Joseph Curtis

Joseph “Dom” Curtis, of Fairfield, died May 29, at Maplewood of Newtown, with his family by his side. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Annette and Joseph Curtis.

Mr Curtis came from Ireland with his father and sister in 1953 to Niagara Falls, and eventually settled in Cleveland. In 1963, he accepted a job with Exide Battery. During his career, he was also employed by Gilbert & Bennett Manufacturing Co. in Georgetown, Conn., and later retired from Handy & Harman in Fairfield.

He loved gardening, painting, fishing, golfing, and sailing his boat out of South Benson Marina with his family. He adored children, nature, and animals. He was well-known for his charming and positive personality and had a light-hearted sense of humor and a spirit that touched everyone he knew. He lit up a room with his handsome Irish good looks and funny remarks.

Survivors include his beloved children, Christine Yim, and her husband Anthony, of Danbury, Julie Curtis, and her partner Cyrus Paktinat and his son of Redding, and Kevin Curtis, and his wife Danielle, of Fairfield; his sister, Celine Chapman, and her husband Louis, of Ohio; four grandchildren; and a niece and nephew. He will also be missed by his loving friend Gail Colby of Monroe and her children.

Funeral services took place June 5. Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Fairfield.

To send an online condolence, visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com.

The Newtown Bee        June 8, 2012