Kenneth Kovatch

8/16/2017

Kenneth Kovatch, of Warwick, returned to the loving arms of our Lord on August 16, 2017 at St. Anthony Community Hospital. He was 80 years old.

Born on March 16, 1937 in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Andrew and Madeline (Schwab) Kovatch.

He was married for 54 years to Edith (Niedworok) Kovatch.

Before retiring, Kenneth was a Machine Operator with Louis Hornick & Company in Haverstraw, NY, He enjoyed boxing, having boxed in his younger years, loved fishing, 50’s music, flea markets and garage sales.

The family would like to thank the staff of St. Anthony Community Hospital for their kindness and compassionate care for their loved one.

He is survived by his wife, Edith Kovatch of Warwick; his daughter, Karen Vermillion and her husband Michael of Warwick; sons: Kenneth P. Kovatch, Jr. of Otisville, NY and Kevin Kovatch of Daytona Beach, FL; grandchildren: David Schermerhorn, and Rachel Schermerhorn and partner Eric Williams; great-granddaughter Madison Williams; a sister, Joan Brothers and husband Raye of NC; a brother, John Kovatch of FL; a sister-in-law, Janie Dios and husband Robert; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 18^th, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Saturday at the funeral home, followed by interment in Warwick Cemetery.

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Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

.. not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

I believe Mom would have been very pleased with the whole production. Thanks again for making Mom’s day a special memory for our family and friends.

Thank you for all your kindness, compassion and walking me through this very difficult journey with ease. The services were perfect and beautiful because of you. You are very special people and I will never forget you.

Kenneth Kovatch

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