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KURTZ Dr. Anthony D., died on February 9, 2010. Dr. Kurtz, 80, was the son of the late Jacob and Claire Kurtz. He founded Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc. in1959. Under his leadership the company, based in Leonia, New Jersey, has become a world leader in the transducer field. Dr. Kurtz received his undergraduate and doctoral degrees in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He held more than 200 patents, including some of the earliest for tiny pressure sensors micro machined from silicon. He was inducted into the Inventor's Hall of Fame and was a member of the National Academy of Engineers. Under his leadership Kulite developed relationships sponsoring research with a number of universities including MIT, Technion in Israel, Oxford University in England, NJIT in Newark and Columbia University where he was an adjunct Professor. A firm believer in the importance of education for everyone, he encouraged employees to further their education by enrolling in college and graduate school for which the company paid. He also instituted a scholarship program for employees' children.Dr. Kurtz leaves his beloved wife, Nora, his daughters Sandy and Jennifer, son John, brothers Ronald and Stephen seven grandchildren and many devoted friends.Funeral services will be held on February 11, 2010 at 12:00 noon at Robert Schoem's Menorah Chapel, 150 Route 4 East, Paramus, NJ.Contributions in his memory may be made to: Columbia University c/o The Anthony D. Kurtz Fund for Startup Projects in the General Area of Solid State Materials and/or Solid State Electronic Devices or Massachusetts Institute of Technology c/o The Anthony D. Kurtz (1951) Fund for American Competitiveness in Materials Science and Engineering.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Feb. 10, 2010.

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Martin D Weiss

September 5, 2010

September 5,2010

Dear Nora and Family,

I just heard about Tonys passing today.
My deepest sympathy to you and family.

My memories of Tony go back to childhood with Thanksgiving dinners
and Summer vacations in the Country (Teaneck), having fun with my cousins.

Even though we did not spend much time together in our adult life, I feel bad
about this bad news.

Love and sympathy to you.

Cousin Martin D. Weiss, Saylorsburg, PA

Diane LoSauro

August 5, 2010

Diane LoSauro

August 5, 2010

Thinking of you.

Miguel Zamora

May 7, 2010

Dear Mrs Nora Kurtz,

Sincere condolences during this time.
He was a great gentleman and will be in our hearts forever.
Accept my deepest sympathies and may God bless you and your family.

March 13, 2010

Michael Eckstein

March 13, 2010

Dear Nora,
This will be the first weekend in thirty-three years that I won't anticipate a call from Tony. It has been a rewarding experience to have known him, worked for him and with him and to learn that there are no bounds to what you can accomplish if you work and think "Smarter". We enjoyed sharing discussions of history whether it be ancient or modern, religion, sports, financial issues and family. The only talk we could not indulge is the technical aspects of our industry. As a financial person, I would love to present Tony with mounds of data ending up in the final one or two page document. More often than not, I would be told "you're giving me too much information". Eventually, I gave him the summary.
I am deeply honored to have spent half my life with Dr. Kurtz and the family and will miss the time we had together.

Michael Eckstein

March 13, 2010

Dear Nora,

This is the first weekend in thirty three years that I won't be anticipating a call from Tony. The many experiences I've had with Tony over the half of my life that I worked for him have been rewarding, challenging and never dull. His constant goal for all of us was to find answers to difficult problems when we were convinced that there was no way to solve a problem. With his prodding, we were usually able to "figure it out" and resolve the issue. His drive and determination has become part of us and will always be our reason to succeed and not to accept failure. I will also miss our many baseball chats (arguments). For all his brilliance as a Physicist, he was just as comfortable discussing the dynamics of a curveball. I will miss his presence but his spirit will always be with me.

