Paul V. Curtis, 51, of Union Beach, passed away on, Sunday, July 13th, at home. He was born in Bayonne, lived in Portland, Oregon, prior to moving to Union Beach 12 years ago. Paul worked for Gale Hardware Store, enjoyed camping and loved being a Marine. Paul was pre-deceased by his brothers Brian and Kenneth Curtis. Surviving are his parents Christopher Curtis of Union Beach and Virginia and Joseph Dominic of Galloway; 2 brothers and sister in-law Christopher Curtis Jr. of Union Beach and Arthur and Virginia Curtis of Middletown; 2 sisters and brother in-law Theresa and Brian Ashmore of Matawan and Catherine Curtis of Maine; 2 nieces Sarah and Samantha Curtis; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will be accepting friends on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Jacqueline M. Ryan Home for Funerals 233 Carr Ave. Keansburg. On Thursday there will be a 10:15AM Mass at St. Ann’s Church, Keansburg. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to www. woundedwarriorproject.org or call 212.629.8881. Letters of condolences can be sent to www.jacquelinemryanfh.com