Lila Kotzen

Kotzen, Lila (Levine), of Needham, MA formerly of Jamaica Plain, and Sanibel Island, FL, passed away August 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Kotzen. Devoted mother of Jim Kotzen of Newton, Peter Kotzen and his wife Karen of Chestnut Hill, and John Kotzen and his wife Barbara of Wellesley. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey and his wife Elyssa Kotzen, Michael, Julie, and Robert Kotzen, Alison and her husband Andrew Gilboard, and Matthew, Colby, and Andrew Kotzen. Proud great-grandmother of Skylar and Sydney Kotzen, and Blake Gilboard. Loving sister of the late Florence Baron, and the late Edward Levine. Lila is survived by loving daughter-in-law Lauri-Jo Kotzen. Graveside service at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2605 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 11 am. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Peter and Karen Kotzen until 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lila’s memory may be made to North Hill, c/o The North Hill Team Member Appreciation Fund, 865 Central Ave., Needham, MA 02492. The family would like to thank Rachelle Jeancaidor and the caregivers on the 4^th floor at Pines Edge for their constant care and never-ending support.