Flint, Michigan
KOVACS, Gabriel - Of Fenton, age 86, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral service will be held at 11AM Saturday, May 7, 2005 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Father Peter Clark officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery with a military graveside service under the auspices of VFW Post #822 Honor Guard. Those desiring may make contributions to a charity of one's choice. Visitation 1-8PM Friday and 10AM Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Kovacs was born in Flint, Michigan on July 29, 1918 and was a resident of Fenton for 20 years. Gabriel married Helen (nee) Kovacs on December 31, 1941 in Angola, Indiana. Gabriel served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Fenton. He was a member of the American Legion Post #310, Knights of Columbus Council #7418, Elks Lodge #2606 in Florida and a member of the Moose Lodge. Mr. Kovacs retired from General Motors as a Supervisor of Maintenance at GMATS in 1974, after 30 years of service. Surviving are wife, Helen; son, Gabriel II "Corky" and wife Janice of Flushing; daughter, Carole and husband William Gray of Northville; 2 grandsons, Brandon and Gabriel II; granddaughter, Shanon Thibault; great-granddaughter, Kamarin Marie Kovacs; great-grandson, Connor James Thibault; brothers and sisters, John Kovacs, Joseph and wife Ann Kovacs, Emil and wife Emily Kovacs, Alvira Vechell, Emily and husband, Peter Swerden; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alex; 3 sisters, Julia, Mary and Helen.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU HELEN & CAROL. GABE WAS THE ONYL ONE WHO COULD GET BY CALLING ME BY MY REAL NAME, JULIA. I HAVE ALWAYS GONE BY JULIE, EXCEPT MY MOTHER CALLED ME JULIA WHEN I WAS IN TROUBLE. I'M SURE GOING TO MISS HIM - ALWAYS GOT A KICK OUT OF HIM WHEN HE CAME AND SAT IN MY OFFICE TO SHOOT THE BREEZE.
JULIE NEUMANN
May 31, 2005 | FLINT, MI
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
Belinda & Randy Stone
May 09, 2005 | Berkley, MI
Dear Helen,Carole and Corky,
We are so sorry to hear about Gabe.We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,Nancy & John Edwards
John and Nancy Edwards
May 08, 2005 | Tawas City, MI
Dear Helen and Family
We are so saddend to hear about Gabe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Chuck and Sandy Blackhurst
Sandy Blackhurst
May 08, 2005 | Port Charlotte
Dear Corky,
My prayers are with you and your family. I didn't know your dad, but he must have been a great guy.
Thank God that someday you'll see him again.
Russ Osborne
Russ Osborne
May 07, 2005 | Flint, MI
Aunt Helen, Corky & Carol,
Debbie & I will cherish many memories of Gabe & you. For the past 33 years I have witnessed how loving & caring the Kovacs family is. I know Uncle Gage is in a place where there is no more tears, no more sorrow, no more pain. He now walks in the clouds celebrating a new life. We will miss him but look forward to the day we will meet with Gabe again
Patrick & Debbie Wittbrodt
May 07, 2005 | Brand Blanc, MI
We are so sorry to hear about Gabe.
We remember the songs he sang at the reunion parties. Our sincere sympathy to his wonderful and loving family.
J.R. & Vonda Goss
May 06, 2005 | Burton, MI
Dear Helen, Corky and Carol...
My Mom (Peggy Clarence) just told me about Gabe and I am so sad to learn of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Ron & I send you our most sincere condolences.
Beckie & Ron King
Beckie (Clarence) King
May 06, 2005 | Bokeelia, FL
