John Samuel Currie

John Samuel Currie, 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. He was born on February 28, 1952 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Patricia Currie, and in addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his brother George Currie. John was a steadfast and devoted believer in God. His faith was strong and he sought to know the Lord more each day. He grew especially fast and strong in his maturity when he became involved with Kairos prison ministry where he could share his love for God and others and the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. He was a man of courage and conviction, speaking honestly from the heart. He had a truly loving and generous nature as he interacted with others as well as with animals. John was a faithful and loving husband to Evi Kosenkranius Currie, son to Patricia Currie, brother to Joyce and George, and had numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was also a devoted “father” to his three cats Kaie, Niko and Samoa which he loved to play with and have sleep on his lap. He enjoyed being in nature, fishing, camping and gazing at campfires until late at night, taking care of his Koi-fish pond, watching movies, listening to Celtic music, working with metals and on house projects, and having long talks with people. He loved to gaze at the stars and moon, especially on the sea vessels he was stationed on. He was thoughtful, creative, thorough and very organized, a great quality he had as a welding inspector, working around the house and studying his Bible. He served two terms in the navy in his younger years from June 28-1971 to June 30-1975, and November 3-1983 to May 3-1989. He was assigned to work on the Marvin Shields, a frigate stationed out of San Diego, and on the USS Orion, a submarine tender which furnished maintenance and logistic support for attack nuclear submarines, stationed in Sardinia, Italy. His work thereafter was as a welding inspector for various construction and maintenance projects across the USA, mostly in the NE. After retiring in 2014 due to a disability, he directed his time and energy towards caring for his home, wife, cats, and towards Kairos prison ministry which he felt was his true calling from God. (Written by Bill Daube, Kairos Team member) John was a very faithful volunteer with the Kairos Prison Ministry. He shared the love of Jesus with the inmates at the State Correctional Institution in Fayette County since early 2018. John loved the men inside the prison and they loved him. John was an inspiration to the men inside the prison and to his fellow volunteers. His dedication and perseverance in spite of his infirmities demonstrated the love of Jesus to everyone. He was our friend and he will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Our hearts are saddened by the passing of our beloved brother John, but at the same time there is joy because Jesus surely said to John the same words that He said to the thief on the cross: “today you will be with me in paradise”. A memorial service followed by military honors will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2023, in Brush Creek Evangelical Lutheran Church, Irwin. A Luncheon will follow after the service in the church social hall. Arrangements are being handled by William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

John Samuel Currie

February 28, 1952 - June 6, 2023