Julia H. Curotto, 90
Julia H. Curotto, 90
Julia H. Curotto passed away peacefully on July 29, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Julie was born Julia Helen Sund in McIndoe Falls, Vt., Feb. 28, 1926, to Oscar and Helen Sund.
She attended school in McIndoe Falls, and Greenfield, Mass., and resided in Hop Bottom, Pa.; East Ryegate, Barton and Danville, Vt.; North Grosvenordale, Conn.; San Antonio, Texas; Chocorua and Ossipee, N.H.; Putnam, Conn.; Ashburn, Va.; and Blanchard and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
She married George V. Curotto of Staten Island, N.Y., in 1948. They started their lives on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania. After several moves, they settled in Connecticut where she went to school and became a Licensed Practical Nurse at the age of 39 while raising six children. She worked as an Operating Room Technician at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam for many years and following her retirement she was a live-in caretaker, working until age 75.
She was a member of several churches and passionately sang in the choirs. She loved music and singing, traveling, and was “Mom/Ma” to many. Julie enjoyed knitting, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles and playing Cribbage with her family, especially her sister.
She made many friends at the Senior Meals in Spirit Lake, Idaho, and always stayed for a lively game of Pinochle. She looked forward to the many activities at the Blanchard Community Center, especially the cooking classes. She was still driving until age 88.
She was the middle child and the last of five siblings. She was predeceased by her husband; her sisters, Jessie and Rose; and her brothers, James and Toly. She is survived by her children, Thomas Curotto of Blanchard, Lynne Gilman and husband Alan of Madison, N.H., Nancy Curotto of Blanchard, John Curotto of Thompson, Conn., William Curotto of Thompson, and Bruce Curotto and wife Patricia of Silver Lake, N.H.; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“We are so lucky and grateful to have had such a great Mom and for so long; but it makes her absence more difficult.”
Yates Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Julia’s memorial and sign her online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.