William Dennis "Bill" Curtin

William Dennis “Bill” Curtin

November 27, 1938–August 30, 2026

William D. “Bill” Curtin, of Fort Myers, Florida, has passed away. Born in Lowell, MA just after Thanksgiving of 1938 to Lucille (Trombly) Curtin and William “Skud” Curtin, Bill was a proud son of Naugatuck, CT. Bill was the oldest of five children, and loved reminding everyone of it.

A talented swimmer, Bill spent four years on the swim team at the University of Connecticut (Go Huskies!), and was a committed brother of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. After college, he was commissioned to the Navy, and retired as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. After his service, Bill worked for many years in regulatory affairs for the medical technology and pharmaceuticals industry.

Bill found love again later in life, and spent a wonderful retirement with his wife, Michelle.

Bill is preceded in death by his loving parents, Lucille and Skud, and brother, Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Michelle, brother Dennis (Judith) Curtin, sisters Mary Jane (Todd) May and Kathleen Anderson, daughters Martha Curtin and Sarah Morse, and grandchildren Johanna, Kathleen, and Lauren Morse, and Aidan and Fiona Barrett. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Michelle Stewart and Joshua Motta, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Bill will be remembered by his family and friends for his skills on the golf course and as a raconteur, a trait he inherited from his own father. His family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the nursing staff of Shell Point Retirement Community, especially Rita Maraj, who provided care and comfort to Bill and his children even on their toughest days.

Finally, Bill was a gifted pianist, and loved to share his passion for music with all those who would listen. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Bill’s name to Friends of South Florida Music, who provide music and arts education to underserved communities in Bill’s adoptive home of South Florida.