He stopped Elio Diaz in eight rounds, Nino LaRocca in six, and Colin Jones in four. Donald L. Curry Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Sign In Donald L. Curry Sr. August 30, 1935 - July 13, 2022 Tribute Wall 5 Obituary & Events Share a memory Plant a tree Share a memory of Donald L. Curry Sr. Plant a tree in memory of Donald An environmentally friendly option Plant a tree Celebrating the life of Donald L. Curry Sr. He enjoyed classic cars. "I don't know what he hit me with," Curry said forty minutes after the fight. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. I know nothing about any drug ring. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald A. Curry of Bradley, Illinois, born in Kankakee, Illinois, who passed away on May 21, 2021, at the age of 58, leaving to mourn family and friends. On February 13, 1983, Curry fought Jun-Suk Hwang for the WBA welterweight championship, which had become vacant after the retirement of Sugar Ray Leonard. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. March 12, 1978 - Write your message of sympathy today. [29], In need of money, Curry returned to boxing. He lost the title in his first defense, dropping a twelve-round unanimous decision to the lightly regarded Rene Jacquot on February 11, 1989 in France. Curry's next three fights were successful title defenses. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald L. Curry Sr. of Scott Depot, West Virginia, who passed away on June 13, 2022, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Among other things, Don was involved in community service over the years, serving in various board roles and raising funds for the Professional Golf Association, the Maine Seniors Golf Association, the NJ Sales and Marketing Executives Association, several homeowners associations, and the ARC, an organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I couldn't have told you the names of more than two world champions, and they were Ray Leonard and Muhammad Ali."[5]. She was born in Gladstone, Michigan on December 25, 1924, the daughter of Olaf E. and Anna M. Swenson. Curry, mixing up punches to the body and head, stayed on top of Starling and pounded out a fifteen-round unanimous decision to retain the titles of the WBA and the newly formed IBF, which elected to recognize Curry as their champion before the fight.[8]. They celebrated 68 years of marriage before her death on May 29, 2020. His father, Frank. Mr. Donald Peter Curry, 43 of Buckeye, Arizona died November 15, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. Donald Curry (born September 7, 1961), is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1991, and in 1997. Already registered? He worked at the United States Post Office in Salem 24 years. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Afterwards he had a successful 42-year career in the health care industry, retiring as President of CIGNA for the New England region in 2014.All who knew him would attest to Dons wonderful sense of humor and engaging, amicable personality that brought out the best in people around him. There is no photo or video of Donald Curry.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Funeral Home website by. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald L. Curry Sr. to pay them a last tribute. Ginny attended and graduated from Gladstone Grade School and High School and Bay DeNoc Community College in Escanaba, Michigan. Here is Donald H. Curry's obituary. Sylvester Weatherall officiating. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Miramichi Salmon Association, https://miramichisalmon.ca/ All who knew him would attest to Dons wonderful sense of humor and engaging, amicable personality that brought out the best in people around him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald L. Curry Sr. to pay them a last tribute. In the second round, Curry slipped a McCrory left jab and countered with a left hook to the chin that sent McCrory down. The family of DONALD L CURRY JR created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories. Funeral homes; Help and advice. Edit Search New Search. He departed this life on Monday, July 5, 2021, at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital surrounded by his lovely family. Obituaries. [7], After making his first title defense, a first-round knockout of Roger Stafford, Curry had a rematch with Starling. He enjoyed summers at his beloved camp, Tight Lines, in Western Maine. Morris, age 47, died Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at his residence. Loving father of Ann McMillan (Todd) and Brian (Jenn). Thompson Funeral Chapel 926 South Litchfield Road Goodyear, AZ DONALD CURRY OBITUARY Mr. Donald Peter Curry, 43 of Buckeye, Arizona died November 15, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. CURRY, Donald Age 71 of Quincy, passed away December 5, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was a kind and loving person that would help anyone in need. Donald Curry was born November 7, 1946, in Natchitoches, La to John Henry and Louisiana Curry. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. ", Honeyghan manhandled Curry in rounds five and six. He was born March 12, 1978 to Gerard Curry and Barbara Dagiel in Smithtown, New York. There are no events at this time. May 21, 2021 (43 years old). (58 years old). With the Golden State Warriors in Washington, D.C., the reigning NBA champions visited The White House at the invitation of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Curry thinks he might have had more than 404 bouts, but he is sure he had only four losses. Search by Name. Originally from Merrick, New York, Don is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of Curry, Donald Eugene, Sr., age 87, of Richmond, Virginia, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 on his 87th birthday. He reportedly was nine pounds over the 147-pound welterweight limit less than a week before the fight. