Former Moorestown Principal Dies After Battle With Cancer

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Stan Kotzen, age 86, of Moorestown, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021, after a battle with prostate cancer.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mr. Kotzen was a graduate of Central High School and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Army.

He was a devoted teacher at Fort Lee, NJ, Golden, Colorado and notably at Pennsauken High School. Throughout his teaching career, he coached football and baseball and led theatre programs.

He later served as principal at Moorestown High School, Lower Cape May Regional High School and Riverside High School. Mr. Kotzen was always known for his commitment to mentoring his students.

Throughout his career, Mr. Kotzen was always an artist (painter). After retiring, Mr. Kotzen began painting full time as a second career. He is a renown sports artist and his work can be found on display across the country.

He loved spending his summers in Cape May, NJ, and the Jersey Shore and was known to swim at least a mile a day right up through this year.

Survivors include his children Michael Kotzen (Lisa) of Cary, NC and Josh Kotzen (Jennifer) of Cherry Hill, NJ; five grandchildren, Alicia, Megan, Emma, Lee and Aliza; and five great-grandchildren, Justin, Vincent, Dominic, AJ and Nate.

Mr. Kotzen will be remembered for his love of life, his unflagging optimism, his strength, and his courage. Mr. Kotzen was the definition of authenticity and was always driven to do what he thought was right. He will be greatly missed.

Private service and interment will be held. A celebration of Mr. Kotzen’s life and art will be held at a later date.

If preferred, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Hospice, Samaritan Gift Processing Center PO Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425.

Condolences may be left at www.lewisfuneralhomemoorestown.com.