George Stephen Kovach

A great and kind human being -- we were lucky to have him with us even for such a painfully short time.

We said hello to each other for the first time in the Boston College dining hall, because we were both wearing our army fatigue jackets. Decades of friendship followed, and for me, one filled with appreciation and admiration for a person of great, quiet and steady depth -- and irrepressible humor buoyed by his splendid wife Joan. The loss is as searing as the memory of him is bright.

I worked with him at John Hancock, and he was one of my favorite people there -- just a very smart and sweet guy. I'm very sorry to hear this.

Dear Joan and Family we are all saddened by the passing of George. His absence will be felt by so many in so many way. As a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was such an important person to so many.

Thoughts and Prayers,

-The Strazzullas

To Joan and the family,
I am very saddened to hear of your tremendous loss!
Of course, I remember George fondly from back in our Albertus Magnus days.
Joan, naturally, we go further than that.
St. Anthony and all those CYO talent shows.
May Faith in God and the Love of family and friends,
bring you peace and hope.
Much love,
Bunny xo

George was such a kind person. We attended AMHS together and he was a year ahead of me. He always had a ready smile and was a true gentleman. I remember him wearing a tweed jacket, thinking to myself....how cool was that in 1965.
He led a remarkable life. Our prayers and condolences to his family.
Patty Dwyer O'Connor
WDC

My sympathies go out to George's family and friends. George was a valued member of our Veterans' Group at the Brockton Vet Center for many years. When he spoke, everyone listened. He was very insightful and intelligent. I always admired George for the way he was able to use his literary skills to help veterans and himself deal with their experiences. I would call George a true "Renaissance Man". May he truly rest in peace.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.