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Kovarik, James C.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, of Syracuse, New York died on January 5, 2020 at age 87, after a short illness, and now joins his wife Marie and sons James and Gary. Father of Susan Kovarik (Brian); Donna Romanow (Jake); David Kovarik (Heidi); Ann Laffaye; Julie Nolfo (Drew) and daughter-in-law Julie Kovarik (Gary). James is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, his brothers Eugene Kovarik and Albert Kovarik, and was a dear uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many.
James was a graduate of St Mary's Catholic HS and St. Louis University. He played 4 years of professional baseball and served in the US Army. He worked for 35 years at General Electric, primarily in Syracuse, NY prior to moving to Phoenix, AZ after retirement. In 2019, James moved back to Syracuse NY with his companion for the last 7 years, Theresa Hallquist.
Services: A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., February 15th at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road in Kirkwood, MO followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Diabetes Association are appreciated.
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Patricia Conklin
January 30, 2020
I worked for many years with Jim. He was the consummate gentleman and manager. I also met his son David who followed in his image of a Christian father. Jim and Marie visited us in Florida as he related to his former friends from GE. He exemplified professionalism with kindness and understanding of his employees and friends. Rest In Peace my friend.
Augie Albanese and Patricia Conklin
Carolyn Noroski Stillman
January 30, 2020
To the Kovarik family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
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