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. In 2019, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Curry's first comeback fight was in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on February 20, 1997. His greatest love was his family- whom he couldnt have loved more. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. [25], In his next fight, Curry returned to light middleweight to fight Terry Norris for the WBC title. Don panned for gold in Alaska and he and Donna cruised the Rhine River in Switzerland. "I'm guilty by association. CURRIE, Donald Albert. "I want people to know how much I believe in myself," he said. He is survived by : his mother Bonita Barker (Hengl) of Bradley; and his sister Cathy A. Jordan (Curtiss Stephens). James is averaging 37.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 8.6 assists for the Los Angeles Lakers in his seven games since turning 38. Norris then hit Curry with an illegal shot whilst Curry was on his knees. . "This comeback is about a lot of things, but the bottom line is money," he said. "We're thinking maybe that explains why Donald felt so weak during the fight, and why maybe he deserves the chance to fight again. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. April 15, 1952 - July 26, 2022. The suit stated that Leonard and Trainer took "undue and unconscionable advantage of Curry" through fraud, conspiracy and breach of financial responsibilities, and they "conspired to prevent Curry from entering the middleweight divisions to assure Leonard's unobstructed opportunity to fight the middleweight champion. However, Curry never did fight again. Add a Memory. Send Flowers. The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the funeral establishment. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. "I didn't start thinking about turning pro until I was about 18," Curry said. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Login. Grief Support. Andrew Donald Curry 02/13/2012 - 03/26/2012 Andrew Donald Curry, age 1 month of Temple, died Monday, March 26, 2012 at a local hospital. "I didn't pay attention to the pro game. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Jacqueline takes a chance on friendship when she meets Callie, a lonely American . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Late in the sixth, an accidental headbutt opened a bad cut over Curry's left eye. Let others know about your loved one's death. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Share your condolences, kind words and remembrances below. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. His failing health never dulled his joyous spirit, quick wit, unflagging compassion and tenacious will. Although Curry found the target, he didn't have the power to hurt the bigger champion. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. OBITUARY Donald Keith Curry April 11, 1930- December 24, 2017 IN THE CARE OF El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service Donald Keith Curry was born on April 11, 1930 and passed away on December 24, 2017 in La Mesa, CA and is under the care of El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service. He is survived by a daughter, Connie (Michael L.) Laesch, Normal, a son, Ron (Valerie) Curry, Bloomington; six grandchildren, Stephanie (Bryan) Mercado, Amy (Brad) Armstrong, Matt Laesch, Katie Curry, Lisa (Dave) Machek, Trevor Curry; and ten great grandchildren, Sam and Ben Mercado, Avery, Taylor and Jack Armstrong; Kinley and Emmie Griffin; Matthew, Max and Mattie Machek; and a sister-in-law, Bernadine Curry Sterling, Bloomington. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. He was of great influence, instilling his love of outdoors and nature. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Find an Obituary. He retired with a record of 34-6 with 25 knockouts. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Don Swanson of the First Baptist Church will officiate. Donald J Curry of Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan was born on September 14, 1949. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to World Help, P.O. Edward D Curry: Abt 1960: Curry filed charges, but they were later dropped. Originally from Merrick, New York, Don is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 49 years the love of his life Vicki (nee ONeill); son Donald James (DJ); daughter Ashley; and four grandchildren: Dylan, Annie, Jane and Theo.Don graduated from Bridgeport University in 1971 and went on to serve two years as a military police officer in the US Army before being honorably discharged. He was the husband of the late Beatrice Biddle Curry with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Don Curry, was the beloved husband of Christine "Chris" Curry (nee Fawcett). Don and Donna owned and operated Ideal and Associates Engineering, Inc. in Bloomington for many years. Mills to introduce legislation to expand access to abortion throughout pregnancy, South Portland teen lived joyfully despite illness from birth. Muhammad said he wanted Gorman to remain a part of Curry's team, but Gorman said he wouldn't accept a position as co-manager and would not let Curry work out of his gym if he was not Curry's manager. