 11:30am - 12:30pm. Recitation of the Rosary will be held Friday evening at 5:00pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church or the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn GA 30047.

Send condolences via the online guest book at www.hooverfuneralhome.com


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