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UConn freshman found dead in dorm room
Kate Monohan
Issue date: 4/2/09 Section: News
A UConn freshman, remembered for his laid-back nature and love of paintball, died Saturday.
Joseph Curley, 18, a freshman, was found in his room Monday morning in Colt Residence Hall.
UConn police and fire department responded to the Towers dormitory at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30. Paramedics from Windham Hospital responded to the call, but Curley was not transported from his residence.
UConn police are ruling this an "untimely death" and there is "no suspicion of foul play," according to police spokesman Major Ronald Blicher. The investigation into the manner and circumstances of Curley's death is ongoing.
Curley was born in Edison, N.J. and attended High Technology High in Lincroft, N.J. In 2008, U.S. News and World Report ranked High Tech High School fourth on their list of America's Best High Schools. Curley posted this proudly on his Facebook's "About Me" section.
Curley was a 2nd-semester exploratory student. He enjoyed science fiction, paintball and video games, according to his mother, Karen Curley.
"Remember that it's always a blessing to have someone with you, and it's an unfortunate tragedy when they go," she said. "He was a good student, and he really enjoyed his college experience, it [UConn] was a good fit."
Curley wrote for his high school newspaper, played a year of football at nearby Colts Neck High School and was a strong science student, according to his mother.
At UConn, Curley participated in the UConn Boxing Club and Tae Kwon Do Club, she said.
He was also a member of St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church in Lincroft, N.J.
Joe enjoyed his philosophy courses and was considering becoming a psychology or philosophy major, according to his mother.
"I didn't really know him," said Colt Hall resident Sam Enderle, a 2nd-semester pre-pharmacy major. "He seemed like a good guy, he was pretty quiet and shy."
"He seemed like a pretty quiet, laid back kid," said Jonathan Bailey, a 4th-semester chemical engineering major and Colt Hall resident.
Curley's mother said she wanted to thank the students living in Colt who had been impacted by the confusion over news of his death.
"We want to thank them [the students] for being a part of Joe's life," she said. "We're so sorry that tragedy affected all of them."
Curley is survived by mother, Karen; father, Mark; brothers Brendan, 17, and Ryan, 10.
Karen works in development for Loréal, and Mark works in insurance.
Viewing hours will be on Friday, April 3, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Holmdel Funeral Home in Holmdel, N.J. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church in Lincroft, N.J., followed by entombment at St. Gabriel's Mausoleum in Marlboro, N.J.
Joseph Curley, 18, a freshman, was found in his room Monday morning in Colt Residence Hall.
UConn police and fire department responded to the Towers dormitory at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30. Paramedics from Windham Hospital responded to the call, but Curley was not transported from his residence.
UConn police are ruling this an "untimely death" and there is "no suspicion of foul play," according to police spokesman Major Ronald Blicher. The investigation into the manner and circumstances of Curley's death is ongoing.
Curley was born in Edison, N.J. and attended High Technology High in Lincroft, N.J. In 2008, U.S. News and World Report ranked High Tech High School fourth on their list of America's Best High Schools. Curley posted this proudly on his Facebook's "About Me" section.
Curley was a 2nd-semester exploratory student. He enjoyed science fiction, paintball and video games, according to his mother, Karen Curley.
"Remember that it's always a blessing to have someone with you, and it's an unfortunate tragedy when they go," she said. "He was a good student, and he really enjoyed his college experience, it [UConn] was a good fit."
Curley wrote for his high school newspaper, played a year of football at nearby Colts Neck High School and was a strong science student, according to his mother.
At UConn, Curley participated in the UConn Boxing Club and Tae Kwon Do Club, she said.
He was also a member of St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church in Lincroft, N.J.
Joe enjoyed his philosophy courses and was considering becoming a psychology or philosophy major, according to his mother.
"I didn't really know him," said Colt Hall resident Sam Enderle, a 2nd-semester pre-pharmacy major. "He seemed like a good guy, he was pretty quiet and shy."
"He seemed like a pretty quiet, laid back kid," said Jonathan Bailey, a 4th-semester chemical engineering major and Colt Hall resident.
Curley's mother said she wanted to thank the students living in Colt who had been impacted by the confusion over news of his death.
"We want to thank them [the students] for being a part of Joe's life," she said. "We're so sorry that tragedy affected all of them."
Curley is survived by mother, Karen; father, Mark; brothers Brendan, 17, and Ryan, 10.
Karen works in development for Loréal, and Mark works in insurance.
Viewing hours will be on Friday, April 3, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Holmdel Funeral Home in Holmdel, N.J. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church in Lincroft, N.J., followed by entombment at St. Gabriel's Mausoleum in Marlboro, N.J.
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Bob
posted 4/02/09 @ 9:05 PM EST
My prayers go out to Joseph's family. May he rest in peace.
Stephen T. Squires
posted 4/03/09 @ 5:03 AM EST
Nothing is more tragic than the death of the young...
the following is offered in tribute to a young student, taken from "To An Athlete Dying Young" by A. (Continued…)
Stan S.
posted 4/03/09 @ 10:28 AM EST
It is horrible that such an event has taken place, and is even more profound when someone dies amongst the student body. May Joe rest in peace and prayers for his family. (Continued…)
shanado Williams
posted 4/30/09 @ 12:26 AM EST
condolences to the family of Joe..Through troubled times, may we wish them well. The sting of Death will arise throughout ourlives, but one day we will all meet in heaven with smiles and joy. (Continued…)
testking SY0-201
posted 6/17/09 @ 1:20 AM EST
UConn police are ruling this an "untimely death" and there is "no suspicion of foul play," according to police spokesman Major Ronald Blicher.
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