Ronald S. Kovacs

Ronald S. Kovacs obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

Ronald S. Kovacs

Ronald Kovacs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Aug. 7, 2024.
Ronald S. Kovacs, December 19, 1943 to August 5, 2024. Loving father of Kathy (Rob) Hudgins, Kim (Brian) Quaid, Kelly (Ted) Kramer, and Ronnie (Denise) Kovacs. Proud Papa to Robby (Emily) Hudgins, and Holly Hudgins. Mia, Liz, Molly, and Kate Quaid. Matt, Nate, Luke, and Lucy Kramer. Maeve, Jack, Noelle, and Mikey Kovacs. Great Papa to Elaya Hudgins.
Loving companion and best friend to Cheryl Orr. Dear brother of Gerry Gabouer, Richard, Robert, Randy and the late Steven Kovacs. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. Ron proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from which he was honorably discharged. After 37 years he retired from the City of Chicago Fire Department. Following retirement, he was fortunate enough to spend much of his time in Huntington Beach, CA and traveling with family and friends.
Visitation Monday, August 12th from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with 6:30 p.m. Chapel Prayers given by Fr. Bill McFarlane at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge; For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.
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