Brother Aidan Curtin, S.C., a member of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, for 63 years, died at Ozanam Hall Nursing Home, Bayside, Oct. 30. He was 82.
Born as William Michael Curtain in the Bronx, he entered the community in Metuchen, N.J., in September, 1949. He pronounced his final vows on Aug. 15, 1960.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in secondary education and English from Spring Hill College, Mobile, Ala., and a master’s in educational counseling from Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J. He also earned New York State teaching certification in English, Spanish and guidance.
In his 42-year teaching career, Brother Aidan served in St. Philip Neri Elementary School, the Bronx; Msgr. McClancy Memorial H.S., East Elmhurst; St. Joseph H.S., Metuchen; Bishop Reilly H.S., Fresh Meadows; and St. Luke Elementary School, Bronx. During his tenure at Msgr. McClancy, he was instrumental in the success of the track program, and after retiring from the classroom in 1999, he remained active in several support roles at the school.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, East Elmhurst. Burial followed in the Brothers’ Cemetery, Metuchen.
Brother Aidan was one of my instructors at St. Joseph’s in 1961 when I started in the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. I left after one year; but, I will always remember him for his guidance and instruction. He was also a very good basketball player. I am sorry to hear about his passing. RIP Brother Aidan.