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DELMAR - Robert Charles Kurzon, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, he was the son of the late Samuel Kurzon and Francine (Gottfried) Kurzon.
Bob grew up in Delmar, enjoying summers sailing on Saratoga Lake and lifeguarding, He led a full and accomplished life. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Brown in 1965, and a Master of Architecture from Yale in 1969. Shortly after, he embarked on a successful career as the principal of Kurzon Architects, still going downtown every day without fail.
Bob loved art and antiques, historic preservation, the NYT crossword puzzle, Scrabble, the New York Yankees, a glass of fine wine, and was an accomplished chef. He enjoyed every summer on Martha's Vineyard. Above all, he loved and cherished his family.
Bob is survived by his three children, Alison Kurzon Johnson, Andrew (Carrie Wallace) Kurzon, Emily (Brandon) Baker; and his fabulous grandchildren, Elyssa, Samantha, Maxwell, Elliot, and Henry. He also leaves behind his sister, Judith (Al) Wieden; loving cousins, nieces and nephews; and his longtime companion, Lynn Phelps.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 8, at 2:00 p.m., at the Beth Emeth Cemetery, 58 Turner Lane, in Loudonville.
Bob will be remembered for his exceptional wit, entrepreneurial spirit, and the love he had for his family. He will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bob's memory to the Historic Albany Foundation or the Bethlehem Historical Association.
Bob's family would like to thank the staff of St. Peter's Critical Care and Step-Down units for their outstanding care and compassion.
To leave a message of condolence for the family online, please visit LevineMemorialChapel.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Glen Grossman
August 10, 2024
My deepest sympathy and regards to the family. I did not know Bob but his parents were my neighbor in Delmar for many years. In fact, I was thinking of his sister Judy this morning. When she drove me to the JCC one time, she was playing an old Beatles song, Yellow Submarine, so I played it.
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