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Tommy Dodson posted a condolence
Friday, March 1, 2024
Captain Curtis was an awsome CO he gave me a 2nd chance when I went to Captain's Mast. Told me that he wanted to give someone a 2nd chance and it was me. Now I'm a retired Senior Chief LSCS and currently work for Navmac as GS12 as the Functional Area Manager for Inport Division. I wouldn't be retired right now without him so thank you God Speed and RIP Brother
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Colleen Will posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Just learned of Pat’s death today. Blessings and best wishes to the family. I will always remember his gregarious personality and big smile.
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Friday, November 24, 2017
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Great man. We'll miss him. He was my USNA roommate in '74.
Allan Kowadla
USNA '78
17th Company
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Daniel A. McGrath posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Captain Curtis is the man who signed my Underway Officer of The Deck qualification when I was a Chief Machinist Mate on board the USS Trenton. He took risks in support of those who wanted something more in life and in their career! He took a risk on me in trusting my judgment as a non-traditional rating running his ship at night, and for that, I am truly grateful. One of the fondest memories underway with Capt. Curtis was during a replenishment at sea with me at the conn; I was so nervous, but he was a man of steel-nerves. A true command-at-sea sailor. I, as with so many, are fortunate to have known and served with the man. May God Rest his Soul with fair winds and following seas. <salute>
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Stephen Maloney posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Curtis Family: Condolences! Here are some comments from USNA Classmates..........
From: Kevin E. Lynch [mailto:usnagrinch@aol.com]
Pat Curtis was a good dude......He’d have a cocktail with ya. He’d be a guy you’d invite home for one too.
Grinch
James Shulson <jshulson@hotmail.com>
Yup. “Fat Pat” was a really great guy. Vicki and I sat with him for about 3 hours on Saturday night at our 35th reunion. We had a very good time with him and his wife. Grinch hit the nail on the head in his description. A NAPS guy! I think he was Larry Mizak’s roommate
Jim <jimbo8478@gmail.com>
Great guy! I was his roommate at naps - he was always in trouble for something - always stretching the rules. Real good athlete - football and wrestling. Fat pat - I woke up more than once at nite due to him throwing up on the floor. He'd do anything for a shipmate - seeing this saddens me- but brings up some hillarious memories. Had a great career in the navy too - one of those guys who many prob thought he'd never graduate, much less make 0-6 and have command. Man he was funny.
ANDREW CUCA <andrewcuca@msn.com>
Fellow Napster and company mate (17th)...great guy who never complained about anything. A guy with a huge heart who you could always count on for anything. Pat will be missed by many.
fmattingly@me.com
I always think back at my time at USNA and think about how great it was that I got to go to NAPS. Even though I hated the fact that I had to wait another year, it was truly one of the greatest years of my life. It was the last year at Bainbridge (Tome School) and it was a really interesting and beautiful place with a lot of history. That year was remarkable in many ways and I met so many really great people. Once we got to Bancroft it was really awesome to have buddies in pretty much every company. You would see guys around the yard and at games, in town and hang out. Everywhere you went you knew somebody, so you really felt more connected to the whole class because you knew all these guys and their friends became yours. Great experience and “Fat” Pat was one of the real characters at NAPS that everyone knew.
Gerry Goodwin, Sturge, Jimbo, Tall, Jocko, Waldo, Scotty Eckert, Jim Leiser, Eddie “The Rabbit” Hubbard, Tommy Dannessa, Tom Littauer… all the jocks at NAPS and Pat was one of the great characters of the whole bunch. He and Gerry Goodwin and Dannessa had a skit they performed at Christmas that was one of the funniest things I have ever seen. I stuffed him(Pat) in the back of my TR6 with Steve Gregor in the front seat and we drove all the way to Ft. Lauderdale for a weekend, think it was over Spring Break Youngster Year. He was shit-faced the entire weekend… we had a blast. The guy was a cartoon character and just an awesome guy.
Stephen Maloney <stephenmaloney@verizon.net>
Fat Pat was a good guy. Went to NAPS were I think he wrestled and played football. Last time I saw him was in Hawaii when we were both participating in an Air Force exercise. I was the Senior Marine and he was a rep from MSC. It was good to see him after all of these years. I think at one point during his career he was the navigator on the USS New Jersey.
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Steve Hartley posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
I was one of his sailors on the Mighty 14. With him at its helm there was no greater gator. I remember his kind words at my promotion ceremony, his questions at my EOOW board and just looking up to him as one of his pit snipes. My wife served as one of his FRG coordinators so we both knew him in the line of duty to his ship. We both looked up to him and considered him one of the best. Our condolences to his family and friends. Fair winds and following seas Sir. You taught us well, we have the watch.
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Henry Jackson posted a condolence
Monday, November 20, 2017
Pat was a good friend to me when I left the Navy several years ago. He helped me get into a new life and was always willing to help me in anyway he could. I could see that he took enormous pride in his work and continuing to help our country be strong. Equally I sensed he enjoyed life and was proud of his family and treasured all close to him. I considered him a great role model of a successful life and his friendship certainly changed my life for the better. Thanks you Pat, thank you family for supporting him. I know his is keeping watch and continuing to help us all from his new position -angel. vr Henry/Scoop
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Don Ksiazek posted a condolence
Monday, November 20, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Curtis family. I too remember Pat in so many ways....plebe summer, Christmas '74 in Decatur, skiing in Colorado, Navy retirement ceremony in 2006. Most of all, I remember Pat's positive attitude no matter the circumstance, no matter the difficulty. He was a true inspiration in difficult times and will be missed terribly. Until we meet again my friend.....
