JOSEPH F. KOVATCH Sr.

1942 - 2016

JOSEPH F. KOVATCH Sr. obituary, 1942-2016, Cleveland, OH

JOSEPH F. KOVATCH Sr.

1942 - 2016

BORN

1942

DIED

2016

JOSEPH KOVATCH Obituary

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JOSEPH F. KOVATCH, SR., age 73, beloved husband of Christa (Balint), loving father of Joseph, Jr. (Michelle), David, Robert (Tiffany), Michelle Znidarsic (Phil) and Jon (Lori) Kovatch, dear step-father of Dora (deceased), Geza (Marion), Peter (Tina), and Laura Balint, Jennifer Kasprisin (Lubo), Stephanie MacKinlay (Robert), devoted grandfather of 18, dear brother of Arthur (deceased) and Kenneth, also survived by his loyal dog, "Duke." Together with his brothers Arthur and Ken, Joe was a passionate owner of Kovatch Appliance, originally on Buckeye Road in Cleveland, followed by stores on Noble Road in Cleveland Heights then Mayfield Road in Lyndhurst. With his son David, Joe owned and operated OTI, an appliance installation company. After retirement, Joe enjoyed working for the John Carroll University Police Department, serving in the Guardhouse on Belvoir Blvd. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday at St. Jerome Church. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME 5236 MAYFIELD ROAD, LYNDHURST (EAST OF RICHMOND ROAD) 4-8 p.m. THURSDAY.

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June 14, 2025

Jordyn Kovatch posted to the memorial.

January 5, 2017

Margie Volder posted to the memorial.

January 11, 2016

Donna Peterson posted to the memorial.

Jordyn Kovatch

June 14, 2025

You are deeply missed grandpa , it´s been 9 years without you and we all miss you. You were such a kind loving person and your peanut m&ms were the best I love you so much may you rest in peace

Margie Volder

January 5, 2017

My deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Heather M. Kendel

January 6, 2016

The loss of a father is NEVER easy. May God wrap his arms around each and every one of you during this most difficult time. He sounds like a wonderful man. Blessings and prayers

Sonja DeCapua

January 6, 2016

Michelle, I am truly sorry to hear about your Dad. It has been a long road for him, but you have been there every step of the way. Try to find comfort in the fact that he is no longer suffering. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ross Carbone

January 6, 2016

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Joe at John Carroll. His generosity to all of us on 2nd shift was unrivaled. He quickly became a friend to us all, and not just a coworker. "Joey Snacks" will be missed!

Jackie Rhone

January 6, 2016

Michelle, may God bless you and your family as you go through this difficult time. Be strong and lean on the lord for strength and comfort.

Donna Peterson

January 11, 2016

Always a great personality, I loved taking care of you may you rest peacefully!

January 7, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. - Joe will be missed-not just him but his crazy sense of humor. We will never forget driving with him and his idea for a new main dish (road kill stew). We will remember him as a great friend and a Viking forever.

Ron & Gail Erich

Jennifer kasprisin

January 6, 2016

Joe - my Target trips will never be the same. I will miss seeing you at "Manor Care Beach". But I know you are in paradise now. Love, Jen-daughter.

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