Phyllis Schuman Curran, 86, of Pittsfield, MA died on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at her home.
Phyllis was born in Fall River, MA on January 25, 1937, a daughter of Charles and Esther (Kavolsky) Schuman. She graduated from Fall River High School and attended Simmons College. Phyllis received her bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis and her master's degree from American International College.
Phyllis was an exquisite wife, mother, and grandmother. She filled a room with great conversation and optimism. Her health presented many challenges which she managed gracefully.
Phyllis was a well respected teacher in the Pittsfield Public Schools Adult Learning Center and then the Teen Parent Program until her retirement. She was a member of Congregation Knesset Israel and enjoyed swimming, reading, mahjong and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Joel D. Curran whom she married on August 29, 1957 and two daughters- Deborah (Daniel) Fradkin of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Judith (Brian) O'Keefe of Natick, MA and one son- Mark (Brenda) Curran of Needham, MA. She leaves seven grandchildren including Alexandra (Sunil Konaiyagarri) Fradkin, Jamie Fradkin, Haley Fradkin, Maxwell Curran, Spencer Curran, Thomas O'Keefe and Jason O'Keefe and one great granddaughter- Alia Konaiyagarri.
FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Phyllis Curran will be Sunday March 19, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Congregation Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Rd. Pittsfield, MA with Rabbi David Weiner officiating. Burial will follow in Knesset Israel Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Congregation Knesset Israel Endowment or HospiceCare in the Berkshires in care of FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St. Pittsfield, MA 01201. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.