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Thomas Kovacs Obituary
Thomas R. Kovacs, 65, of Slatington, died suddenly July 14 in Montgomery County. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Josephine (Yaremchuk) Kovacs. He was the owner and operator of Thomas R. Kovacs Hauling and delivered coal for J.C. Kovacs, Inc., Whitehall. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whitehall and its Holy Name Society. He was an army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Tom enjoyed and attended many Nascar and local car races and sponsored several local racers. Survivors: Brothers, Joseph F. Kovacs and his wife, Paulette of Whitehall, David F. Kovacs and his wife, Patricia of Ironton. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, July 19, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, Whitehall. Friends and family may call 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 to 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Contributions: To the church c/o the funeral home 18037.
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Sponsored by JESUS Owner of A.C.O. II Mech. Inc.
October 27, 2010
Tommy will be missed very much by his friends. A "field trip" to a NASCAR race (or ANY race) was always an adventure. He always made sure that we all had a great time on our Bus trips.
I will always smile when I think about the Polaski VA Legion and the Moose, and the Football games and races watched by the whole gang at the Ballietsville Restaurant. It will never be the same.
My condolences to Tommy's family and all of his friends.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Kathie Hein ("Jeffrey")
Sandy Reppert
July 29, 2010
To The Kovacs Family,
I was shocked to hear about Tom's passing. I knew Tom for over 25 years and he was a hard-working man who truly enjoyed life, especially racing and trains. His stories about his escapades and the fun times he shared with his friends were always amusing. I'm sure he already has his putz set up in heaven to entertain God and the angels. Rest in peace, Tom!
Ardie Oldt II
July 23, 2010
Tommy yor with JESUS now PRAISE GOD I Will Always love You and MISS you Ardie! See ya Soon
July 20, 2010
Dave Pat and family we were deeply saddened by Toms death also very shocked.Tom was a good man and worked hard.He will be deeply missed by all who him.-Glen&Pam Knappenberger
Brendan Ahner/Banko Excavating
July 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Tommy's family. He was a good man and a good friend.
July 18, 2010
My sincerest symphathy to Pat, Dave and Joe. Tom was a friend, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him from Ormrod. Lorraine Wasko. Ormrod
Chris, Jake and Steffy Jandris
July 18, 2010
Joe, Paulette and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Randy Kohler
July 18, 2010
I was shocked and saddened when David told me the sad news about my friend Tom. I especially enjoyed our trip to a toy truck auction this spring and sharing our hobby interests. I will also never forget how kind he was to my parents faithfully plowing their driveways and getting out to shovel their walk with-out being asked to! Tom, rest in peace.
Diane Horvath
July 17, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Tommy's family. I knew him a long time ago. We loved to party with him! He always took us in his van to go bar hopping...always ending up at the Egyptian Sands!! All who knew Tommy loved him. May he rest in peace. I will keep you all in my prayers
Rich and Vera Nederostek
July 17, 2010
Our thought and prayers to the Kovac's family. Tommy was always the nicest and will be truely missed by all. This was truely shocking. God bless!
patricia corio
July 17, 2010
dear tom, you will be missed very much. as nieghbors, we lived next door to each other for the past 5 years, as we were not that close i will most definately miss seeing you leave each morning for work, & coming home. i wish to send my sympathy to your family & friends that you left behind. god bless you tom,till we meet again.
love pat & john corio
Leopold Family
July 17, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers are with your family.
Henry Kolb
July 17, 2010
Joe and Dave, I was shocked to learn of the passing of Tom. I remember him as a hard working man. God rest his soul.
Kevin & Charlotte Redcay
July 17, 2010
Tom was a great guy. He was a Train enthusiast and always helped us out at our Train Store when we had our shows. He helped customers and enjoyed talking Train shop with them. We are happy we got to knew Tom and share his love of Trains and Collecting. We will miss him dearly. Our deepest Sympathy.....Kevin and Charlotte - Valley Rail Trains
July 17, 2010
Joe, Paulette and Families - Sorry to hear about your loss. Know we are thinking of you. Kim and Roni Moyer
Mike Hein
July 17, 2010
Tommy was a person who loved his friends and would always be looking out for them.Tommy gave us a lot of great memories at the races and the trips to and from the races were always a story in it's self.We will miss you Tommy.
PAUL FREED
July 17, 2010
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FUN WITH TOMMY GOING TOO RACES WITH THE BUS AND TAKING CARE OF HIS WEEDS HE WILL ME MISSED ALOT. HE WOULD OF HELPED ANYONE OF HIS FRIENDS OUT. TOO THE FAMILY MY CONDOLENSES.
July 17, 2010
our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kovacs family tommy was a great friend to all of us he will be deeply missed from Gary grim and family and the entire 611 race team rest in peace
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