Robert W. Curran: key obituary facts
Is Robert W. Curran dead? Yes. Robert W. Curran died on October 30, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Robert W. Curran's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Robert W. Curran known for?
He was an American politician.
More about Robert W. Curran
Born: 17 July 1950.
Place of birth: Baltimore.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Baltimore City Community College, Mount St. Mary's University.
Robert W.
Curran, an American politician and member of the Baltimore City Council, died October 30, 2026, aged 76. He represented the council’s Third District from 1995 to 2016.
Born in Baltimore on July 17, 1950, Curran was part of a prominent Maryland political family. His father, J. Joseph Curran Sr., served on the Baltimore City Council from 1953 to 1977. His brother J. Joseph Curran Jr. was Maryland attorney general, and another brother, Mike Curran, was a city councilman. Curran was also the uncle of Katie O’Malley, wife of former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley. He graduated from Loyola High School in 1968 and attended Mount Saint Mary’s College and the Community College of Baltimore. During his two decades on the council, Curran served as vice chairman and chaired the Executive Appointments Committee. He was vice chairman of the Judiciary and Legislative Investigations Committee and served on the Budget and Appropriations Committee, where he chaired its Labor Subcommittee. His public service in Baltimore’s municipal government spanned more than 20 years, including leadership and committee assignments focused on council appointments, legislation and investigations, and budget matters.