Christopher F. Curcio

passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014 at his residence in Kingston, Washington. He was born on March 1, 1954 in Frankfurt, Germany. He was 60 years of age.Christopher was a loving husband and father, the rock, the constant of his family. He was strong willed and unconditionally supportive. He loved his family and never waivered.He strived for perfection in all he did and continued to learn and grow throughout his life. He loved the sea. He grew his career working on merchant marine vessels, cruise ships and the Washington State Ferries. He was an expert carpenter and landscaper, always adding the extra step to make his work that much stronger or more beautiful. Chris took pride in his family and work, a trait he instilled in his children to carry forward and continue to pass on for their children. This is how his legacy will continue.He is survived by his wife Teresa Curcio of Kingston, WA, children; Alexis of Kingston, Brandon of Kentucky, Jessica of Seattle, WA, Justin of Port Orchard, WA, his parents; Christopher Curcio of South Carolina and his siblings Mark and Adele of Chicago, Illinois. There are two grandchildren, Olivia and Max. He was preceded in death by his mother Mariann Verde Curcio.A poem from Christopher Curcio..."A limb has fallen from the family tree.I keep hearing a voice that says, "grieve not for me.Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.The good life I lived while I was strong.Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.Continue traditions, no matter how small.Go on with your life, don't worry about fallsI miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin."Memorial contributions can be made to: PAWS of Bainbridge Island. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service on Friday, April 25, 2014 at​ 2:00 PM at St. Cecilia Catholic Church on Bainbridge Island, WA. A reception will follow. Please sign the online Guest Book for the family.