John-Covaney-Obituary

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John Dennis Covaney

Gloucester, Virginia

Jan 16, 1944 – Apr 9, 2018 (Age 74)

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BORN
January 16, 1944
DIED
April 9, 2018
AGE
74
LOCATION
Gloucester, Virginia
CHARITY
American Cancer Society

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Andrews Funeral Home - Gloucester Obituary

John Dennis Covaney, 74, passed away April 9, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. John was born on January 16, 1944 to Joseph Daniel Covaney and Theresa Maria Ciardella Covaney at Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital, Jersey City, NJ.

As a youth, John attended...

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Christina....I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a wonderful man, a dedicated professional and a very proud father. Deepest sympathy, Karen Guthrie Videtic (VCU Fashion)


I worked with John during his long and distinguished career in the Virginia Port. During that time his children were growing up and I remember John was always proud of their accomplishments. All the while John, I and others busied ourselves making the Port a world class force in international trade. Many may not know that John travelled the world promoting the Port. He was tireless in his pursuit of every opportunity. None were too small or too large for his attention. This...

For those of us who knew John here at the Virginia Port Authority, we were so very sorry to learn of his passing. God bless John's family through this very sad time.

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Sharon, our prayers and condolences to you and your family. John was a good man.
Dina and Gary

Rest in peace with our Lord till we meet again. Thank you for the 2 most precious gifts you gave me, our children Michael and Christina.

His love for his son, Dr. Michael Covaney,(and wife Dr. Sharon Cole Covaney)their two children, Jason and Jocelyn, and his daughter Christina Covaney Burton,(and husband Sgt.Richard Burton) and their daughter.
Rest in Peace, John.

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