Ted Garfinkle

March 13, 2010

Hi John,

Everything I read about your Dad brought tears to my eyes. Your closeness mirrors the relationship I had with my Dad. A proud Dad with his proud Son. I still miss him everyday. He passed in 1971. But I promise you John, if you always talk about him in your conversations and talk to him whenever you need to, he will always be there for you in your heart and in your spirit. Time is a great teacher and you will embrace your new relationship with you Dad. My thoughts to all the family.
Your Friend always,
Ted G.
~

Michael Tuckoric

February 25, 2010

Dear Nora,

there was no single month after I had left the Kulite team that I did not think of Dr Kurtz - his great personality and unmatched sense for humour. I will for always remember the good times we shared and he will forever be in my memory as the very bright and exceptional man he was.

Graham Tomblin

February 24, 2010

Dear Nora
He was an exceptional man, one of the best.
He gave me a great opportunity for which I will always be grateful. He will always stay a very strong and fond memory.
Say hi to everyone for me, my very best wishes.

Ivan Munoz

February 23, 2010

Dear Mrs. Kurtz and Family:

“May knowing you're
in the hearts and thoughts of others
help you and yours
through this time of sorrow.”
It is a great honor to have known one of the smartest and most generous men ever.

Warmly,

Ivan Munoz

Jenny Yang

February 22, 2010

Dear Mrs.Kurtz,

I would like you know that you have my sincere sympathy and you are in my prayers during this difficult time.
Even though I did not talk much with Dr.Kurtz but I am quite impressed by his kindness and great encouragement on my work. I am so terribly sorry and sad. I always remember his kindness and smile on his face. I will miss him for ever! I offer my deepest apologies for Dr.Kurtz's loss. Please take good care of yourself!

Yours sincerely,
Jenny Yang
Kulite sensors China,Inc.Shanghai Office

Jonathan Morocs

February 20, 2010

MY UNCLE TONY. He certainly held that title to every extent he possibly could. But we all know, that wasn't the only name tag he wore. Uncle Tony will stay with me for ever as my biggest role model and inspiration to achieve my goals. He was the most generous and and caring man I know. What I can't even imagine though, is how so many others were affected as much as me by one man. I know that he was the only man I will ever meet who is capable of having such an enormous passion and responsibility for those he cared about.

A. Ihsan Arslan

February 19, 2010

To the Kurtz Family and Kulite Employees ,

We are very sorry to hear the loss of Dr. Kurtz. I would like to offer our condolences on behalf of BiS Systems , Turkiye .

I had the chance to personally meet Dr. Kurtz a few times . I was greatly inspired from his energy , wisdom , foresight and enthusiasm
both as a scientist and businessman.

Sincerely,

Tushar Rana

February 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jeremy Morcos

February 18, 2010

Uncle Tony, even if I sat here and typed for hours, I would not even be able to describe what he meant to us. Someone I have always respected and I know I will think of him every day, especially while I am in school. If i help one sixteenth of the people he has helped, I would be happy with my accomplishments. I do not think I will ever meet a smarter or better man in my life.

stephanie Morcos

February 18, 2010

Dear Aunt Nora, Sandy and our family,
Our family knows, more than anyone else ever could, how amazing uncle Tony was. Ever since I was little I thought of my wedding day but I didn't think about the dress i'd wear, i thought of our family and i knew three things for sure. That my dad would hold my arm as i walked down the isle, that the rest of our family would be there with me, and that uncle Tony would give one of his very long speeches. I know I took the third one for granted but i know uncle Tony will continue to stay close to us. I love you uncle Tony and I will think of you for the rest of my life.

Gianluca Capuano

February 18, 2010

Dear Mrs. Kurtz
I have had the fortune to know Dr. Kurtz recently having entered recently in the kulite family but I am very sorry that it no longer among us a man so extraordinary. Sincere condolences

Hilary Makarski

February 18, 2010

To the Kurtz family,

It has been a pleasure working for Dr. Kurtz and for Kulite. My condolences during this time of suffering. It really is such a tragic loss of such a great mind. I wish your family strength to keep Dr. Kurtz's dream alive and my deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,
Hilary Makarski

