Curry, Kevin Michael ROTTERDAM Kevin Michael Curry, 54, entered Heaven on Thursday, January 27, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with bladder cancer for which he passionately sought a cure. He left peacefully, surrounded by family, in the arms of his loving wife, Karen Stachewicz Curry in their home. Kevin was a graduate of Albany High School and held certificates for his business. He was a self-employed certified home inspector, kitchen cabinet designer and installer. Kevin was a perfectionist and very dedicated to his work. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church and the Albany Elks. Kevin had a passion for the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He took pleasure in the simple things in life. Kevin was the kind of man who made everyone around him feel loved, appreciated and accepted. His love of learning helped make Kevin an eloquent conversationalist. Kevin also had an extremely adventurous spirit - he left no stone unturned. In every person he met, and in every heart he touched, he left a piece of himself. He loved hiking, coin collecting and scouting for arrowheads and artifacts. His biggest passion, which he shared with his family, was his love of Cape Cod. Most of his childhood was spent in his favorite spot, Buttermilk Bay. He is survived by his best friend and soul mate, his wife, Karen Stachewicz Curry; his beloved children, Michael (Jessica) Curry, Joseph Curry, Cassandra Curry, Meghan Alexander and Lauren (Zachary Zeh) Alexander; his mother "mommy", Constance Curry; his brothers, William (Susan) Curry and Hayden (Christina) Curry; a sister, Dorothy (Thomas) Sheller; loving in-laws and devout caregivers, Benjamin and Helene Stachewicz; beloved sisters-in-law, Darlene (Kevin) Stott and Rachel (Angel) Rodriguez. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Chandra Veino, William Curry, David Andrews, Benjamin Andrews, Annie Rodriguez and Alex Rodriguez. He is also survived by very good and supportive friends, Bill and Deanna Hopper and his beloved dog, Pepper Ann. Kevin was predeceased by his father, William H. Curry and is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Kevin and Karen would like to give special thanks to Kevin's Hospice nurse, Nori Giacchetta for her devoted support and kindness during his illness. Kevin also had a special place in his heart for Dr. Zachary Passaretti, who believed in him. Kevin and Karen would also like to thank from the bottom of their hearts, their other family at Cap Com Federal Credit Union, especially Paula Stopera, whom Kevin held a special place in his heart for. Calling hours will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, February 4 at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc., 1605 Helderberg Avenue, Schenectady. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to gather at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Princetown Road, Rotterdam for a Mass of Christian Burial. Cremation interment will be at the convenience of the family. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial donations in his name be made to Cap Com Cares Foundation, 18 Computer Drive East, Albany, NY 12205.