John C. Kotlarchick

John C. Kotlarchick, 43, of Alpha, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2026 in Piscataway Township, NJ.

Born on April 30, 1983 in Bridgewater, NJ, he was the son of John Kotlarchick and Terry Fulkrod.

John graduated from Bridgewater Raritan High School and Somerset County Vo-Tech Career. He was a welder and a heavy equipment operator for many years. He enjoyed Go Karts Legend Cars, Blacksmithing and watching NY Giants Football.

John is preceded in death by his mother, Lynn Miller, and his brother, Jason Lowery.

He is survived by his father, John and his step-mother, Terry Fulkrod of Alpha, NJ, his daughter’s Mackenzie and Lydia, his brother Andy and wife Bridget Lowery, his step-brother, David Fulkrod and step-sister, Kiersten Fulkrod. He is also survived by his nieces, Alexandria, Abby and Reagan, nephew, Brode and step-nephew, Dylan. He is also survived by his aunt, Patti Bobrowski, aunt, Judy Hoekstra, aunt Kathy Miller and uncle Tommy Miller.

A Celebration of John’s Life will be held on August 2, 2026 from 1PM to 5PM at the American Legion Post 327, 77 Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.