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Gabriel Kovacs Obituary

KOVACS Gabriel Andrew Gabriel Andrew Kovacs, age 82, of Orlando, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2007. He was born in Toledo, OH, on April 18, 1925. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Navy and was an air mechanic with the Black Sheep Squadron, under the command of Greg "Pappy" Boyington. He was a member of VFW Post 4287. Mr. Kovacs was preceded in death by his daughter, Susie and wife, Donna. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Kovacs; daughters, Becky Terry and Sherry Scorziell; step sons, Greg and Dan Breeze; seven grandchildren, six great-grand-children, eleven step grand-children and fourteen step great-grandchildren. There was a memorial service with military honors by VFW Post 4287 on June 27, 2007, in East Orlando, FL.

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Published by The Blade on Jul. 1, 2007.

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Becky Minturn

July 3, 2007

Grandpa,
No one in the whole world has a better grandpa than you!! You are so loved by all of us and we will miss you terribly.
I am truely blessed to have had you in my life. My fondest memories are of all of us at the lake. Thanks for always making us laugh and spending time with us. There will never be another one like you, I love you.
Give Grandma Ada and Aunt Sue hugs and kisses and tell them I love them and miss them.
Love You,
Becky Sue

Dan Breeze

July 1, 2007

Papa Gabe,
Thanks for being a wonderful husband to my mom and stepfather to me. I will always remember how you talked to Ace as if he were going to answer you. We will all miss you and we are better people because we got to know you. Thanks for the laughs!

Bill Whitkovic

June 30, 2007

Lud,
You were more than a Father-in-law, more like a second Dad. The times we had building the cottage are not forgotten. All your help in remodeling our first house, Susie and I were so thankful. You were always there for us. You will be truly missed by all who loved you. I was proud to be Gubby Kovacs Son-In-Law.

Kelly McConaughey

June 29, 2007

Grandpa

I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful Grandpa. I will never forget all the memories we have shared, especially at the lake.

Thank you for being such an inspiration and always putting a smile on our faces and cracking us up with your jokes and oneliners.

We love you with all our hearts! Please give my Mom & Grandma a big hug and kiss and let them know we miss them and love them! I am sure you have everyone up in heaven laughing at your oneliners by now!

Love
Kelly, Jason, Evan & Keragan

Marilyn Parker

June 28, 2007

June 28, 2007

Becky,

I am so sorry, I didn't know that you lost you Fathe. I am thinking of you with sincere sympathy.

Take Care,

Marilyn Parker

Steve Terry

June 26, 2007

Grandpa,
All of my best childhood memories come from you and the times I spent at the lake. Thank you for teaching me how to shoot a BB gun, turtle hunt, and fish. Grandpa, I'm going to miss you and the way you always made your grandkids laugh with your famous one liners. Give Grandma Ada and Aunt Sue my love and tell them I miss them. I love you and miss you and I will think of you often.
Semper Fidelis
Your Grandson
Steve

Adam Lorenzen

June 26, 2007

David, and Family,
On behalf of the law enforcement world in Wood County, Ohio and the Lorenzen Family, we would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Kovacs family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

David Terry

June 25, 2007

We will miss you Grandpa!!!! Thanks for teaching us how to fish!

Lisa Daoust

June 25, 2007

I am so blessed to have had such a wonderful Grandfather. He played a big part of some of my best childhood memories, and I will treasure them in my heart forever. His wonderful sense of humor and positive outlook on life will continue to inspire me and put a smile on my face for years to come.
I love you Grandpa, and I will miss you very much. Please give Mom and Grandma hugs and kisses for me.

Love,
Lisa

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