John Kugler

John Kugler of Burlington City passed away Tuesday November 25, 2025 at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ at the age of 72. Born in Philadelphia, John was a longtime resident of Burlington. He was a high school special education teacher for Delran High School starting in 1975, the school's first year of existence until his retirement in 2013. While teaching, he was the varsity field hockey coach and the assistant wrestling coach. He was also inducted into the South Jersey Coaching Hall of Fame for Field Hockey. He was a former officer of the Delran Education Association and a member of the Burlington County Retired Educators Association. In his spare time he was active in Burlington City youth sports. John was predeceased by his father Otto Kugler, his step father Joe Samoni and his brother Michael Kugler. He is survived by his wife, Maryann (nee Pennise) Kugler, his sons and daughters in law; John and Rochelle, Justin and Bernadette and Tim and Katelyn and his grandchildren; Michael, Samuel, Otto and Molly. He is also survived by his mother Irene Samoni, his brothers and sister; Tom, Joe, Gerry, Paul, Tim and Irene as well as several nieces, other family members and friends. Viewings for John will be held Thursday, December 4th from 6-8pm and Friday, December 5th from 9:30-10:30am at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11am Friday in St. Paul R.C. Church, 223 E. Union St., Burlington. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Council, 520 Carpenter Lane-Com, Philadelphia, PA 19119. or you may visit the website at www.theparkinsoncouncil.org. The gift of prayer would also be greatly appreciated by his family.