Mr. David L. Curro

David L. Curro, 80, of Salem, South Carolina, passed away at home, Friday night, July 15, 2022. Born in Buffalo, New York and raised in Rochester, New York, David was the son of the late Dominic S. Curro and Elizabeth Andreassi Curro and brother to the late Dennis L. Curro and Richard L. Curro. David is survived by his children Shane T. Curro of Delray Beach, Florida and Nicole Schumann of Ohio. He leaves his college sweetheart and life partner Jeannie Westfall, along with her daughter Kirsten White (Brian), son, Harold Brindley IV (Cristina), and grandchildren J. Campbell Lee (Berti), Alexandra Lee, and Adam White. David was an athlete at West Irondequoit High School in Rochester, NY where he was a star football, baseball, and basketball player. He went on to earn a full college football scholarship at the University of Miami, and then University of Tampa, finishing his college football career at Murray State University, Kentucky where he earned both a B.S. and Master’s degree in Education. David had several careers in his lifetime. Upon graduation he became a high school history teacher and football coach in Eldorado, Illinois and Stockbridge, Georgia. Later, while living in Florida, he served as marketing and sales director for such corporations as the Hamptons of Boca Raton, Corn Construction Company of St. Lauderdale, the Estates of Silverlake, Boynton Beach, Kings Point of Delray Beach, and President of Hemisphere Realty and Development, Boca Raton. David and Jeannie retired to Keowee Key in 1995 and often said these were the happiest years of his life. He was a beloved regular at the Keowee Key fitness center where he played racquetball and tennis with great zeal and sportsmanship, winning many tournaments over twenty-five years. During that time, David taught homebound students part time and had the uncommon ability to connect with students. He also DJ’ed and sold ads for a local beach music radio station where he became known as Tigerman Dave. Each year he looked forward to hosting a large table of friends at the Keowee Key Kentucky Derby party. He loved the Godfather films, playing chess, and reading about the universe. As a man of great charisma, charm, and sincerity, people of all types gravitated to him. He was famous throughout the community as a devout Clemson fan, driving a tiger-clad van known as the “tigermobile”. Whenever he spotted a child with a Clemson shirt he would offer them one of his trademark two-dollar bills stamped with an orange tiger paw, then lift his sleeve to reveal the tiger paw tattoo on his bicep. With a raised eyebrow and a wide mischievous grin he would say, “say hello to my little friend.” David was a true original and those who met him never forgot him. A man of infinite kindness and positivity, he respected, loved, and accepted others as they were and never met a person he didn’t like. He brought out the best in everyone and his fun-loving nature brought a smile to the faces of all those around him, especially when he called you, "Dude!". David used to say, “Life is solving problems and having fun.” And boy, was he fun. Rest in peace sweet David. You will be missed by all who loved you.

Mr. David L. Curro

May 15, 1942 - July 15, 2022