Paul Talcott Currier
Oct. 5, 1952-Nov. 5, 2012
San Francisco, California
Submitted by Virginia Martinez

Paul Currier, 60, was raised in the Palo Alto area, born at Stanford Hospital Oct. 5, 1952.

Graduated from Paly in 1970. Attended UCSB studying in Art, graduated from UCB in Political Science, with an internship in Ron Dellum's office. He was active in many elections and ran for Mayor in San Francisco last year.

Worked as a private entrepreneur forming many companies over the years. Was instrumental in early wireless systems in San Francisco and the Philippines. Lived one year in Japan as a child. Lived and worked in Prague for a few years working for Radio Free Liberty. In recent years was an advocate for homeless and seniors in San Francisco.

Started the Seven Seas chapter of AA in San Francisco. Was also active in the Occupy Movement. Survived by his mother, Helen Currier; sister, Virginia; brother, Gordon; daughter Liberty; sons, Jeremiah and Iliajah; and five grandchildren.

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