David F. Curley

David F. Curley, age 84, a longtime resident of San Francisco, CA and former resident of Norwood, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Central Garden Post Acute in San Francisco.

Born on September 15, 1940, in Lynn, he was one of nine children born to the late Thomas S. Curley, Sr., and Dorothy R. (Bushee) Curley. He was raised in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High School. He furthered his education by attending and completing his bachelor’s degree at St. Michael College in Burlington, VT.

David worked for the City of Boston and was a teacher in Connecticut. In his younger years, David was drawn to the West Coast and moved out to California, settling in the San Francisco area. He moved back to Norwood for a short period, before moving back to San Francisco, where he remained.

In his spare time, David loved to ride his bike and read. He was an avid lover of nature, and he enjoyed keeping in touch with his family on the East Coast.

Brother of Barbara Curley of Norwood, and the late Margaret Curley, Dorothy Pisini, Thomas Curley, Geraldine Gleason, Jacqueline Wolfe, Charles Curley, and Nancy Curley and many late in-laws. He is also survived by his brother-in-law: Victor Pisini and sister-in-law: Shirley Curley; and by his many nieces and nephews.

David’s funeral with visitation will be held on WEDNESDAY, August, 27, 2025, at 11:00am with a funeral service to commence at 12:30pm in the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington Street, Norwood MA.

David will be laid to rest privately in Highland Cemetery, Norwood.

At request of David’s family, rather than send flowers, please consider making a contribution in David’s memory to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation: 4500 Cooper Road, Suite 204, Cincinnati, OH 45242 or directly to https://www.rettsyndrome.org/get-involved/donate/

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