ROBERT KURZ

KURZ--Robert ("Bob") S., died peacefully at 101 years of age at home on January 28, 2023. Bob married his beloved Lorraine in 1947 and celebrated 72 blissful years before her passing in 2019. Bob leaves behind three loving sons Steven (Helen), Mitch (Sandy), Don (Noelle Toland), three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Born in the Bronx, Bob was the eldest child of deaf parents of modest means yet graduated high school at 15 and college at 18 to become his family's provider. A proud member of the Greatest Generation, Bob served honorably during WWII in the Army Air Forces, where he rose to the rank of sergeant while serving in the Pacific Theater. He began his professional life as a jazz drummer. He found his mien at Pezrow Corp. as a sales executive, where he would rise to Vice Chairman before retiring after 30 plus years. Tennis dominated Bob's post-retirement activities, playing 3-4 times a week, and serving as an ATP line judge. He also became a lacrosse referee at 65, learning the game through his zealous rooting for his sons' athletic pursuits. Bob played tennis until the COVID-19 pandemic forced a premature retirement at age 98. A selfless altruist to the core, Bob supported numerous charities, and mentored hundreds right up until his death. It is our cup that runneth over from Bob's unconditional love and wisdom.