Sophie “Penny” Curran
Passed: December 31, 2019
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Sophie “Penny” Curran
Passed: December 31, 2019
Obituary
Sophie “Penny” Curran, age 85 of Toms River, NJ died December 31, 2019 in Goodyear, AZ. She was born October 18, 1934 in Jersey City, NJ to Simeon and Hariclia (Giolou) Rafalides. Penny was a proud Greek Orthodox Christian. Over the years she was involved in various organizations at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Jersey City, NJ including serving on the board, as a member of the Daughters of Penelope, The Philoptochos Society, and the Pontus Society where she was recently honored as one of five surviving founding members. Penny spent her working career holding various positions and retired from Western Electric, in Kearny, NJ. She enjoyed watching T.V., occasionally going to the casino with her beloved husband and spending time with family and friends.
Penny is survived by her husband, Frank Miller, daughter, Hariclia “Lea” Colatrella and son-in-law Michael Colatrella, and two grandchildren, Alixandra Paul Colatrella and Zachary Michael Colatrella. She was preceded in death by her parents Simeon and Hariclia Rafalides; sister, Helen Rafalides; and brother, Paul Rafalides.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 – 6:00 pm on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Greenville Memorial Home, 374 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, January 13, 2020 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 524 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Burial will be at Arlington Cemetery, 748 Schuyler Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032. Condolences for the family may be left at https://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/sophie-penny-curran/.
12 responses to Sophie “Penny” Curran
Cynthia Thompson says:
January 2, 2020
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. It is an honor to serve your family.
LynnVMc says:
January 3, 2020
Wrapping you all in love, and prayers for comfort. So sorry for your grief and pain
Kathy Ruane says:
January 3, 2020
Very sorry for your great loss. Lea your Mom will never be far from you for you will always carry her in your heart. Prayers to you and your family . God Bless.
Billie Burnor says:
January 3, 2020
Lea wishing your Mom a beautiful journey home. Hope you find comfort knowing
she will always be with you. Hugs to you during these tough times!
Love,
Billie
Mercedes says:
January 4, 2020
My heart is broken for your friend sending you lots of love and lots of prayers