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
Mercedes says:
January 4, 2020
Lea my dear friend I am so sorry for your loss. There is no other pain and the pain of losing a mother I love you dear friend and my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Dianne DeAngelis says:
January 4, 2020
It was a pleasure knowing you through so many of your friends. You were always so positive and yes, a very devoted Greek Orthodox Christian. Eternal Memory…
Ro says:
January 4, 2020
Dear Lea and Michael,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
May all your beautiful memories of her comfort you during this difficult time. Fondly,
Ro and Frank
Amelia Keppler says:
January 4, 2020
Thoughts and prayers are sent to you Lea and family. My heart aches for you. Mothers are so very important. She instilled lots of love and feelings in you which you passed onto others. May she rest in peace. Hugs xoxoxo
Adriann & Sophia Giovanni (Palestis) says:
January 5, 2020
From both myself and my Mother Sophia may her Memory be Eternal !! Beautiful and loving Mother and Friend .. We met up just last October .. Mom and she talked after many years , she recalled my Thea Demetria , she was Gracious and Loving …