Obituary of Emmett N. Kurtz Jr.

Emmett N. Kurtz, Jr., age 82, of Millville, NJ passed away on June 10, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Emmett was born in October of 1941 in Lancaster, PA to the late Emmett and Sarah Kurtz. They lived for several years in Pennsylvania and eventually moved to Pitman, NJ. He graduated from Pitman High School in 1959 and The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1963. He later obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1969 and began his pharmacy career at Millville Hospital as the Director of Pharmacy. In 1976, he purchased Matlack Pharmacy, an independent community pharmacy in Landisville, NJ and operated it until his retirement.

Through the years Emmett was a member of several organizations including the Millville Elks and The Exchange Club. He was an active member of the NJ Pharmacists Association and served as President.

He enjoyed playing cards with friends in the Four Seasons community and being a part of the dinner club that met monthly at various local restaurants. Most of all, Emmett loved being with his family. He was devoted husband, father, and Pop-Pop who made sure his family was always taken care of. He especially loved when they all got together, either at home or one of their favorite restaurants, just to catch up and spend time together.

Emmett is survived by his wife and best friend of 49 years, JoAnn (Capra); 4 children; Jim Meandro (Pam), Debbi Ale (Wade), Kim Jelinek (Mike), and Joe Kurtz; 9 grandchildren; Colin (Morgan), Lauryn (Erik), Tyler (Tiffany), Andrew (Sarah), Cody (Kasey), Kori (Nick), Kayla (Andrew), Caleb and Madison; 4 great grandchildren; Madison, Zoe, Jameson and Kali, 2 brothers; Terry and Tim Kurtz. He will be missed terribly by all of them and many others who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Emmett's life on Thursday, June 20th from 10:00am to 11:00am with a church service to follow at 11:00am at the Cumberland County Community Church 1800 E. Broad St, Millville, NJ 08332. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated but certainly not expected, and can be made to the Cumberland County Community Church @ 1800 E. Broad St, Millville, NJ 08332.