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Paul F. Kovac
1929 - 2007
Paul F. Kovac
1929 - 2007
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BORN
1929
DIED
2007
Paul Kovac Obituary
Paul was born June 12, 1929, in St. Joseph and married Eva (Plekan) Kovac on Nov. 20, 1948. They were married 51 years until Eva passed away on Jan. 27, 2000.
Paul owned Kovac's grocery store, which his father started in 1941.
He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, driving his fire truck (in the South Side parade), friends and family. He was involved in numerous local activities to better St. Joseph and his church. He was a very active member of St. James Catholic Church.
He served on St. Joseph City Council from 1972 to 1984. He was president of the Retail Grocers Association of Kansas City. He was an active member in the South Side Sertoma Club.
He also served his country in the Marine Corps
Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Eva; his daughters, Jeannette and Theresa; and his parents, Charles and Frances Kovac.
Paul is survived by seven children and their spouses, daughter, Mary Logan and John; son, PJ Kovac and Mila; daughter, Sharon Edwards and Scott; son, Mike Kovac, and Tami; son, Mark Kovac; daughter, Michelle France and Todd; and son, Matt Kovac and Charity; 24 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by his brother, Charles Kovac.
Paul was a very loving father. He was always there when any of his kids or family was in need. He always had a smile on his face and would talk to anyone that crossed his path. He was a go-getter and always on the move. His life was built around his family.
We couldn't have asked God for a better dad. We all love him and miss him so much. We could write a novel on all the loving acts our father poured upon us, but God has them written down in his book.
We want to thank God for the blessings he poured out to us through our dad, and for all the friends and family who have helped us through this time of need.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, St. Joseph. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph. Visitation will begin after 11 a.m. Thursday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph. Mr. Kovac will be removed from the chapel at 3 p.m. Thursday and taken to St. James Catholic Church, where visitation will resume at 5 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and a rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church.
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Mitch Powell
December 12, 2007
I just heard about Paul from my Mom. I am so sorry for your loss. When I was growing up he was as much of Father to me as my own Dad. May they both rest in Peace.
Shirley Mattox
December 12, 2007
So sorry to read of Paul's passing, he will be sadly missed in the south end. May God be with all of you in your time of sorrrow. Dick & Shirley Mattox
Beth Kovac-Grace
December 10, 2007
Grandpa I'm sad that you are no longer with us. But glad that you are back with Grandma again:)Your a great Grandpa. I've got lots of great memories with you. I Love you very much and Tell Grandma I love her to.
Dan and Gloria Yurkovich
December 8, 2007
What a Shock! God Bless You!
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Dorothy (Foley) Sandusky
December 7, 2007
Paul was in my class at Benton (1947) and at our reunion last summer he was his usual great self bragging that he had more grandchildren than anyone and giving all the ladies such sweet sincere compliments and razzing all the guys. My parents admired him so much because he treated them so well as customers and friends. I am still in shock that this lovable fellow is no longer with us but I know he continues to be busy smiling, organizing and shaking hands... his Eva at his side. He was a true peoples person!
To his family ... my prayers ... God did bless you with wonderful parents.
Robert (Bob) Mejia
December 7, 2007
On behalf of the entire Mejia family, we express our condolences.
We are saddened to read about the loss of Paul Kovac by his family and the entire South Side of St. Joseph. Paul knew The Mejia Family well and the Mejia family knew his father, "Charlie" as we called him, very well since the time he was the Butcher at "The National" Grocery Store. Charlie and Paul knew us by name and on my visits to his store, even in later years, he would always greet me. He supported many causes and we think that the entire City of St. Joseph is lessened by his passing.
Mrs. Pat Nash
December 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John & Bernie Nash
December 7, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara and Leon James
December 7, 2007
Paul will sadly be missed by our family.,
Theresa Prudden
December 7, 2007
He was always so nice to me when I saw him in the store. He wil be sorely missed. My prayers are with you.
