Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Jun 26, 1935 – Jul 16, 2013 (Age 78)
JOSEPH KOVALSKY age 78, beloved husband of the late Vivian (nee Vance), father of Debbie Jerrome (Steve), Sheryl Donaldson (Rick), Kathy Stack (Tim) and Michael (fiancee Amy Yee), grandfather of Jennifer King (Regan), Katie Jerrome, Mandy Gomez (George), Josh Krajnak (fiancee Megan Stefan), Jason and Justin Donaldson and Aidan and Nathan Kovalsky, great grandfather of McKenzie and Regan King, son of the late Mary DeArmey, brother of Kathy Fox (Jimmy), son in law of Carmella Vance, brother in law of Georgia Singleton (Mark), Barb Knapik (Tad), Frank, Bob and Jim Vance, uncle and great uncle of many. Mr. Kovalsky was owner of Dairy Whip on W. 130th and Bellaire for 40 years. Passed away July 16, 2013 at Life Care of Elyria under the loving care of Crossroads Hospice. Funeral Mass Monday, July 22, St. Ladislas Church (2345 Bassett Rd., Westlake) at 10 A.M. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon, OH. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD. NORTH OLMSTED SUNDAY 3-6 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice 9575 Rockside Rd. #270 Valley View, Oh. 44125
Read MoreDebbie & family...so very sorry for your loss. I pray that God gives you strength & love to get you through this very difficult time.
Bonnie Kelly
August 01, 2013 | Elyria, OH
Dad you will never know how much we miss you, our day to day will never be the same. I am so grateful the last few months were full of constant parties and get togethers with family and friends old neighbors and most especially the grandkids and great grandkids.They were so close by and you were always great about having them you are an awesome man and we are proud to call you Dad!! Love you, Debbie & Steve
Debbie Jerrome
July 31, 2013 | Grafton
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF JOE'S PASSING MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU I USE TO WORK WITH JOE AT HAWTHORN MEALODY YEARS AGO MY HUSBAND AND I USE TO STOP BY HIS ICE CREAM SHOP OVER THE YEARS. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS
EMMA WELLS
July 22, 2013 | CLEVELAND, OH
GOD is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May GOD provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(PSALM 62:8).
irene
July 21, 2013 | Oxford, GA
Debbie, Sherry, and Kathy,
Your Dad was one of the Best! My heartfelt sympathy.
Myra Smith Wilson
July 21, 2013
Mike, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I hope that you and your family find peace in his loving memory.
Kathy Dean-Dielman
Kathy Dean-Dielman
July 20, 2013 | Amherst, OH
Debbie, Sherly,Kathy and Micheal. We are truly sorry to hear about Joe's passing. We enjoyed having you has neighbors on W. 146 Street. The neighborhood hasn't been the same sense your parents left. We have many good memories of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kerry Fioritto & The Smith Family
July 20, 2013 | Westlake, OH
Joe was such a special man especially in my life. All that knew him know. Thank you for being a part of my life. You will never be forgotten. Thank you Joe.
Chris
July 20, 2013
To all who loved and cared for Papa Joe your in our thoughts. RIP papa Joe
Ted and Donna Willliams
July 18, 2013 | Elyria, OH