Birth date: Oct 29, 1964 Death date: Jul 7, 2019
Michele Ann Curreri passed peacefully away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 after a short but fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on October 29, 1964, Michele arrived in this world early perhaps knowing there would be a lot to do an Read Obituary
I knew Michele many years ago in DC and had lost touch after I moved. I was trying to find her online and hoping to reconnect and was just so sad to find her obituary. Michele was a very kind and generous person with a great smile and laugh who would always try and make you feel better. My condolences to her family who I know she loved very much.
I am just now finding out that my first roommate in DC passed away 6 years ago. We lost touch and it’s hard to find women who remarried and names changed. So, this breaks my heart. I was a bridesmaid in her first wedding and she in mine. Both did not work out and we moved on with our busy lives. I last saw her on a visit to DC in 2002. I last talked to her in 2005 when she had gotten remarried. But then life charged on. I am heartbroken not to have found this sooner but some people have a larger social media footprint than others, so it proved difficult and I did not remember or write down her new last name. Michele was my friend and a great roommate. I got to know her family and friends and loved visiting with them at the beach. Where, as she knows I gained a love for French fries with malt vinegar! It appears that her husband, sister and parents are still alive. I’m thinking about you all and wish I had known of her passing. Love, Jane Long Weatherred
Michelle called me when she was first diagnosed - with a very positive attitude of overcoming her diagnosis. We were looking forward to completing a project on Green And Healthy Schools. Sadly, I have to finish the project alone - but I hope we can dedicate it to her honor, devotion and hard work to providing optimal learning places for children and staff. She is missed. From: Lorna Rosenberg - EPA
I was immensely saddened to hear the news today here across the ocean in England. Michele and I worked closely on the early Green Lights and Energy Star programs. Michele was my client and although the project was extremely ambitious and potentially very stressful, she never dumped stress on me. Instead she was always upbeat and had a wry humor and caring attitude that made everything fun even as we worked incredibly hard and poured our best efforts into a world-changing program. It’s a testament to what a great person she was that although I haven’t seen her in nearly 20 years I sit here with tears on my cheeks that she is no longer here. And with a new resolve to try to be a little more like her. My deepest condolences to her family and all those who loved her.
I was shocked to hear of Michele’s passing. I worked with Michele for 20+ years at EPA. She was a dedicated, intense peer and I got to work with her in many projects. She was always interested in my and my family’s welfare and, while working on her computer, or talking projects, we talked about anything and everything. She accomplished a lot of good work in her career, a great loss. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
I'm so sorry to learn this news. During my time at EPA, Michele was an unwaveringly cheery face in the hallway; always willing to say hello, to ask how things were going, and to laugh at or with the answer.
My deepest condolences to Michele's family and friends. Peace be with you, Michele.
Every time that I go through airport security I think of Michele. Why? Because one of my favorite conversations with Michele was about security socks. She was mortified to learn that I would walk through airport security without socks after they forced me to remove my shoes. Over the course of the next 15 minutes we laughed until we cried as Michele explained how she is always ready with her "security socks." She could slip them on before TSA and slide them right back into her purse after surviving security.
I will remember Michele as funny and passionate. I know she loved her family, adored her friends, committed to her work and was a huge fan of cleanliness. She was a joy to work with and I'm very happy to have had the opportunity to know her for two years during my fellowship with EPA.
To Michele's friends and families, I am sorry for your loss. May your memories of Michele offer you comfort during this difficult time. The next time you're at the airport, I hope you have TSA pre-check so you can keep your shoes on. But, more importantly, I hope you think of security socks and smile.
All my Love,
Rachel Cumberbatch
EPA Fellow
Michele touched the lives of countless people and I was so fortunate to have been one of them. She not only touched lives - she changed lives through her undying efforts to create healthy schools with her Tools for Schools and other IAQ programs. I am thankful for the day when her warm, winning smile caught my attention at an EPA Energy Star/Indoor Air Quality/School Building Day event in Ft. Collins. That meeting led to an incredible 20 years of working together, laughing together and developing a friendship I treasured. With Michele’s help, we received an EPA grant establishing one of my favorite programs -SchoolsNext.
Words cannot express the deep sadness I feel knowing that I can’t pick up the phone to chat with her or hug her again. Thank you for being you, Michele - you will be greatly missed
I had the honor of know Michele for more than 25 years. Dressed in bright and beautiful clothes always so classically coordinated with colorful shoes and a handbag, Michelle left quite a beautiful impression. Her spirit was fueled with generosity and and positivitiy. I cannot recall a time when she was without her magnificent smile.
One of my most fondest memories dates back to the early 2000's when Tools for Schools was in full swing. A gathering of more than 200 people attended an EPA TfS celebration and launch conference. Michele discovered the day of the celebration landed on my son's 7th birthday. She secretly made arrangements to throw him a surprise birthday party with cake, candles, and balloons and asked that the attendees sing "Happy Birthday." This is a typical Michelle generosity thing.
Michele had made a long and favorable impression in my family's lives and she has left her spirit and imprint with all who she has encountered.
Michele, I will miss you. The Association for learning Environments will miss you. Thank you for a beautiful example of living as a servant leader!
Julie Williams
I will always remember Michele from our days together at EPA. I personally witnessed how she made a huge difference in countless people's lives through her persistent efforts on the Tools for Schools program, and she helped us with the Indoor airPLUS program in numerous ways behind the scenes. Mostly I remember how much she cared about individuals, including me. She looked after me like my mom or my wife would have if they could have followed me to work. I still chuckle to myself when I remember her asking me, "Eric, did you get your ticket and hotel reservations yet?" (for my next business trip.) One time I thanked her and I said something like "You don't have to worry, Michele," and she said something like "Yes I do, Eric. I'm your work spouse! You're doing important work, and I want to make sure you have everything you need to succeed!" Then and there I knew that Michele was more than a colleague with a big smile. She cared deeply about our mission and about each of us individually, like a mother loves her children. I am a better person and a better public servant because I knew Michele. Thanks for blessing our lives, Michele! We love you.