Zuptich Family
December 6, 2007
We are keeping you in are prayers and we are very sad for your loss
Buddy Davis
December 6, 2007
Paul was a great friend to all he blessed with his generosity and faith. I witnessed his devotion to the community over many years, as a student at Benton and when I worked at Inter/Serv Wesley Center. He was always willing to help and provide tournaments for kids to play basketball or run track and field. Many kids in southend and around St. Joseph have been touched by his kindness. God bless you Paul and all your family at this difficult time.
Petro & Family
December 6, 2007
Spending allot of time at the Kovac house growing up,and Paul giving me my first job at the store
has always meant allot to me.I will always have a ton of good memories from those times. Sad day for the entire South Side.
Rebecca K silvey
December 6, 2007
We were shocked and saddened to read that Paul has passed away. He was a sweetheart .I can't imagine the southend without him..He left a wonderful family. Please accept our condolences.Gary and Becky Silvey
Stover,Mo.
December 6, 2007
David & Betty Peters
Penny
December 6, 2007
Family of Paul Kovac:
Sorry about the loss of your father.
May the peace of God be with each and everyone of you through this difficult time.
Cheryln
December 6, 2007
We are sorry about the loss of your Father, and we pray that God will comfort and give you peace in this time of sorrow. The Bennett Family,John,Cheryln & Jerrad
Louis and kay Day
December 6, 2007
We never saw Paul that he did not speak to you He was always friendly and willing to help he will be missed .
Jerry & Jeannetta Holt
December 6, 2007
The southside has lost an avid supporter. Our sympathy to Paul's family and friends.
Beth Green (Simmons)
December 6, 2007
I have many fond memories of Paul. What a truly wonderful man. He will be missed.
Judy Turner
December 6, 2007
The Kovac family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff and Judy Turner (Omaha Ne)
Jodi Herring
December 6, 2007
So sorry for your loss, Paul always had a smile on his face and was never to busy to help you when you were in his store. He will be missed by many people he has touched over his life time.
May God give you comfort in the upcoming days. Be blessed. Jodi and Bill Herring
shane kovac
December 6, 2007
Paul,
I am sad to see you go. I will always remember seeign Uncle Paul in the grocery store when I was a kid and he would always stop and say hey, looking down over the top of his reading glasses. I will always remember our trip to Rome in 2001. Hope you and Eva are happy and together again. Gald you didn't waste away and grow sicker and sicker, you lived life until the last day.
God Speed and Rest in Peace.
Dennis Kovac
December 6, 2007
GodSpeed Uncle Paul, I will miss you and pray for you every day of my life.
Mike Daffron
December 6, 2007
As HUGE as our family is, especially now, 3 generations later, Great Uncle Paul ALWAYS remembered all of our names and went out of his way to say "Hello". To all the Kovacs, I'm sorry for loss and will pray for you all. He was such a genuine man, with a mission to help as many people he could. He is in a better place now with his bride, Eva for eternity! Love, Mike Daffron
Earl Sell
December 6, 2007
A good man has left, but he will not be forgotten soon. God bless his Family.
Debbie Underwood
December 6, 2007
You will be missed.
Laura Buller (dave colboch's daughter
December 6, 2007
my prayers are with you.
sharon curren
December 6, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Steve and Sharon Conroy
December 6, 2007
I am SHOCKED to see this in the News Paper, Mary, PJ, Sharon, Mike, Mark, Matt, Michelle, I am SO sorry for the loss of your Father, he was one SWELL guy, who ALWAYS made time to visit with me whenever I seen him. He was a kind and generous man, that could NEVER be replaced.
This is INDEED a sad day for us 238ers. Our Prayers are with you all. GOD comfort you in this time of Grief.
Steve and Sharon Conroy
Louie and Debbie Mazur
December 6, 2007
Paul Kovac was a man to be respected.
He cared a lot about the people
of the South Side as did his Father.
When I saw him at the store, I always said "Hi Paul Kovac" and
he would say "Hi Louie Mazur."
My wife Debbie and I would like to give our prayers to the family at this time.
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