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Leonard and Ray Curry. If you know of an upcoming event for Donald Curry, please add one. All Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016 results for Donald Curry. McCrory struggled to rise. They were the first pair of brothers to hold world titles simultaneously. He loved fishing, woodworking and gardening. Funeral arrangement under the care ofAffordable Cremations Of West Virginia. Donald Curry of West Chester, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. "[33], After the loss, Curry went to Valley Hospital in Las Vegas and learned that he had fought Linton with acute pancreatitis. Donald E Curry : 22 Jan 1997: Obituary Donald L. Curry, 89, of Bloomington, passed away at 9:33 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2022 in Normal. The Linton fight wasn't just about money: It was personal. Funeral arrangement under the care ofThompson Funeral Chapel. The fight took place June 1, 1991 in Palm Springs, California. Use the form below to reset your password. He attended Wesley Methodist Church. Donald J. Curry, age 91, of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Don was predeceased by his parents, his siblings, Margaret (Peggy . Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. In addition to these formal roles, Don was a mentor to countless young professionals and lectured on healthcare topics at Rutgers University and Wharton Business School.A time of gathering will be held from 1-2 p.m., immediately followed by a celebration of Dons life on Saturday, December 4, at 2 p.m., at the Lindquist Funeral Home at 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, Maine 04096.For it is not to dust that you must return but to the sea, where the shell of your ear can hear that larger sound, to return or not return, to stand, like this, on a shore knowing you can never be lost only found at sea.You may offer your condolences or share your memories at http://www.lindquistfuneralhome.com.In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Miramichi Salmon Association, http://www.miramichisalmon.ca. No obituary. White House visit by Curry, Warriors resumes 'ordinary' times after Trump snubs. Posted: Jan 2, 2018 / 11:36 AM EST. He enjoyed summers at his beloved camp, Tight Lines, in Western Maine.Among other things, Don was involved in community service over the years, serving in various board roles and raising funds for the Professional Golf Association, the Maine Seniors Golf Association, the NJ Sales and Marketing Executives Association, several homeowners associations, and the ARC, an organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. "I won't fight as a welterweight again. Nunn dropped Curry with a flurry of unanswered punches in round ten, and the referee stopped the fight. ", After outpointing former WBC champion Lupe Aquino, Curry got another title shot. He traveled to Italy to fight Gianfranco Rosi for the WBC light middleweight title on July 8, 1988. CURRY, Donald Age 71 of Quincy, passed away December 5, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Marks and Spencer's customer notice reads: "Marks and Spencer is recalling its Count on Us Thai style green chicken curry given the undeclared presence of the allergens mollusc and crustacean in a . You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. This time, Mrs. Curry is helping you tackle your new year resolutions surrounding health. Donald J. Curry, Sr., 95, of Lenexa, Kansas, former Johnson County Clerk and Johnson County Treasurer, passed away, a loyal Jayhawk, on Friday, September 23, 2011, at Sweet Life of Shawnee. However, Honeyghan came into the fight with great confidence and bet $5,000 on himself at 5-1 odds. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. Donald L. Curry, 89, of Bloomington, passed away at 9:33 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2022 in Normal. Box 501, Forest, VA 24551. Donald Curry passed away at age 49 years old on February 5, 1999. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donald Curry please visit our. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Stephen Curry as Vice President Kamala Harris smiles as they welcome the 2022 NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors, to the East Room of the White House in . 2- 5. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald H. Curry of Aston, Pennsylvania, who passed away on June 10, 2020. Share Obituary. He was predeceased by : his father Donald F. Curry; and his step-father Orville Barker. Donald's prized car was his 1966 Oldsmobile Tornado, which he owned for more than 20 years. [9][10], Curry's first defense of the undisputed championship was in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. Hrabos, Caryn, a memorial service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Despite these problems, Curry won by a twelve-round split decision to unify the USBA and NABF welterweight titles and hand Starling his first pro loss. His opponent was Eduardo Rodriguez, whom he knocked out in the second round with a left-right combination to the head. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He wanted to pull out of the fight," Muhammad said. ", Curry said he asked Leonard and Trainer for advice concerning his future, and they advised him to stay at welterweight and not to move up in weight to fight WBA light middleweight champion Mike McCallum or middleweight champion Hagler. