Lewis M. "Bud" Curran, 86, of East Brady died Friday November 15, 2013 at the Oakland VA, Pittsburgh.

Born February 9, 1927 in East Brady, he was the son of Louis A. and Anna E. (Weibel) Curran.

On October 14, 1950, Bud married Mary Ellen McGarrity, she survives. 

A US Navy veteran, Bud served during World War II and was the recipient of the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. 

After his discharge from the service, Bud attended the Pittsburgh School of Refrigeration.  He was the owner/operator of Curran's Market in East Brady for 45 years. 

Bud was a member of St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church were he served as an usher and was a former member of Parish Council.  He also was on the mowing crew at St. Eusebius Cemetery for 20 years. 

Bud was a member of the American Legion Post #402, East Brady.  He enjoyed gardening, mowing his lawn and especially loved his grandchildren. 

Surviving is his wife Mary Ellen Curran of East Brady, 1 Daughter Marcia Sweeney and husband Rich of East Brady.  2 sons, Mike Curran and wife Sherry of East Brady and Jim Curran and wife Darla of Chicora.  1 Sister Lorraine Lewis of East Brady.

Also surviving are 2 Granddaughters, Amanda Gallagher (Corey) and Michelle Sweeney. 5 Grandsons Joel Sweeney (Buffie), Jake Sweeney (Cortney), Ben Curran (Sarah), Seth Curran, and Noah Curran
2 Great Granddaughters Georgia Sweeney and Riley Sweeney and 1 Great Grandson Jamison Curran

Bud was preceded in death by his parents and his twin sister Lois Anderson

Friends of Lewis M. "Bud" Curran will be received 2-4, 6-8 Monday November 18, 2013 at the Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028
A Parish Prayer Service will be held at 3:30pm Monday in the Funeral Home. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am Tuesday November 19, 2013 at St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church, East Brady with the Rev. William Kuba and the Rev. Monty Sayers concelebrating . 

Committal, Military Honors and Burial will follow in St. Eusebius Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers the Curran Family suggest memorials be made in Bud's name to the East Brady Ambulance PO Box 325 or the East Brady Fire Department PO Box 129 East Brady, PA 16028

To View or Express Condolences, Please Visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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