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Charles Richard Kurtz
1936 - 2022
Charles Richard Kurtz
1936 - 2022
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BORN
1936
DIED
2022
Charles Kurtz Obituary
Charles “Charlie” R. Kurtz, 85, of Winter Garden, FL passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 24, 2022 surrounded by family and friends.
Charlie was born on September 17, 1936 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to Charles G. and Marie Kurtz.
After serving in the United States Army, he was co-owner of George Senn Plumbing Company in Egg Harbor, New Jersey. He was also a member of the Egg Harbor Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as treasurer. He resided in New Jersey until retirement.
After relocating to Central Florida, he started two businesses and enjoyed many years as a Walt Disney World Cast Member. Along with his wife and son, they enjoyed working in Merchandising at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. They made many great friends along the way.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roy Kurtz and son Christopher Kurtz. He is survived by his wife, Sandra “Sandy” Kurtz, daughter Valorie Kurtz and three grandchildren Lexington, Emma, and Dietrich Wochner.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials in Charlie's name to the Wounded Warrior Project, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Mary ann Cerone
May 1, 2022
Anthony and Mary ann send very sincere sympathy to you Sandy and you Valorie and your family at this sad time. May the many years of memories comfort you and keep your husband and father alive in your hearts.
louella palermo
May 1, 2022
Good times at the general store at Old Key West, always remember Christopher loving stocking and how wonderful both Charlie and Sandy took such great care of him. I know Charlie is together with Christopher in a much better place. My condolences to Sandy and Valerie.
Rachel
May 1, 2022
Sorry for your loss. He was always welcoming with a smile and will also miss his humour. Rachel Booker and family
Bill "Skeet" Giambatista
April 29, 2022
Charlie,
Most of your friends are mentioning the good times you had in Florida, but my memories go back much farther. Back to 1944 when we began playing little league baseball for the Rinkydinks and the Stinkywinks. And later when we made money by picking blueberries at Mick’s farm for 6 cents a pint. A couple of more years and we discovered that girls were more than objects to be teased and attach spiders to. At the same time, off to high school followed by minimum wage (75 cents/hour) jobs in local clothing factories. Then, during the time of the Korean War, two years in the Army. In 1959, you and Sandy were married and later had two children, Chris and Valorie. In the 1970s, we took trips all over the States to watch the Phillies play. Then you retired from managing the Senn Plumbing & Heating Company and moved to Florida. Wife Gini and I would visit each spring and we’d all drive to Clearwater to watch the Phillies play a couple of spring training games.
I’ll let your Florida friends and co-workers at Disney take it from there, but you can be sure that as long as I’m still around I’ll think often about you and the times we had in the “good ole days”.
Miss you already, Skeet (and wife Gini, of course)
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Marie Johns
April 29, 2022
My condolences, sandy
Tina Welch
April 28, 2022
When I moved to Florida 36 yrs ago, the 1st neighbors I met were Charlie and Sandy. Vista was just starting to develope, and we were welcomed with open arms. We all became friends, and am blessed to have stayed friends all these yrs. Thank you Charlie for all the great memories.
Kelly Barragan
April 27, 2022
My condolences to the family. Valorie, I’m sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May he Rest In Peace.
Rosemarie Walters
April 27, 2022
So sorry to hear this always a smile on his face
Many happy memories. Love Dan and Rosemarie
Lucy Murgalo
April 27, 2022
Charlie, my good friend, you will be so missed. Your wit and wisdom has been enjoyment and comfort over the years! I hope heaven has the best apple pie ever! Zazu says "Charlie, read the paper!" Love you, and will always be here for your family.❤
Debra Drury
April 26, 2022
Sandy and Valorie, my deepest sympathy to you both. So sorry to hear about Charlie's passing away. I hope in the coming days you can both settle into a new normal and draw strength from each other. Such a significant passage of time and one that touches us all. Prayers to Charlie on his new journey. ~ Deb
Michelle Bryson
April 26, 2022
Michelle Bryson
April 26, 2022
Michelle Bryson
April 26, 2022
It was a blessing to have met & spend time with Charlie in the happiest place on earth. He was always full of laughs & jokes. He will be greatly missed.
Maureen Anderson
April 26, 2022
Dear Sandy & family, I’am so sad to see Charlie has passed away. He was a great guy & very funny. He Will be missed. A very sad time. Love you Pete & Maureen Anderson
Don VanDenHeuvel
April 26, 2022
A wonderful man. Our family coworker at Old Key West. Our deepest condolences Sandy and family. Rest In Peace Charlie.
See you again someday.
Don and Cindy Van Den Heuvel
Mary Lou Senn
April 26, 2022
Sandy, Valorie, Lex, Emma, and Dietrich. So sorry to hear about Charlie. You were all so blessed to have him in your life. He was a sweet heart for sure. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Lou
Kathy Hatin
April 26, 2022
Condolences to Sandy and family, I will truly miss my new friend. Until we meet again Charlie, I will see you on the flipside and we will laugh again love you buddy ❤
Kari Schwendenman
April 26, 2022
Well Chuck, what can I say. I will miss our chats and banter, your laugh, our barber shop days..... You have left a big hole in that house but me and the boys will love on Mimi, Valorie and Emma. Thank you for letting me be part of your "family". Love you Chuck!
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