Edward J. Covell

1942 - 2018

Edward J. CovellEdward J. Covell passed away peacefully at his home on Friday January 12, 2018 with his beloved wife Dawn at his side and surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old.Born on November 22, 1942 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of Agnes L. Covell of Saratoga Springs and the late Emmitt I. Covell. Ed graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1962. He enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 - 1964. While growing up, Edward worked with his grandfather, John Gailor, for the Saratoga Springs City School District and then again later in life as a bus driver for many years. Edward was also employed with the Town of Greenfield Highway Department until he started his career with the Saratoga County Sheriff's Department. Ed rose in the department of corrections from an officer of corrections to Chief Deputy until his retirement in 1998. Ed's proudest accomplishments while working for the Sheriff's Department were beginning the Toys for Tots program, directing St. Josephs wood workshop and coordinating many volunteer programs. Ed had many hobbies, including bird and wildlife watching, collecting model trains, as well as being an avid history buff. Ed was an exceptional animal lover, especially his two cats Chloe and Keegan, who never left his side. Ed was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Ballston Spa, NY and loved cooking the Sader Meal for parish members. He was also a member for many years of the Greenfield Fire Department. Ed loved camping, fishing, hunting and long drives through the Adirondacks with his son. He loved spending time travelling with his wife Dawn and going on cruises and to casinos. Ed had many people he considered family and many of those people affectionately referred to him as him Papa Eddie. His greatest love and joy came from spending time with his grandchildren and those he loved.Edward is predeceased by his father Emmitt Covell. He is also predeceased by four brothers, Donald Covell, Frank Covell, Robert Covell and Walter Covell and three sisters, Virginia Bull, Mildred Bull and Geraldine Fitzgerald. Edward will be sadly missed by his mother Agnes Covell of Saratoga Springs, and his loving wife Dawn M. Covell of Ballston Spa, his children, Meredith (Wally) Rumpf of Greenfield Center, Chad Covell of Hadley, Kristin Gaba of Greenfield Center, Heather Gaba (Darrin Smith) of Porter Corners and his grandchildren Morgan Rumpf, Haley Rumpf, Faith Smith and Dalton Smith. Others he considered his kids were Kitty and Wesley Rumpf and their children Hunter and Sierra as grandchildren, Jonny and Kayla Davis and their children Taylor, Lillian, Zoe and Harper. Edward will also be missed by many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. His family would also like to give a special thanks to Ed's Sister in-law and Brother In-Law, Theresa and Steve Harrington and his nieces, Laurel and Mikayla Whalen.There will be a celebration of life at Christ Episcopal Church, 15 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY on Friday January 19th. Family and friends may pay their respects from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, service immediately following at 7:00 PM. Memorial donations can be made in memory to the American Diabetes Association https://donations.diabetes.org.Floral arrangements may be sent to Tunison Funeral Home at 105 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 12866. Online memories can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.