Dennis Patrick Curtin
Dennis Patrick Curtin, age 84, of Willow Springs, IL, Sun City West, AZ and Rockwood, TN, peacefully passed away on July 15, 2024. Dennis was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis Curtin for 48 wonderful years, loving father of Kelly (Joseph Harris), the late Keith, Kerri, Kevin, and Kris; and dear grandfather of Caitlin, Deirdre, Brandon and Jared. Cherished son of the late Cornelius Lawrence Curtin and the late Susan Cecilia (nee Murphy). Beloved brother of Sister Susan Marie, SSND, Michael (Judy) Curtin, Margaret (Thomas) Healy, the late Sister Margaret Ann, SSND, the late Sister Joan Marie, SSND, the late Fr. Cornelius Curtin, S.J, the late Eileen (the late Jim) Janousek, the late John (Mary) Curtin, and the late Lawrence (Judy) Curtin. Fond brother-in-law of the late Lee (the late Patricia) Brew, the late Robert Brew, and the late Valerie (Richard) Parrish. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews, and friend of many.
The youngest son of ten children, Dennis grew up in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago. Dennis spent four years in the Navy, stationed in Hawaii, following graduation from Mendel Catholic High School. Upon his return, he was introduced to the love of his life, Phyllis, whom he married shortly thereafter, and started a family. Dennis attended the Illinois Institute of Technology, and followed in the electrical trade as a loyal member of IBEW Locals 134 and 701. Dennis established a prosperous electrical contracting business in the Chicago area, which he expertly managed until his retirement. Following retirement, time was divided between Willow Springs, Sun City West, South Haven, and extensive travel, always staying active and productive. Dennis spent a lifetime devoted to his family.
Visitation 4 to 9pm on Friday, July 19th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Chapel prayers, 10:15am, from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Rd., Western Springs for an 11am Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 20th. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research are greatly appreciated.
Funeral information: 708-352-6500
Kelly, our deepest sympathies to you, all the family and extended family on the passing of your dear Dad. May he rest peacefully in the bed of heaven reunited with his beloved Phyllis.
I just heard the news late today. He has been on my mind as of late. So sorry to all of you. He was a great man and a friend to many. I remember several trips to ND with him and my Father. And the stories he told me on those car rides and long days of fun. He dispensed great advice to me in my formative years. He lived on his terms. Denny’s loyalty to his family was unwavering. I can see him now in heaven with his big smile, surrounded by the people who went before him, laughing in his unique way.
Kelly
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. My dad speaks very fondly of times he and mum spent with your parents in Chicago.
Suaimhneas siorai da anam.
Maeve O’Brien (née Gill) on behalf of Mick and the late Sinead Gill.
Dublin and Spain