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Ronald Kovack Obituary
The oldest of five children, Ron was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 2nd, 1937, and was the son of the late John and Rita Kovach. After graduating high school, Ron joined the United States Air Force and learned to fly and later attended college at the University of Alabama and Western Illinois University where he earned his Bachelor of Science and Arts Degrees. His charismatic personality eventually led him into the radio business and it was during this time that he met his wife, then Priscilla Smith in Akron, Ohio. In 1965, Ron began work at Merrill Lynch and in 1975 relocated with his family to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He continued his education at Barry University receiving his Master's Degree in Telecommunications. It was during that time that Ron, along with several others, started a television company named Media Productions which went onto to be the first national broadcasts of senior pastor Dr. D. James Kennedy of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. In 1986 Ron departed Merrill Lynch and joined Prudential Bache and was a senior Vice President until 1992. Thereafter Ron started, along with his wife Priscilla and son Brian, Kovack Financial a national financial services organization based in Ft. Lauderdale. During this time, he also served as the President of Knox Theological Seminary, an elder of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and later an elder at Cross Community Church. Ron went on to earn two doctorate degrees; a PHD from Trinity Theological Seminary and D Min in Administration from Liberty University.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years of marriage, Priscilla Kovack and his children, Stacie Kovack, Brian Kovack, Steve Kovack, Darrell Kovack and Sandra Bosse and his 8 grandchildren Joshua, Jordan, Jacob, Anna, Harbor, Kevin, Bryan and Kerissa.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cross Community Church-https://www.thecrosscc.org/donate/
The family honored and commemorated Ronald's life in private gathering.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 4061 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.
Online tributes at: www.kraeerfairchild.com
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Grady Youngbloood
February 15, 2020
Telecommunications. It was during that time that Ron, along with several others, started a television company named Media Productions which went onto to be the first national broadcasts of senior pastor Dr. D. James Kennedy of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. In 1986 Ron departed Merrill Lynch and joined Prudential Bache and was a senior Vice President until 1992. Thereafter Ron started, along with his wife Priscilla and son Brian, Kovack Financial a national financial services organization based in Ft. Lauderdale. During this time, he also served as the President of Knox Theological Seminary, an elder of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and later an elder at Cross Community Church. Ron went on to earn two doctorate degrees; a PHD from Trinity Theological Seminary and D Min in Administration from Liberty University.
Dr. Ronald John Kovack Legecy of the Late Dr. D. James Kennedy
Grady Youngblood
February 15, 2020
Dot and Keith Cobb
February 9, 2020
Our condolences on the sad news of Ron's passing. Our hearts are saddened as we remember the good times back on 47th street back in the 70s and 80s. Ma God continue to bless Ron's wonderful family during this time of grief.
Dot and Keith
Dot and Keith Cobb
February 9, 2020
Our sincere condolences on the sad news of Ron's passing. Our hearts are saddened as we remember all the good times on 47th street back in the 70s and 80s. May God continue to bless this wonderful family during your difficult time of grief.
Dot and Keith
February 5, 2020
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones who passed away in death . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
February 5, 2020
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
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