Michel C. "Deanie" Curtin (Ondek)
March 22, 1947 ~ October 23, 2023
Michel C. Curtin, "Deanie", a beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on March 22, 1947, in Cherry Point, North Carolina, the daughter of Joseph P. Ondek, Sr. and Elizabeth (nee Mahan) Ondek, Michel was a kind-hearted woman who brought joy and love to all those around her.
Michel grew up in Rockville, Maryland and graduated from Peary High School in 1965. She began her career with C&P Telephone dedicatedly working through the "Ma Bell" breakup and the transition to Bell Atlantic and eventually Verizon. She excelled as an Engineering Assistant before retiring in 2001. Michel's commitment and expertise made her an invaluable asset to the company.
Outside of her professional life, Michel cherished spending quality time with her loved ones. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Gregory Curtin, Sr., and a loving mother to her children, Stephanie Curtin of Charles Town, West Virginia, Michele Andrews of Bethesda, Maryland, Christian Curtin of Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia and Gregory F. Curtin, Jr. of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, devoted sister to Joseph P. Ondek, Jr. of New Freedom, Pennsylvania, John Joseph Ondek, Sr. of Felton, Pennsylvania, and the late Mary Niggles and Minerva Sciannella. Michel is also survived by 12 grandchildren, one great grandson and many nieces and nephews, most of whom were victims of one of the practical jokes or pranks she was so fond of.
Michel's warm presence and unwavering support were a constant source of comfort to her family. The bond she shared with her family was filled with laughter, adventures, and endless love. She swooned for Tom Selleck, collecting many Selleck-related items. She loved bling, particularly anything adorned with an octopus. Michel's infectious laughter and vibrant spirit will forever be remembered by all those fortunate enough to have known her.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at Holy Savior Church, 1705 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 10:00 AM with the Pastor, The Very Rev. John Solomon presiding. A gathering will be held to celebrate Michel's life, where stories of her kindness and love will undoubtedly be shared, on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at The Shark on the Harbor, 12924 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Michel C. Curtin will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her warm smile, caring nature, and unwavering love will forever live on in the hearts of her family and friends. We find solace in knowing that Michel has found peace and is watching over us from above.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michel's memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or at StJude.org
Rest in eternal peace, dear Michel. We will forever treasure the memories we shared with you.
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Michel sat in front of me in Homeroom at Robert E. Peary High School from 10th grade through our senior year. One of the kindest, funniest, sweetest people I met in high school. We kept in touch through the years. She always helped with our class reunions, she was a beautiful person. Sad news indeed, we have lost another of the truly wonderful ones. But, as long as we keep her in our memory, she is never really gone. Condolences to Greg and the family……..