Patrick Neil Curl

Patrick (Neil) Curl, 72, of Louisville, KY died on January 18th, 2025 at his home while surrounded by family. He was born on January 11, 1953 to the late William and Alberta (Flaherty) Curl. A graduate of Bishop David High School, Neil was a notoriously hard worker and took pride in providing for his family. As a young father, he worked days while attending school at night. A former employee of Lantech, Inc. and Mini Mix Concrete Co., he was a talented carpenter and enjoyed working with his hands. Neil was known for his never-ending list of projects at home and the lake and quietly gave of his time and talents to help others. He had a dry sense of humor, quick wit and although he was a man of few words, he’d surprise you with the perfect one-liner to make you laugh. He loved to hunt and fish, especially with his neighbor at Rough River. The memories he made at the lake with his beloved granddaughters were among his favorites. Neil was the middle child of 13 brothers and sisters, but always swore he must have been adopted. Neil had a special connection with his father and losing him at only 10 years old had a lasting effect on his life. That experience was the foundation for his motivation to be such a devoted and involved father to his own children, Troy and Justin. Neil found great joy in watching his sons play sports and spent countless hours coaching and attending baseball and basketball games at St. Helen’s, DeSales and Beechmont Youth. His love for baseball and his sons showed through his contributions to Beechmont serving as an executive board member, maintaining the ballpark and coaching Justin’s 13-year-old team to the Babe Ruth World Series. Opposites may attract, but no one can deny that Neil met his perfect match in the neighborhood just one street over. Neil and his wife Paula had the unique distinction of being grade school sweethearts. They were married on May 20th, 1977, and enjoyed 47 years of marriage which largely consisted of Paula doing the talking and Neil remaining happily well fed. Affectionally known as Pops, Neil found immense pleasure in his retirement with Paula by his side as they spent as much time as possible with their twin granddaughters, Jocelyn and Jordyn. He was preceded in death by his parents: Alberta Theresa and William Randolph Curl, Sr.; siblings: Linda Wheeler, Elizabeth “Betty” Woosley, Mary “Bitsy” Woolems, William “Bill” Curl, Jr., Joseph “Dickey” Curl and Karen Curl. Neil is survived by his loving wife, Paula (Gaus) Curl; his children: Troy and Justin (Jamie); granddaughters Jocelyn and Jordyn; brothers: Roger Curl (Venice) and Rodney Curl (Pam); sisters: Dorothy Fitzpatrick (Fitz), Pam Stevenson (Kim), Kathy Phillips (Jay), and Annette Drury (Kenny) and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. His funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 6901 Dixie Highway, with burial at St. Andrew Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to The Glioblastoma Research Organization or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Patrick Neil Curl

January 11, 1953 - January 18, 2025