Lowell Francis Curran, Jr., passed away on July 1, 2018 in his Princeton home of 45 years. He went peacefully on Sunday morning 2 days after his 88th birthday, surrounded by the love and support of his family throughout his final days.

He was born June 29, 1930 in New York City to the late Lowell Francis and Emily Lowry Curran and lived his formative years in Jersey City, NJ. He was a proud graduate of St. Benedicts Preparatory School, The College of The Holy Cross, and Columbia Law School.

He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, serving as a navigator on numerous vessels during the Korean War. He had a private law practice in Princeton for more than 50 years, was the president of the NJ Association of Trial Lawyers, and served as Public Defender in Princeton. A lover of history and law, he was known for his ability to engage and speak at length on a wide range of subjects. A devout Catholic and product of a Jesuit education, he was a weekly presence at St. Paul Church for more than 50 years. He also raised a mixed religion family at home and regularly led the family Passover Seder.

He loved skiing and was a regular sight running and later walking his route through the neighborhood every morning. Due to his extremely rare blood type, AB negative, he was a committed, consistent blood donor. Frank was a scout, announcer, and honorary coach for the Princeton High School wrestling team.

A devoted husband and father, nothing made him prouder than the lives and accomplishments of his three boys and their loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara; son and daughter-in-law James and Kristine Perle; son and daughter-in-law Rob Perle and Anjali Shah, three grandchildren Jaya, Dhiren, and Nirvan; and son Matthew Curran.

A memorial mass will be held on Friday, July 6, at 10:45AM at St. Paul Church, 214 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ followed by a burial at the church cemetery

Donations in his honor may be made to The College of the Holy Cross. Attn: Office of Advancement, "In Memory of, Lowell F Curran Jr. '52." 1 College St., Wooster, MA, 01610 (508-793-2423).