Robert Walter Curran was a lifelong resident of original Northwood. "Bobby" as he was known to his close knit Irish Catholic family of which he was much loved and very proud. He was a devoted husband to Janice Vetter whom he married in 1987. They lived together in his childhood home until his passing. He attended Loyola High School and Mt. Saint Mary's College. 

Bobby grew up in a prominent political family beginning with his father J Joseph Curran in 1953 when he was elected to the Baltimore City Council. His brother J. Joseph Curran served as the Attorney General of Maryland and brother Mike as a City Councilman. Bobby continued the legacy when he was elected to the City Council in 1995 and serving as a member until 2016. 

Bobby had a great sense of humor, personable and easily accessible to his constituents and thoroughly enjoyed his time spent making Baltimore a better community for others. In addition he was a dedicated fan to the Orioles, Colts, and the Ravens.

 He was the youngest son of Joe and Catherine Curran, sibling to Martin and Margaret, and Uncle to Ginny now deceased. Survived by his wife Janice, brother J. Joseph Jr. and Nieces and Nephews Mike Jr., Michelle, Mary Carole, Alice, Katie, and Max. 

Friends and family are welcome to the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home (Beltway exit 26) on Friday, November 6 from 10-12 PM with a memorial service to follow at 12 PM.

In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting donations to the School Sisters of Notre Dame Atlantic-Midwest Province or the American Diabetes Association.