Gary Michael Curtan Jr., age 50, resident of North Ridgville, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Gary grew up in the greater Cleveland area. He attended Normandy High School in Parma. Gary was an Area Coach for Eastlake Foods, and a General Manager throughout the food service industry.

Gary was known for his amazing artistics talents, he had a vivid imagination that was expressed in his artwork and writing and his love for elephants. He always enjoyed his sports, being a comedian, going to the zoo, traveling and most importantly being surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Christina Curtan (nee Fuerst), his children, Virginia Rose Curtan, Xandra Lily Curtan and Christian Thomas Curtan, his brother Bryan (Marie) Curtan, his father Gary Sr., and extended family and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother Cynthia Curtan (nee Krejci).

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Gary's name to the Cleveland Zoo.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Brooklyn Heights Community Center, 225 Tuxedo, Ave., Brooklyn Heights, OH starting at 2 P.M, donations and sympathy cards can be given to the family at this time.

"Friends First, Last and Always."

Cleveland Zoo Society
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