Kurz was married to his wife Lorraine for 72 years before her death in 2019. Kurz leaves behind three sons Steven (Helen), Mitch (Sandy), Don (Noelle Toland), three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Born in the Bronx, Kurz served during World War II 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 held a sales executive position at Ramsey’s Pezrow Corp., where he eventually rose to vice chairman, before retiring after over 30 years of work.

Kurz played tennis until the COVID-19 pandemic forced a retirement at age 98.