On Friday, July 14, 2023, the Reno, Nevada community mourned the loss of one of its own, Daniel Michael Curtin Jr., a beloved 38-year-old resident. Family and friends will gather to pay their respects and celebrate Daniel’s life during a funeral service to be held at 9:30 am on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Auburn, California. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at the Newcastle Cemetery, with the support of the Chapel of Hills Funeral Home of Auburn, CA.
A Life Well-Lived
Daniel Michael Curtin Jr. entered this world on October 25, 1984, at the Children’s Hospital in San Francisco, California, born to parents Daniel and Frida Curtin. He spent his formative years in Newcastle, California, where he attended school in Auburn and ultimately graduated from Placer High School in 2003. His quest for knowledge led him to the University of Nevada, Reno, where he pursued his passion for Geology, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 2008. His love for the Silver State was so profound that he became a permanent resident of Reno, purchasing his first home there in 2010.
Growing up alongside his older sister, Marika (Curtin) Taylor, Daniel was deeply involved in sports from a young age. He was an active participant in baseball, basketball, and tennis during his childhood. Notably, he clinched the local Elk Lodge’s basketball free throw contest during his elementary school years, advancing to the state finals. In high school, Daniel was an integral part of Placer High School’s Varsity Men’s Tennis Team. Even as he grew older, his passion for sports remained unwavering, and he was a fervent supporter of the San Francisco Giants.
As time passed, Daniel’s love for the Sierra Nevada Mountains became increasingly pronounced, and he embraced the life of an outdoorsman, taking up fishing and hunting as his favorite pastimes. The serene beauty of rivers, lakes, rugged ridges, and picturesque valleys served as his refuge throughout the seasons.
You’ll recall #Rochester that the special investigator Celli found that Curtin gave the city… ahem, inaccurate legal advice throughout the lengthy delay between Daniel Prude’s death, and when the public learned about it. City Council called for him to be fired. Now he walks. https://t.co/FaqYR7Xy3X
— @mleonardmedia (@mleonardmedia) April 2, 2021
Professionally, Daniel dedicated over a decade of his life to the United States Postal Service. He began as a mail carrier and, upon completing his two-year probationary period, achieved a remarkable milestone by passing the federal test to advance his career. His exceptional intellect allowed him to rise to the position of Machine Mechanic in the Maintenance Department, a feat that was nothing short of extraordinary. He brought a youthful spirit to his workplace, enhancing the camaraderie through work potlucks and his infectious enthusiasm.
Daniel was preceded in death by his paternal father, Daniel M. Curtin, Sr.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Frida Curtin of Newcastle; his sister, Marika Taylor; brother-in-law, Brian Taylor; niece, Liliana Taylor; nephews, Grayson and Gavin Taylor; grandmother, Rosita Pasion; aunts, uncles, numerous cousins, and many other relatives and friends.
In the hearts of the Reno community, among his childhood friends, and within the loving embrace of his family, Daniel will be deeply missed. His three cherished fur babies, Daisy, Willy River, and Coconut, will also remember their beloved companion. Daniel’s kindhearted and loving nature left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He was like the sun, bringing warmth and smiles to those around him. Daniel Boy’s memory will be forever cherished and forever missed.
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