Michael Curkan, 95, of Branford passed away June 18, 2017 in The Connecticut Hospice, Branford surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Denise Charlier Curkan for 70 years. Michael was born in Ukraine Sept 9, 1921. Prior to coming to this country in 1956, he served as a PFC in the Ukrainian First Division during World War II. He worked as a technician for the Regional Water Authority for 30 years prior to his retirement in the 1980’s. Besides his wife, Michael is survived by his three loving daughters, Marie Flanagan (Michael) of Florida, Alix Elkin (Steve) of Guilford and Jackie Herbert (Michael) of Fairfield; and four devoted grandchildren, Michael and Charles Herbert, Carley and Casey Elkin.

Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Liturgy in St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 569 George St., New Haven Thursday morning at 10:30. There will be no calling hours. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 569 George St., New Haven, CT 06511.