Manuel Curry | Policeman till death, 84
Sgt. Maj. Manuel Curry, 84, who was on the New Orleans police force for more than six decades and was believed to be the longest-serving full-time law-enforcement officer in the nation, has died.
New Orleans Police Superintendent Warren Riley said Mr. Curry died Thursday at an area hospital. The cause was not released.
Research done in 2002 by the New Orleans chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police found that Mr. Curry had the longest active service career of any police officer in the country, police spokesman Bob Young said. He was still an active member at the time of his death, Young said.
Mr. Curry joined the department in 1946 and was in the city's Sixth Police District for more than 63 years.
Riley said Mr. Curry stayed on duty during Hurricane Katrina - at 80 years old.
CURRY Manuel Richard Curry, an active 63 year veteran Sergeant Major with the New Orleans Police Department, departed this life on Thursday, June 4, 2009 after complications of surgery. He was the son of the late Thomas Valentine and Mary Margaret Clifford Curry and he was also the step son of the late Rose M. Curry, and brother to the late Marie and Clifford Curry. Manuel was the beloved husband for 51 years to Genevieve Maria Montano Curry, step-father to Marilyn and Richard Nicholson, step-grandfather to Johnathan, Joel, Joshua and Jaime Nicholson, and step-great grandfather to Rueben. Manuel was brother-in-law to Mary Duran, Mr. & Mrs. Delphine Montano, Mr. & Mrs. George Romero, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Montano and the late Lori Gallegos and Joe Quintana, first cousin to the Author Anne Rice and Anton Heine, devoted beloved friend to Sharon M. Roussel and Carolyn Ziegler, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sergeant Major Curry was 84 years old and the longest serving, active duty, full time law enforcement officer in the nation, with over 63 years of dedicated service to the New Orleans Police Department. He was an altar boy for several years at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and a graduate of St. Aloysius High School Class of 1943. Sergeant Major Curry served as a combat medic with the 29th Infantry Division in World War II and landed on Omaha Beach at Normandy during the D-Day invasion. He was one of only 100 United States Veterans to receive the "Legion of Honor", France's highest civilian award during ceremonies which recognized the 60th anniversary of D-Day on June 3, 2004. Sergeant Major Curry began his law enforcement career with the New Orleans Police Department in 1946. He served in the Sixth Police District for his entire law enforcement career. A well decorated officer, he was awarded the Medal of Merit, the New Orleans Police Department's second highest award and three Medals of Commendation. Sergeant Major Curry served the City of New Orleans courageously during Hurricane Katrina, at 80 years of age. This dedication exemplified his devoted and unrelenting commitment to the New Orleans Police Department. Sergeant Major Curry was the recipient of the prestigious Charles E. Dunbar Career Service Award and the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) Lifetime Achievement Award. After serving a long tenure as Sergeant, he was awarded the unique distinction of "Sergeant Major", in recognition of his tenure and dedication to the NOPD. He is the only person to ever hold that position. Sergeant Major Curry will be remembered as an outstanding officer, leader, and mentor to every law enforcement officer that knew him. Sergeant Major Curry was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Crescent City Lodge #2, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8973, American Legion Post 140, and the Police Association of New Orleans. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass. Visitation will be at Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans on Friday, June 12, 2009 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Visitation will continue at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans on Saturday, June 13, 2009 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow in St. Patrick #2 Cemetery, 5000 Canal Street, New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, donations in the name of Manuel Richard Curry to the National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, preferred. Arrangements by Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home. Guest book available on line at http://www.MeM.com.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 6/11/2009
Sgt. Maj. Manuel Curry, 84, who was on the New Orleans police force for more than six decades and was believed to be the longest-serving full-time law-enforcement officer in the nation, has died.
New Orleans Police Superintendent Warren Riley said Mr. Curry died Thursday at an area hospital. The cause was not released.
Research done in 2002 by the New Orleans chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police found that Mr. Curry had the longest active service career of any police officer in the country, police spokesman Bob Young said. He was still an active member at the time of his death, Young said.
Mr. Curry joined the department in 1946 and was in the city's Sixth Police District for more than 63 years.
Riley said Mr. Curry stayed on duty during Hurricane Katrina - at 80 years old.