Victoria Kosinova

February 18, 2010

Dear Nora and Sandy,
We are so sad to know about Anthony Kurtz's death. We had only one chance to meet him while visiting Kulite in September last year. He was so kind, having spent a lot of time with us, and giving us a great opportunity to see what is Kulite, his excellent creature. Anthony was really strong and unique personality, we will never forget him. We also feel like your friends and you are welcome to come to Russia, Moscow, whenever you find it convenient dor you, you will find good friends here.
Victoria Kosinova, Victor Chuiko,
Gennady Ranchenko, Sergey Smoliantsev, Youry Trubnikov, Tatiana Trubnikova

Ragu Rao

February 18, 2010

Dear Mrs. Kurtz,

Words cannot express the deep sense of shock and dismay that all of us here felt on hearing about the untimely demise of Dr. Kurtz. Though I did not have the honour of meeting him in person, I know he has made a deep impact of our lives with his selfless sharing of technical knowledge and wisdom.

We will always remember him as a great innovator and a pioneer who laid the foundations of an internationally reputed company, whose products have, by providing the cutting edge in technology, touched upon the lives of millions of people on our planet Earth.

The greatest service we can carry out in his memory is to continue the good work that he has started. In this hour of grief, we pray that God may give you and your family the strength and courage to overcome this tragic loss.

Ragu Rao, Bangalore, India

Carolina Arredondo

February 17, 2010

Dear Mrs. Kurtz and Family,
It’s difficult to know what to say just now… Words cannot take away your sorrow or your sadness, but please remember that so many are thinking of you. May the thought of this bring a little comfort to your day and to your heart… Dr. Kurtz will be deeply missed.
Sincerely,

February 17, 2010

Dear Dr. Kurtz's Family,

I am so sorry for your loss, You have my deepest sympathy. I am very grateful that Dr. Kurtz and Kulite have given me the opportunity of a job during these hard economic times.

Thank you,

Alexander Montoya

Yossie Shor

February 17, 2010

Dear Nora, Steve and Family,

I was very sorry to hear about Dr. Kurtz's passing. He was a fine gentleman and an inspiration and mentor. He will be missed by all of us.

Jigna Rana

February 16, 2010

Dear Mrs.Nora Kurtz,
We are very sorry that Dr.Kurtz has passed away. I miss him from the bottom of my heart.

Gene Bleasdale

February 16, 2010

Dear Nora & Family,

My sincere condolences go out to you & your family at this time of saddness. It has been both an honor & pleasure to have been associated with Tony as Kulite's Northern CA representive since
1972. In those days Tony & I would visit customers when he came to CA & I've have always been amazed by his quick wit & fertile mind. Kulite has lost a remarkable leader & giving person. When we were together one-on-one he would bring up events & people we associated with going back to the 1970-1980 era. May God bless you & your family in this time of sorrow.

John Kribs

February 16, 2010

I will always remember the accomplishment Dr. Kurtz made in providing an excellent company for myself and all the employees of Kulite. He will be missed.

Sonal Rana

February 16, 2010

Dear Mrs Kurtz And Family,

We were sorry to hear of you loss your lovely husband Dr. Kurtz. We will love you and miss him always. May godbless you and your family.

February 16, 2010

Dear Nora
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Tony. I have always admired him during the plus 20 years we worked together. He will be missed not only as the driving force behind Kulite but as a quietly charitable gentleman

Sincerly

David Goldstein

February 16, 2010

Dear Mrs. Kurtz and Family

Please accept our deepest sympathies.
We will always admire Dr. Kurtz legacy

Sincerely,

Joe Eguia and family

Les Brown

February 16, 2010

Dear Mrs Kurtz and family,

Words may seem empty at this time, but it may help a little to know that your sadness will ease by holding close to the many special memories you will always have.

With deepest sympathy.

Les Brown
Kulite Sensors UK

Debby Iachetta

February 16, 2010

Dear Mrs. Kurtz, I can not tell you how deep the sense of loss runs in my heart. Dr. Kurtz will be missed greatly at Kulite. I will never for get my first interaction with him, I had only been at Kulite for a couple of weeks when I was asked to learn the switch board. Well after a few mintues of training I was on my own. Then a call came in and the gentleman on the other end just asked for his office, for a moment I had no idea who as on the other end, panicked and put him on hold. Then it came to me but who else could it be on the other end but DR. Kurtz. I quickly said I was sorry for the delay about a hundred times and sent him up to ext. 300. He came in to work about ten mintues later and I once again said I was sorry, for putting him on hold, and very nicely said that was okay just to never do it again. I am teaching my children to a motto of his to work smarter not harder. It is something we should all live by. He will always in our hearts.

