John H. Curley, Jr., of Everett and formerly of Somerville, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Somerville, the oldest of six children, son of the late Margaret (DiBase) and John H. Curley, Sr.

Following his high school graduation, John enlisted in the United States Air Force where he began his 18-year career. He took great pride in his military service, serving as an air traffic controller until his retirement. He continued his commitment to serving others through the U.S. Postal Service, beginning as a letter carrier and eventually retiring as an M.P.E. and machine mechanic.

In his down time John enjoyed shooting and was a former member of the Malden Gun Club and he could often be found enjoying his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Above all John enjoyed time spent with family and cherished his English Springer spaniels Whittle, Dillon and Jake.

The beloved husband of 37 years to Donna (Crowley) Curley; he was the devoted father of John H. Curley, III of Albany, NY, Tracy Aylward and her husband Daniel of Exeter, NH, Scott Curley of Savannah, GA, Melanie Sheehy and her husband Brian of Methuen, William Snow of Springfield, Bryan Snow and his wife Christine of Peabody and Danielle LeClair of Middleton, NH.

Cherished “Papa” of John Curley, IV, Robert Carter, Mathew Curley, Brynn, Owen and Connor Sheehy, Austin, Jazmine and Cheyenne Curley, Lauren and Rhea Snow and Peyton LeClair, “Great-Papa” of Mikayla and Zoe Curley and Baby Girl Carter on the way.

Dear brother of Robert Curley, Margaret Francis, Deborah Shea, James Curley and the late Francine Downey and her husband Arthur Downey. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Tuesday October 20th from 4:00PM to 7:00PM with a Prayer Service beginning at 6:30PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Burial with military honors will take place on Wednesday October 21st at 11:30AM the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH 03303, those attending are asked to meet inside the main gate by 11:10AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory can be made to the Eastern Springer Spaniel Club at www.eessc.org or to the Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org.