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Stephen Kovach

1925 - 2019

BORN

1925

DIED

2019

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Fives Smithtown Funeral Home

31 Landing Avenue

Smithtown, New York

Stephen Kovach Obituary

KOVACH - Stephen J., age 94, of Commack, NY passed away on August 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Proud US Navy WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Stephen (Terrell) Kovach, Kathy (Michael) Berka, and the late Thomas Kovach. Cherished grandfather of six and great-grandfather of one. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Fives Smithtown Funeral Home, 31 Landing Ave., Smithtown, NY 11787. Religious Service Tuesday 8:00 PM. Morning Visitation 9:00 AM-10:00 AM at the funeral home. Closing Prayer 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial to follow with Military Honors at Calverton National Cemetery.

Published by Newsday on Aug. 13, 2019.
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So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I still think of all the good times at Monitor Boxart. Our golf outings, family picnics, softball games.
The engineering department of the company.
Rest in peace!

Michael Rifenbury

August 13, 2019

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31 Landing Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

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7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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