HAROLD KURTZ

KURTZ DR. HAROLD RONALD Oct. 20, 1942 Aug. 1, 2021 Of Holland, PA, Beloved Husband of Joy (nee Fingard) for 56 years, Father of Andrew (Julie), Daniel (Lisa), June (Bob), Fred (Leslie), and loving and special Pop-Pop to; Regan, Connor, Evan, Harrison, Olivia, Sydney, Everett, Emma, Sam and Benjamin. Also survived by his sister Harriet (Marshall) and brother Alan (Andrea) and many loving nieces and nephews. Harold had an unlimited capacity to give of himself to everyone. His sincerity and genuine concern for others made everyone who knew him feel special. Whether you had just met him, or had known him since childhood, you felt like he always had and always would be there when needed. His endless interests and passions led to meaningful connections and friendships worldwide, and his quiet calm at the center of that global community was inspiring and grounding for everyone that knew and loved him. A lifelong educator, Harold dedicated his life to the well-being of others. He was a Philadelphia School District principal, Superintendent of Schools in Clayton, NJ and Pennsauken, NJ and founder of Synergy Educational Consultants. Harold was involved in many philanthropic and volunteer endeavors. He was a founding member and President of B'nai B'rith Educators Unit, former Association Director for NJ Odyssey of the Mind, a board member of Maccabi USA, Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School, Creative Odyssey Unlimited (COU), The Symphonic Mastersingers of Ft. Myers and an avid supporter of the arts, especially the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra in Ft. Myers, Florida. He was never without a book, loved to travel, enjoyed summers on the beach in Ventnor and winters in Florida. He cheered and cursed in equal measure while watching his Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies! He lived life to the fullest. But most important to Harold was his family, by whom he will be greatly missed. His service will be Thursday, August 5 at 1:00 P.M. at GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH and will be live-streamed. Vaccinated mourners are invited to attend the live service and are asked to wear masks. Contributions in his memory may be made to Gulf Coast Symphony
Symphonic Mastersingers of Ft. Meyers, www.mastersingersfm.com or to the Creative Opportunites Unlimited (COU) c/o Odyssey of the Mind, 406 Ganttown Rd., Sewell NJ 08080. www.goldsteinsfuneral.com