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. It was a rough and competitive fight for seven rounds. He was born March 12, 1978 to Gerard Curry and Barbara Dagiel in Smithtown, New York. His memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 1700 N. Towanda Ave., Normal with Rev. Steel and retired from Arcelor Mittal Steel Co.Larry Oxford - Funeral Services for Donald H. Curry, 87 of Oxford will be 2:30 pm, Monday, July 9, 2018 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Rev. All Rights Reserved. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Donald was a member of the Laborers Local 751. The fight was televised live on HBO. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, left, steals an inbound pass from Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers during a game on Dec. 7, 2016, in Los Angeles. Results 201-220 of 620 View Record Name Birth Date Publication Date Death Place; View Record. Parker also trained his brother Super Lightweight champion Bruce Curry. I knew Stanley Longstreet and Darrell Chambers as boxers. Following their appeal on Twitter, the World Boxing Council offered to schedule a brain scan for Curry.[36]. Curry's next fight was against Emmett Linton, who was one of the boxers Curry trained after he retired from boxing. On April 6, 1987, the day Sugar Ray Leonard defeated Marvelous Marvin Hagler for the world middleweight championship and two days after defeating Santos, Curry filed a million dollar lawsuit against Leonard and his attorney, Mike Trainer. in memory of Donald J. Curry, please visit our floral store. I had no strength in my legs, and my timing just wasn't there. Don was the beloved Larry Donald Curry Sr. was born on January 25, 1954 in Augusta, Georgia. In the eighth, Norris put Curry down for the count with a series of right hands. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He attended Toledo Grade School and Salem High School. The average age of a Curry family member is 71. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Peacefully, with his family by his side, Donald Albert Currie passed away on December 6 2021, at the Kingston General Hospital. FALMOUTH Donald Michael Curry, 71, of Falmouth, Maine, passed away suddenly at home on Nov. 29, 2021. Curry came back to win the next two rounds, but he had little left after that. "[34], Curry went back to the gym when he was well. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. [28], In March 1996, Curry was jailed for failing to pay child support. Curry put him down five times, and Rosi retired on his stool after the ninth round. Donald L Curry Born September 16, 1928 IN THE CARE OF Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery Donald L Curry was born on September 16, 1928 and passed away in HOUSTON, TX and is under the care of. Dear brother of "June" Peggy, Louise, Marjorie and Beverly. I'm stunned. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. Curry told Gorman to stay away from his training camp, but shortly before the fight, Curry asked him to work in his corner for the fight and Gorman agreed. "[22], HBO commentator Barry Tompkins told his broadcasting partner Sugar Ray Leonard, "You settled a case out of court here. Retained WBA and IBF welterweight titles; Torrance disqualified for repeated holding, List of light-middleweight boxing champions, Donald Curry's Record at Cyber Boxing Zone, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Donald_Curry&oldid=1131876071, 1/4: Defeated Michael Wright by unanimous decision, 50, 1/2: Defeated Eddie Green by majority decision, 41, This page was last edited on 6 January 2023, at 05:15. The subsidiary of Charlotte-based Duke Energy Corp. cut its request by about 41 percent from the $89 million it requested in September for money it has spent to improve power-grid reliability and . "I thought I was in the best condition of my life but in the seventh, eighth and ninth rounds my legs just went." Obituary & Service. WASHINGTON President Joe Biden welcomed the Golden State Warriors and their families to the White House Tuesday afternoon to honor them for their 2022 NBA title. Carolyn Kaster/AP Show More Show . SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Stephen Curry is back for the Golden State Warriors after an 11-game absence with a partially dislocated left shoulder, rejoining the . (86 years old). BRADLEY Donald A. Curry, 58, of Bradley, passed away Friday (May 21, 2021) at his home. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. Donald H. Curry, 75, lifelong resident of Aston died June 10, 2020 at his home. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Curry defeated Tony Montgomery to win the USBA light middleweight title on February 7, 1987. [35], In November 2021, Curry's sons revealed that they believed him to suffer from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, due to memory loss and other mental health issues. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Share Obituary. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. "I trained hard for five months to win this title and it paid off," Curry said. Sunday, 1:44 a.m., deputies arrested Byron Gregory Curry, 31, 1300 block of South Jay Street, in the area of Berkley Road and Sycamore Street, on charges of operating while intoxicated and . November 15, 2021 You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. Arrangements under the direction of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, Bassett, VA. Burial arrangements under the direction of Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum. Curry tried to have Sugar Ray Leonard, who worked for HBO as a commentator, removed from the broadcast team, but HBO decided to include Leonard as part of the telecast. The Ring magazine named the fight Upset of the Year.