Zuzel Alba

February 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. He will be missed by all, for he was truly a saint!

Rajan Kumar

February 16, 2010

Dear Mrs. Kurtz and family

We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Dr. Anthony Kurtz, a pioneer and a great inventor. Please accept our sincere condolences. May his soul rest in peace.

God Bless
Rajan Kumar
SENSOL, Inc. INDIA

mario stefano ogna

February 15, 2010

Dear Mrs. Kurtz and family

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mario Stefano Ogna
Luigi Arrigo Ogna
(Italian Tax consultant of Kulite Italia Srl)

Amanda Bemis

February 14, 2010

Dear Aunt Nora, Sandy, and the rest of the family,

You know how much Uncle Tony meant to all of us kids, he wasn't just an uncle, he was the smartest person we all will ever know. Uncle Tony left us too early. I wish he could have seen Miranda and I get accepted into Columbia University, which we hope to do. I miss Uncle Tony and will think of him often. And I hope he will continue to be proud of my sisters and I from Heaven.

Love,

Magdy Shamaly

February 13, 2010

Dear Nora and Sandy,
The few moments I spent with Tony during my last visit to US has shown me how wonderful and caring man he was. I really feel sorry for his departure, but I am sure he must be enjoying now a new heavenly world with the Lord.


Magdy Shamaly & Family
Melbourne

Diane LoSauro

February 12, 2010

Dear Nora, Sandy & Your Wonderful Family,
It is hard to put into words how much I am going to miss Dr. Kurtz. I know I am not alone when I say that he took a big piece of my heart when he left. I know he is resting in peace and watching over all of us. He was the most amazing man I ever knew and I will never forget him. You are all in my heart and prayers.
All my love,

February 12, 2010

Dear Mrs. Kurtz and Family,

You have our deepest sympathy with the loss of Dr. Anthony Kurtz. It has been a wonderful experience to have worked for such an innovator and entrepreneur as Tony Kurtz. He has always treated us with respect and professionalism. You and Kulite have lost a wonderful and remarkable individual and he will be remembered forever.One of the most famous quotes that will never be forgotten is that we, "Jim Sr and Jr, are the Father, Son and he is the Holy Ghost." May his soul rest in peace.

God Bless,
Jim Dornbusch Jr.
JIm Dornbusch Sr.

February 11, 2010

Dear Mrs. Kurtz,
There are not sufficient words in the world to describe the sense of loss when I heard of Dr.A.D.Kurtz' s death.
It is from the bottom of my heart that I will always remember and pray for a such wonderful human being he was.
Sincere thought.
Davide Garigioli
Abbiategrasso
Milano
Italy

February 10, 2010

Dear Nora, Sandy & Family,

It was with a great sense of loss when we heard of Dr. Anthony Kurtz's death. I wanted to let you know that our hearts are truly saddened.

Dr.Kurtz was more than just a wonderful person; he was always so kind and considerate to us that we always welcomed seeing him at every opportunity.

His passing will not only leave a void in our life, but in the hearts of all those who knew him. Dr. Kurtz will always remain within our hearts.

If there is anything that we can do to help you in anyway, please do not hesitate to call us at anytime. You can phone me at (914-671-2437) to talk or if you need our help with anything.

Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

With deepest sympathy,
Michael & Jamie Houtkin

Domenick Regina

February 10, 2010

Dear Mrs.Kurtz and family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow; may God bless you and your family. Words cannot describe how much respect and admiration I have and will always have for Dr.Kurtz. Dr.Kurtz will always be remembered as a great inventor, but I choose to remember him as a wonderful human being with a heart of gold. The whole Kulite family mourns with you.

Love Always,

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