CURRY Manuel Richard Curry, an active 63 year veteran Sergeant Major with the New Orleans Police Department, departed this life on Thursday, June 4, 2009 after complications of surgery. He was the son of the late Thomas Valentine and Mary Margaret Clifford Curry and he was also the step son of the late Rose M. Curry, and brother to the late Marie and Clifford Curry. Manuel was the beloved husband for 51 years to Genevieve Maria Montano Curry, step-father to Marilyn and Richard Nicholson, step-grandfather to Johnathan, Joel, Joshua and Jaime Nicholson, and step-great grandfather to Rueben. Manuel was brother-in-law to Mary Duran, Mr. & Mrs. Delphine Montano, Mr. & Mrs. George Romero, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Montano and the late Lori Gallegos and Joe Quintana, first cousin to the Author Anne Rice and Anton Heine, devoted beloved friend to Sharon M. Roussel and Carolyn Ziegler, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sergeant Major Curry was 84 years old and the longest serving, active duty, full time law enforcement officer in the nation, with over 63 years of dedicated service to the New Orleans Police Department. He was an altar boy for several years at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and a graduate of St. Aloysius High School Class of 1943. Sergeant Major Curry served as a combat medic with the 29th Infantry Division in World War II and landed on Omaha Beach at Normandy during the D-Day invasion. He was one of only 100 United States Veterans to receive the "Legion of Honor", France's highest civilian award during ceremonies which recognized the 60th anniversary of D-Day on June 3, 2004. Sergeant Major Curry began his law enforcement career with the New Orleans Police Department in 1946. He served in the Sixth Police District for his entire law enforcement career. A well decorated officer, he was awarded the Medal of Merit, the New Orleans Police Department's second highest award and three Medals of Commendation. Sergeant Major Curry served the City of New Orleans courageously during Hurricane Katrina, at 80 years of age. This dedication exemplified his devoted and unrelenting commitment to the New Orleans Police Department. Sergeant Major Curry was the recipient of the prestigious Charles E. Dunbar Career Service Award and the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) Lifetime Achievement Award. After serving a long tenure as Sergeant, he was awarded the unique distinction of "Sergeant Major", in recognition of his tenure and dedication to the NOPD. He is the only person to ever hold that position. Sergeant Major Curry will be remembered as an outstanding officer, leader, and mentor to every law enforcement officer that knew him. Sergeant Major Curry was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Crescent City Lodge #2, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8973, American Legion Post 140, and the Police Association of New Orleans. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass. Visitation will be at Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans on Friday, June 12, 2009 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Visitation will continue at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans on Saturday, June 13, 2009 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow in St. Patrick #2 Cemetery, 5000 Canal Street, New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, donations in the name of Manuel Richard Curry to the National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, preferred. Arrangements by Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home. Guest book available on line at http://www.MeM.com.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 6/11/2009
Manuel Curry | Policeman till death, 84
Sgt. Maj. Manuel Curry, 84, who was on the New Orleans police force for more than six decades and was believed to be the longest-serving full-time law-enforcement officer in the nation, has died.
New Orleans Police Superintendent Warren Riley said Mr. Curry died Thursday at an area hospital. The cause was not released.
Research done in 2002 by the New Orleans chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police found that Mr. Curry had the longest active service career of any police officer in the country, police spokesman Bob Young said. He was still an active member at the time of his death, Young said.
Mr. Curry joined the department in 1946 and was in the city's Sixth Police District for more than 63 years.
Riley said Mr. Curry stayed on duty during Hurricane Katrina - at 80 years old.
CURRY Manuel Richard Curry, an active 63 year veteran Sergeant Major with the New Orleans Police Department, departed this life on Thursday, June 4, 2009 after complications of surgery. He was the son of the late Thomas Valentine and Mary Margaret Clifford Curry and he was also the step son of the late Rose M. Curry, and brother to the late Marie and Clifford Curry. Manuel was the beloved husband for 51 years to Genevieve Maria Montano Curry, step-father to Marilyn and Richard Nicholson, step-grandfather to Johnathan, Joel, Joshua and Jaime Nicholson, and step-great grandfather to Rueben. Manuel was brother-in-law to Mary Duran, Mr. & Mrs. Delphine Montano, Mr. & Mrs. George Romero, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Montano and the late Lori Gallegos and Joe Quintana, first cousin to the Author Anne Rice and Anton Heine, devoted beloved friend to Sharon M. Roussel and Carolyn Ziegler, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sergeant Major Curry was 84 years old and the longest serving, active duty, full time law enforcement officer in the nation, with over 63 years of dedicated service to the New Orleans Police Department. He was an altar boy for several years at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and a graduate of St. Aloysius High School Class of 1943. Sergeant Major Curry served as a combat medic with the 29th Infantry Division in World War II and landed on Omaha Beach at Normandy during the D-Day invasion. He was one of only 100 United States Veterans to receive the "Legion of Honor", France's highest civilian award during ceremonies which recognized the 60th anniversary of D-Day on June 3, 2004. Sergeant Major Curry began his law enforcement career with the New Orleans Police Department in 1946. He served in the Sixth Police District for his entire law enforcement career. A well decorated officer, he was awarded the Medal of Merit, the New Orleans Police Department's second highest award and three Medals of Commendation. Sergeant Major Curry served the City of New Orleans courageously during Hurricane Katrina, at 80 years of age. This dedication exemplified his devoted and unrelenting commitment to the New Orleans Police Department. Sergeant Major Curry was the recipient of the prestigious Charles E. Dunbar Career Service Award and the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) Lifetime Achievement Award. After serving a long tenure as Sergeant, he was awarded the unique distinction of "Sergeant Major", in recognition of his tenure and dedication to the NOPD. He is the only person to ever hold that position. Sergeant Major Curry will be remembered as an outstanding officer, leader, and mentor to every law enforcement officer that knew him. Sergeant Major Curry was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Crescent City Lodge #2, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8973, American Legion Post 140, and the Police Association of New Orleans. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass. Visitation will be at Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans on Friday, June 12, 2009 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Visitation will continue at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans on Saturday, June 13, 2009 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow in St. Patrick #2 Cemetery, 5000 Canal Street, New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, donations in the name of Manuel Richard Curry to the National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, preferred. Arrangements by Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home. Guest book available on line at http://www.MeM.com.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 6/11/2009
Sgt. Maj. Manuel Curry, 84, who was on the New Orleans police force for more than six decades and was believed to be the longest-serving full-time law-enforcement officer in the nation, has died.
