Dr. Robert P. Curhan
DATELINE: Narragansett
Curhan, Dr. Robert P., 83, died Saturday, October 10, 2015 at home surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Adele (Pearlman) Curhan. They were married for 60 years. Born in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Joseph and Pauline (Pevin) Curhan, he lived in Narragansett for 40 years. Robert was an OB-GYN at South County Hospital for nearly 40 years. He served in the Air Force and was a member of Congregation Beth David. Devoted father of Michael Curhan and his wife, Suzan, of West Bloomfield, MI, Gary Curhan and his wife, Sharon, of Lincoln, MA, and Amy Freedman and her husband, Alan, of Canton, MA. Dear brother of the late David Curhan. Loving grandfather of Joshua, Justin, Alexa, Talia, Sarah, Andrea, Jill, Noah, Jessica, Stephanie, and Sophie. Graveside services will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Priest Chapel in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation Beth David, 102 Kingstown Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882. Shiva will be observed at 29 Browning Dr., Narragansett, Monday 4-6, Tuesday and Wednesday 1-4 p.m.
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Bob will surely be missed! So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. With deepest sympathy Michele, Barry, Julia and Amanda
May your love and strength as a family hold you together in this time of sorrow. Dr. Robert Curhan was a wonderful physician in South County, whom I truly admired and respected. As his patient for 30 years, I send my deepest condolences to his wife and family.
I wanted to let the Curhan family know how sad I was to read about Dr. Curhan’s passing. He was my OB/GYN for 35 years until his retirement a few years ago and I absolutely loved him! He was such a great guy- I really thought the world of him. The last few years I would ask him to please not retire and he always said the same thing- don’t worry, my wife won’t let me! I know he was very proud of his family and would often talk about his three children and his many grandchildren. His personality and sense of humor were delightful. Please accept my sincere sympathy – I know he will be missed by many.
Sally Minetti
Wakefield, RI
My deepest sympathy to the Curhan family. I was so sad to learn Dr. Curhan had passed. He was my OB/GYN for about 38 years. He brought both my boys into this world. He was a wonderful Doctor. I am going to miss him very much as you all will also.
35 years and a day of his death, Dr. Curhan delivered our daughter Kristin.and later delivered our son Hilding in 1985. He was a wonderful and kind doctor. Our sympathy is extended to his family..
To the Curhan family, so sorry for your loss. Dr Curhan was my doctor for 36 years, and delivered my two boys. I was so happy and relieved to know he was on call the day of my deliveries. I will forever remember those special days, and his calm sweet demeanor. Deb and Don
Dear Curhan family,
Sadness filled my heart as I read of Dr. Curhan’s passing. I have been his patient since the beginning of his practice at South County. He was passionate about his work and my two children were among the many that Dr. Curhan helped enter this world. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
Adele and Family,
I would like to express my condolences for your loss. Bob was a truly nice human being, a great doctor, and a wonderful family man. I would like to add that he was also a wonderful teammate on the Over the Hill Gang softball team for 17 years. I can still see him coming to a game after a delivery wearing his hospital scrubs.
When Dr. Curhan first started practicing at South County I was one of his first patients. He delivered my Christmas baby who will be 37 this year. He was such a warm and wonderful doctor I will really miss him. When he told me he was retiring, I was saddened and afraid I would never find another kind and compassionate doctor like him. I was saddened to learn of his death. He will be missed and remembered for his kindness and compassion. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wonderful family.
My sincere condolences to the Curhan family. I started my career at South County Hospital in 1976 and have fond memories of Dr Curhan and lots of stories to remember. He delivered one of my children and was on vacation in 1985 for the second one! I will always remember, those were the days. He will be truly missed but remembered.
I am truly sorry for your loss. Dr. Curhan was my doctor for about 40 years. He truly was a caring, warm and sincere man. He was also humble. He once told me that he didn’t understand why people cared for him so much. He was just doing his job. But all those who who had the chance to be his patieht, know better than that. When you walked into that room, you knew immediately he was there to listen and do anything he could to help you. You never felt uncomfortable with him.
He wasn’t only my OB/GYN doctor but my therapist. He helped me through so many situations over the years. I always took his advice and found my self in a better place. There will be no one that can replace him, I have to keep telling myself that as I have to adjust to a new OB/GYN doctor. This definitely leaves a hole in my heart.
The hospital sponsors a Thank your Doctor event. You get to write to the doctors that you feel have gone over and beyond. Well I wrote a thank you note to him and guess what?? He came looking for me all the way over in Bacon House to Thank ME for the note. What a guy. i will truly miss him.
My thoughts and prays go out to all of his family and friends AND fellow patients.
My sincere condolences to all members of the Curhan family!
Dr. Curhan took care of me for more than half my life and delivered both my children. His comforting ways always reassured me. I was sorry when he retired and feel a further void with his passing.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Dr. Curhan was my friend and MD for 40 years. When my husband and I had no health insurance for one of our children, Dr.Curhan worked it out with us ‘on the spot’…who does that now or then?
Oh Adele…..we so loved Bob. He was such a sweet man. Such fond memories including the one when he put together the “IKEA dresser.” Always a smile and a pleasant way about him. So glad that he was part of our Villages Family…but not long enough. Come back down soon.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers