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Paul Curtin

April 11, 1954 - December 4, 2020

The administrator of this page is Lucy Gardner

During his 17 years at the Prospect Park Tennis Center, Paul made an indelible impression on everyone who knew him, especially on the thousands of kids and adults that benefited from his tireless dedication to them and to the game of tennis. He treated the kids in the Junior Development Program as if they were his own, and he radiated sensitivity and kindness. He is survived by sisters Jane, Gail, Joy and girlfriend Mary. Prospect Park Alliance welcomes donations in honor of Paul Curtin and in recognition of his long contribution to developing youth tennis. 100% of all contributions will be put towards a scholarship fund that will provide subsidized access to youth programs for kids who would otherwise be unable to participate: https://donate.prospectpark.org/PaulCurtin

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Michael Peterson 2020-12-12 17:12:37 wrote:

In 2004 I was at another of my daughter's soccer practices on the Parade Grounds. I realized I was burning out on travel team commitments and needed to do something for myself. I looked up and saw the tennis bubble and immediately walked over and signed up for group lessons. That is where and when I met Paul. Quickly struck by what a warm, kind person he was. Always had a little smile on his face. And filled with great tennis knowledge. Sometimes I was frustrated by how verbal he was! I wanted to do, not listen but he started me on my path to a life long love of the game. I will always hear his voice: "split step Michael, split step!".

Michael Peterson 2020-12-12 17:12:37 wrote: In 2004 I was at another of my daughter's soccer practices on the Parade Grounds. I realized I was burning out on travel team commitments and needed to do something for myself. I looked up and saw the tennis bubble and immediately walked over and signed up for group lessons. That is where and when I met Paul. Quickly struck by what a warm, kind person he was. Always had a little smile on his face. And filled with great tennis knowledge. Sometimes I was frustrated by how verbal he was! I wanted to do, not listen but he started me on my path to a life long love of the game. I will always hear his voice: "split step Michael, split step!".

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