Ann Shirley Curro

Mar 23, 1945 -

Feb 17, 2026

We are sad to announce the passing of our mother and Nonni, Ann Shirley Curro, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family at Providence Hospital when she passed.

Ann was born to Ralphlina and Mello Testa in Utica, N.Y., where she lived until she was 19 years old.

In 1964, Ann married James Curro of Rome, N.Y. They had four biological children, one adopted child and many foster children over the years.

Ann was very active in the community as a Girl Scout Leader, softball coach, Denali Youth Academy, bowling league and many other activities.

Ann was very dedicated to her Catholic faith. She was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, where she served on the Parish Council, was director of the children's Christmas pageant, Eucharistic Minister, CCD teacher and Catholic Daughters, where she was the Legislative Chairperson for over 20 years.

She also was the coordinator for the 5 p.m. Mass, Blessed Mother, pancake breakfast, prayer chain and pinochle club.

Ann and her husband Jim were the State Prolife Couple for the Knights of Columbus championing the for the unborn.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Tomasina Storace; husband, James J. Curro; son, James J. Curro Jr.; and son, Anthony Curro. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (William) Van Couwenberghe; son, James A. (Sheri) Curro; daughter, Kristie Curro; grandchildren, Suzann and James Curro; grandchildren, Annalena (Andre) Ortega, Anthony and Annemarie Van Couwenberghe; and special friends, Cindie Mullis and Laura Jackson.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Benedict Catholic Church on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at 11 a.m., with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers, Ann requested donations to the Community Pregnancy Center.