Richard "Richie" Curry

"In Loving Memory"

Richard "Richie" Curry

March 24, 1968 - November, 8 2001

Richie

Richard D. "Trout" Curry, 33, passed away Thursday, November 8 2001 at his home in Merrit Island of heart disease.
Born March 24, 1968 in Key West, he moved to Brevard County in 1981. Known as the 'gentle giant' to his family and many friends, "Trout" will be remembered for always being there for his friends, his interest in computers and his love of his chosen trade, auto repair. He was employed by Cool Breeze Auto A/C in Cocoa, at the time of his death.
"Trout" is survived by his devoted mother, Diane Arevalo, or Merritt Island, his father, Charles Richard Curry, of Spring Hill; his brother, Todd Curry of Cocoa; his grandmother, Mandi Arevalo of Key West; his uncle and aunt, Franklin and Pam Curry; and uncle, Tony Arevalo. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Phillip "Ling" Arevalo, in 1996.
A gathering of friends will take place on Saturday, November 17, at dusk, at McFarland Park, River Road, Cocoa, where his cremated remains will be scattered. "Trout" will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched. His family invites all who knew him to please join them at Saturdays gathering.
Arrangements are entrusted to East Coast Cremation of Rockledge.

One Day Closer

I wake with each morning,
A “good morning to you”,
Say a prayer for my loved one,
And my broken heart too.

I Stumble into the shower
Let the tears go down the drain,
Somehow I feel safe here,
But I still know the pain.

I kiss your sweet portrait,
Sitting there by the phone,
But your call never comes,
“Do I smell your cologne?”

I do the week’s food shopping,
“Oh you would like this!”
And I place it back gently,
And continue on with my list.

Mrs. Jones sees me coming,
She says I look well,
I said thank you and thought
“But I’m still in my hell!”

Your brother, he sure misses you
You’re always on his mind,
Each passing day, he gently smiles
“We’ll reunite Richie, and each other, we shall find.”

The ride home should relax me,
Then here comes a tune
Of many that reminds me of you,
Like a sunny day in June

I struggle with the bags,
Wish I had your strong arms,
Not just for the packages,
But to keep each other warm.

I try to cook dinner,
Read the mail, do some chores,
Plant flowers in the garden,
“I can’t do this anymore!”

My son won’t be getting married,
Have children, grow old,
He won’t have any new stories
That need to be told.

People look at us and think
We are done with our grief,
After all its been “this long”,
By now, there’s a relief?

The only relief that I know,
And I swear this is true,
With each day that goes by,
I’m closer to being with you!

“HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU….. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN”.

LOVE, MOMMY

IN LOVING MEMORY OF RICHIE
Mar. 24, 1968—November 8, 2001

To Trout With Love

    However you knew him, as “Richard”, as “Richie”, as “Trout”—He was one of a kind. He was our friend, our teacher, our brother, our protector.
   To the “girls” he was the “Giant Teddy Bear of Life” who loved a good back scratch and loved dancing. He had a heart of gold, always there to help anyone who needed his assistance or expertise. He had an incredible love of life-always smiling with his huge, contagious smile and a hearty laugh to go along with it. He made life fun for himself and for everyone around him.
   “Trout, you will always remain in our hearts and our thoughts, knowing that one day we’ll meet again, helps to ease the sorrow a little for the moment.” We know you wouldn’t want us to mourn, that you’d want us to carry on with our lives as usual; You’d want us to toast in remembrance instead of shedding tears.
   So tolerate our tears today, but please know, that as your famous words, “Who’s your daddy?” echo from the past, your smile will always accompany our many memories of you. You will forever have a special place in all of the hearts that you have touched in your lifetime! You will be missed!!!

WE LOVE YOU!!!!
(Written by Cheryl and Ty in behalf of his friends)

Tribute To Richie

The news it came and broke my heart
My friend my brother he did depart
The gentle giant the kindest man
I did not think there was an end
I sat and cried I felt so cheated
By the little time much more I needed
I feel so sad for you and me
Your life so short mine more empty
I hope the pain in my heart
Will be subdued by the love you wrought
I miss you much and cannot sleep
But I'm sure some day again we'll meet
We'll play in the heavens and wait for others
I'll see you someday my loving brother

Written by Donnie Pharr

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