[16][17][18]. He was born Nov. 15, 1962, in Kankakee, the son of Donald F. and Bonita (Hengl) Curry. Curry had been Linton's manager and trainer. Find the obituary of Donald A. Curry (1962 - 2021) from Bradley, IL. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Enter your email and password to access comments. . He was a Pistachio Grower and International Marketer of tree nuts, owning pistachio orchards in [] Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. "My God, I don't know anything about this," Curry said. Virginia L. "Ginny" Koenig, age 92, reunited with her husband, Donald, in Heaven on September 27, 2017. A comforting word from you means a lot. Don was the epitome of a passionate fisherman and an avid golfer who loved tying flies and travelling on fishing adventures with his dearest friends and family. Success. Send Flowers. Donald Curry March 12, 1978 - November 15, 2021 (43 years old) Buckeye, Arizona Donald Curry Obituary We are sad to announce that on November 15, 2021, at the age of 43, Donald Curry of Buckeye, Arizona passed away. Average Age & Life Expectancy Donald J Curry lived 22 years shorter than the average Curry family member when he died at the age of 49. If you know of an upcoming event for Donald L. Curry Sr., please add one. Jeffrey Donald Curry January 24, 1961 - November 18, 2022 Jeff was born in Redwood City, California, to Gerald and Audrey (Birch) Curry. Curry became the first undisputed welterweight champion since Sugar Ray Leonard retired in 1982. He was born Nov. 15, 1962, in Kankakee, the son of Donald F. and Bonita (Hengl) Curry. In 2019, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame . Donald Trump took to Truth Social to share that Diamond, whose real name is Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway, from the "Diamond and Silk" duo had died. 2023 Bekavac Funeral Home. On December 6, 1985, Curry fought Milton McCrory, the undefeated WBC welterweight champion, to unify the welterweight titles. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Cancer Services of Davidson County (hIps://cancerservicesofdc.org), per Send Flowers. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. In the fifth, McCallum caught Curry on the chin with a left hook, putting down for the count. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Don was an entrepreneur who encouraged his children and grandchildren to pursue their dreams; which they certainly have. I'm going to smash his face in. Donald L. Curry Sr. Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald L. Curry Sr. of Scott Depot, West Virginia, who passed away on June 13, 2022, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. He was surrounded by his family in his home. [24], Following two knockout victories, Curry went back to France to fight Lineal/IBF middleweight champion Michael Nunn on October 18, 1990. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Don was a proficient tomahawk thrower and a black powder muzzle rifle and trap shooter. Evan Mayone lived with serious health conditions since birth 'but he didn't let it define him.' Curry built an early lead, but Jacquot came on in the second half of the fight. July 2nd at 1:00 PM from Sardis Baptist Church, West. He also said paying for his legal defense destroyed him financially. Ross, Donnie, funeral . Funeral service will be held at 2PM Saturday, April 12, 2003 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, . Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. "I just didn't have it," Curry said. Funeral listings, Jan. 18, 2023. "That condition pre-existed the fight," said Phil Hamilton, Curry's manager. Visitation and services will be private. Jan. 17, 2023 Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 5:26 p.m. 2. The Golden State Warriors slipped back into the . Create an obituary. Don graduated from Bridgeport University in 1971 and went on to serve two years as a military police officer in the US Army before being honorably discharged. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. [23], Curry was once again a champion, but his reign didn't last very long. The chef recently partnered with MyFitnessPal to launch the Jumpstart Your Health challenge and has been on a health journey for the last three years. Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. A dedicated and enthusiastic father and grandfather, the greatest legacy of all that he left were his children and grandchildren. He loved to 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Donald Roberts Curry, known as "Chick" in his early years, passed peacefully after a lengthy and valiant struggle against several health challenges. He is survived by : his parents, Gerard Curry and Barbara Dagiel; his wife Jackie Curry; his son Blake Curry; his brothers, Michael (Chrissy Curry), Kevin (Barbara Curry), Danny (Laurie Curry) and Chris (Erin Hartman); his mother-in-law Micheline O'Brien; his grandparents-in-law, Michael and Lily Cestaro; and his nieces and nephews, Michael, Andrew, Brianna, Samantha, Isabelle, Emily, Max, Timothy and Cailey. originally from merrick, new york, don is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 49 years - the "love of his life" - vicki (nee o'neill); son donald james ("dj"); daughter ashley; and. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website, Falmouth - Donald Michael Curry, 71, of Falmouth, Maine passed away suddenly at home on November 29, 2021. Knowing that a good feud can sell a fight, Arum made the match. 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