Anton Henry Kovacik

1929 - 2013

Anton Henry Kovacik, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, July 22, 2013, after watching his two favorite shows, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. He then went home to meet his maker, as he liked to say. Born August 30, 1929 in New York City he was the son of the late Andrew and Caroline (Suplat) Kovacik. Anton proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He grew up in Higganum and lived in Portland before moving to East Hampton to live with his daughter and her family. He retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in 1992 after 20 years of service. Tony, as he was known by his friends, always kept little pieces of paper in his shirt pocket with his favorite quotes, jokes and riddles. He spent numerous hours in the library reading magazines, newspapers and chronicles. He loved to try to stump us with the amazing trivia facts and tidbits he loved to share. He loved being outdoors enjoying "God's Beauty" as he referred to nature's splendor. He hoped to be one of Gods' gardeners in Heaven. We believe he will. Well, I see trees of green, red roses, too. I'll watch them bloom for me and you, and I'll think to myself, what a wonderful world. Cheerio, Grandpa. XO Love, Alyssa.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Lorraine and Gary Sorvillo of East Hampton and his two grandchildren, Joseph A. Sorvillo IV and Alyssa Nicole Sorvillo both of East Hampton. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Emil Kovacik and John Kovacik. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held Saturday, July 27th at 11AM in the Connecticut State Veteran's Cemetery on Bow Lane in Middletown. To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. The Spencer Funeral Home has care of arrangements.