John Owen Curran passed away on January 14, 2016 at his home in Wakefield surrounded by family. He was 94 years of age. John was born in Dorchester on March 31, 1921 to the late William & Ethel (Owen) Curran. He was raised in East Boston & Winthrop and graduated from Winthrop High School. Mr. Curran joined the US Army and served his country with pride during WWII, he also was a Merchant Marine Veteran and served in the South Pacific after his tour of duty with the Army. After his discharge Mr. Curran worked as a commercial printer for William Curran Printing in Boston from the 1940's to 1979. He then worked for the US Navy, Supship in Boston as a civilian engineer in South Boston for many years. John has been a resident of Wakefield since 1957. He enjoyed reading, gardening and fishing, loved the ocean and spending winters in West Palm Beach Florida. The Curran family would like to thank all the caregivers that assisted John over the past year. Mr. Curran was the loving husband of the late Mildred R. (Tusini) Pye Curran and the late Elinor (Flynn) Curran. Beloved father of John O. Curran Jr. of Stoneham and Patricia E. Barton & her husband Colin of England. Stepfather of Joyce Kashgegian of Malden, Louise Bryan Dugas & her husband Norman of Strafford, NH and Wilson H. Pye, Jr. & his partner Maureen White of Reading. Grandfather of Michael Pollino of Whitman, Stephen Pollino of FL and Tracey Long & her husband Jason of Woburn. Great grandfather of Conor Owen Long. Brother of Norman F. Curran & his wife Caroline of FL. Also survived by many step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Monday, January 18th from 10:00AM – 12 Noon, followed by a funeral service at 12:00PM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. WWII Army & Merchant Marine Veteran. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in John's name to Hallmark Health VNA & Hospice, 178, Savin St. Malden, MA 02148.