Don Ksiazek
USNA Class of 1978
17th Company
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Steve Holden posted a condolence
Monday, November 20, 2017
So sorry to read of Pat's passing. Always enjoyed our time in high school, they were great. I'll always remember Pat as being very accepting of all our class mates and adding a little extra when we got together. I remember talking with him a few times at reunions and a couple times there after. One thing for sure, his service was top drawer and he always made us here at home proud. Blessings to Julie and all the family.
Steve Holden
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Faris Farwell posted a condolence
Monday, November 20, 2017
My deepest condolences to the entire Curtis family... Although I had lost contact with Pat after we both left the Navy, I will always remember him as being a true friend and shipmate.. He had a terrific sense of humor that made our early days at the Naval Academy Prep School and during our years at the Naval Academy seem that much easier to bear. He will be long remembered for his terrific positive leadership and amazing sense of teamwork! I was honored to know Pat and call him a friend.
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Gary Rowan posted a condolence
Monday, November 20, 2017
To Winnie and family, Mike, Julie, Jill.
I do so much wish I did not have an opportunity to express these sentiments.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know your feelings and emotions are shared by all of those who had the privilege of knowing Pat, to have interacted with him and especially those of us who had the special privilege of calling him a friend, and there are so many of us.
I concur with all of the generous and sincere outpouring that I have seen offered. They are accurate and all deserved. A Life Well Lived.
Patrick, I remain as I started, so many years and long distant adventures ago, in awe of your capacity and intensity for both the Tough and the Fun, Fair winds, my friend, you will be missed, But so long as anyone remembers and can hear that utterly sincere Laugh (and I've heard it repeatedly every time I thought of you over the last several days) your warmth and spirit will continue. Somewhere, though, your Parents are, again, enjoying that sound. God willing, we will meet again, my Friend.
Gary L. Rowan
Arlington, TX
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Monday, November 20, 2017
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Don Gold posted a condolence
Monday, November 20, 2017
My most sincere prayers and condolences for Pat and his family. I can remember Pat in so many different ways: Kicking a football 50 or 6o yards; Olympic lifting 250+ lbs; staying at the Washington DC YMCA one night; laughing with Mizak, Joe Rivera, et. al; listening to his navigator stories. Pat's family has much to be proud of and much to miss.
Fair winds and following seas my friend,
-Don Gold
17th Company
USNA 1978
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Stephen Gahan posted a condolence
Monday, November 20, 2017
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Pat will be truly missed. Very Respectfully, Steve Gahan, USNA ‘78, 17th Co.
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Kevin G. Liddy posted a condolence
Monday, November 20, 2017
Pat was a 17th Companymate of mine. I always admired Pat in all that he did. He always brought much happiness, fun and joy during the Dark Ages. He will be missed greatly.
Kevin Liddy
St. Louis, MO
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Loren C. Divers posted a condolence
Monday, November 20, 2017
This is to give my thanks for knowing Patrick Curtis since NAPS - since the Summer of 1973. Things seem to be okay just knowing my friends and classmates are there, and losing anyone strikes me hard, for every one of my classmates occupy a big part of my heart and I cherish them all. Pat was a standout in my experience. He is a very, very fine man, a "real" man in my book, and I admire him. Like others I will mourn his passing. He is a memorable part of my life, and for knowing him and having many great times with him in my school days, I am very thankful.
Wishing you all well and hoping you are filled with many happy wonderful memories of this wonderful man that added so much to thousands upon thousands of lives in addition to my own.
Yours sincerely and with sincere condolences
Loren C.Divers
NAPS '74
USNA Class of '78
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Buck Wicklund, CDR, USNR-R posted a condolence
Monday, November 20, 2017
Pat was in 17th company with me at USNA. It's always sad to hear of a classmate's passing, and especially so, one of your company mates. However, the family's loss is much, much greater. Our thoughts are with all of you.
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K Scot Reynolds lit a candle
Monday, November 20, 2017
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Thinking of Pat and family during this difficult time.
K. Scot Reynolds
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K Scot Reynolds posted a condolence
Monday, November 20, 2017
I went to school with Pat at MacArthur High School in Decatur many years ago. Although Pat was two years older than I he was always very personable and friendly. Although I was never an athlete he always encouraged me and was a shining example of a good student athlete. Like his father, Jerry, he was simply a good person. As the years passed, I followed Pat's achievements and was very proud to say I knew him. It is a terrific loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family!
In Prayer,
K. Scot Reynolds
Superintendent
VIT CUSD#2
Table Grove, IL 61482
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Glen Woods posted a condolence
Monday, November 20, 2017
On behalf of USNA Class of 1978 we offer our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
Glen Woods, President, USNA Class of 1978
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jim mcdonald posted a condolence
Sunday, November 19, 2017
So sorry to hear your bad news our thoughts are with you jim and elaine
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Ron Zaperach posted a condolence
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Winnie and Family
Our sincere condolences to you all with the passing of Pat. Pat relieved me as Commanding Officer of TRENTON and we worked together at CSRA until we moved to Guam. Pat was a good man and I thoroughly enjoyed interacting with him during our CSRA days. He will be missed. You all are in our prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely Ron Zaperach and Stephanie Jones
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Joe Wafford posted a condolence
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Pat you were a great sailor good friend and loved going out with you and Winnie. I know you are in a better place without all the pain. RiP shipmate we have the watch.
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