New Orleans Police Superintendent Warren Riley said Mr. Curry died Thursday at an area hospital. The cause was not released.
Research done in 2002 by the New Orleans chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police found that Mr. Curry had the longest active service career of any police officer in the country, police spokesman Bob Young said. He was still an active member at the time of his death, Young said.
Mr. Curry joined the department in 1946 and was in the city's Sixth Police District for more than 63 years.
Riley said Mr. Curry stayed on duty during Hurricane Katrina - at 80 years old.
CURRY Manuel Richard Curry, an active 63 year veteran Sergeant Major with the New Orleans Police Department, departed this life on Thursday, June 4, 2009 after complications of surgery. He was the son of the late Thomas Valentine and Mary Margaret Clifford Curry and he was also the step son of the late Rose M. Curry, and brother to the late Marie and Clifford Curry. Manuel was the beloved husband for 51 years to Genevieve Maria Montano Curry, step-father to Marilyn and Richard Nicholson, step-grandfather to Johnathan, Joel, Joshua and Jaime Nicholson, and step-great grandfather to Rueben. Manuel was brother-in-law to Mary Duran, Mr. & Mrs. Delphine Montano, Mr. & Mrs. George Romero, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Montano and the late Lori Gallegos and Joe Quintana, first cousin to the Author Anne Rice and Anton Heine, devoted beloved friend to Sharon M. Roussel and Carolyn Ziegler, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sergeant Major Curry was 84 years old and the longest serving, active duty, full time law enforcement officer in the nation, with over 63 years of dedicated service to the New Orleans Police Department. He was an altar boy for several years at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and a graduate of St. Aloysius High School Class of 1943. Sergeant Major Curry served as a combat medic with the 29th Infantry Division in World War II and landed on Omaha Beach at Normandy during the D-Day invasion. He was one of only 100 United States Veterans to receive the "Legion of Honor", France's highest civilian award during ceremonies which recognized the 60th anniversary of D-Day on June 3, 2004. Sergeant Major Curry began his law enforcement career with the New Orleans Police Department in 1946. He served in the Sixth Police District for his entire law enforcement career. A well decorated officer, he was awarded the Medal of Merit, the New Orleans Police Department's second highest award and three Medals of Commendation. Sergeant Major Curry served the City of New Orleans courageously during Hurricane Katrina, at 80 years of age. This dedication exemplified his devoted and unrelenting commitment to the New Orleans Police Department. Sergeant Major Curry was the recipient of the prestigious Charles E. Dunbar Career Service Award and the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) Lifetime Achievement Award. After serving a long tenure as Sergeant, he was awarded the unique distinction of "Sergeant Major", in recognition of his tenure and dedication to the NOPD. He is the only person to ever hold that position. Sergeant Major Curry will be remembered as an outstanding officer, leader, and mentor to every law enforcement officer that knew him. Sergeant Major Curry was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Crescent City Lodge #2, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8973, American Legion Post 140, and the Police Association of New Orleans. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass. Visitation will be at Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans on Friday, June 12, 2009 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Visitation will continue at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans on Saturday, June 13, 2009 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow in St. Patrick #2 Cemetery, 5000 Canal Street, New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, donations in the name of Manuel Richard Curry to the National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, preferred. Arrangements by Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home. Guest book available on line at http://www.MeM.com.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 6/11/2009
