Beloved husband of Val A. Kovac (nee Rowbottom). Dear father of Ernest (Lisa) Kovac, Rita (Scott) Hunt, Mary (Chris) Martin, Roseann Kovac, Nicholas (Leah Montre) Kovac, Timothy Kovac, Daniel (the late Jessica) Kovac, Kathleen (Misty) Wade and the late Anthony Kovac. Dear grandfather of Catherine, Megan, Andrew, Jonathan, Mariah, Scott, Sabrina, Gabriel, Jordan, Layla and Walter. Dear brother of Stephen (Diane) Kovac, Patricia DeLaney and the late Carol Kovac. Dear friend of Dwight Cartier. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
SERVICES: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Road Affton, Missouri 63123) on Tuesday, October 6, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (3140 Meramec Street St. Louis, Missouri 63118) on Wednesday, October 21, 10:00 a.m. Devine Liturgy will be held at St. Anthony the Great Byzantine Catholic Church (7100 Virginia Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63111) on Friday, October 30, 10:30 a.m.
Mr. Kovac was a secular Franciscan and a founder of St. Anthony the Great Byzantine Catholic Church. Mr. Kovac was also an avid falconer. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Pro Life Across America or Multiple Sclerosis appreciated.
May You Find Heavenly Glory in Heaven!
Thanks Brother, We love you
Heartfelt condolences to Nick, Leah and Walter and to Nick’s extended family on the loss of their father and grandfather. Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord.
My condolences go out to Val, Ernie, Nick and all the rest of Mike’s family. I’m sure that Mike is now at peace in God’s heavenly kingdom. I regret losing contact with Mike over these past years, but I would like to say that it was a real blessing for me to have worked with Mike for over ten years. He was a skilled and knowledgeable plumber and he helped me to learn the trade. He was always helpful and generous with his time. He also impressed me as a faith-filled and holy man. This world was a better place for having him here.
Rest in peace, Mike…
Remembering Mike in my prayers and at the altar. Trusting he’s found rest where are the light of God’s face shines. His family and loved ones are especially in my prayers these days
With deepest sympathy to the family. Mike will be greatly missed.
My prayers and love to all the Kovacs, especially Rosie and Val. Mike will always be remembered for his stories, faith, and hardwork.
My Father was a Renaissance Man. He did nothing typical. He was the sewer of the clothes. He didn’t like sports till much later in life when my Mother had finally had worn him down, because she loves baseball and football. He loved Art and classic music, birds of prey, weirdly wonderful foods, ( I am forever grateful I got his tastebuds). He couldn’t just be Catholic , he had to be Byzantine Catholic. He was wonderful, and he will be sorely missed. All of his children who are still on earth are grateful he was our Poppa.
I extend my deep sympathy and condolenses to all the Kovac family, especially to Val and her childreen, as well as my cousins, Pat, Carol and Steve. I am sure he will be missed by all of you. All of you and Mike will be in my prayers. I was so happy and surprised to see that Mike was a member of the Secular Franciscans. May he rest in Peace with Our Lord and St. Francis. I am sorry that I wil not be able to attend the visitation for Mike, especailly since members of your family were supportive of our family when Sr. Annette died a few years ago.
Dearest Mary and family,
We send you our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
“Another leaf has fallen,
another soul has gone.
But still, we have God’s promises,
in every robin’s song.
For he is in His heaven,
and though He takes away,
He always leaves to mortals,
the bright sun’s kindly ray.
He leaves the fragrant blossoms,
and lovely forest, green.
And gives us new found comfort,
when we on Him will lean.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to all the Kovac family, especially to Val and their children and my cousins, Pat, Carol and Steve. I was surprised and happy to learn that Mike was a member of the Secular Francisans. May Our Lord and St. Francis welcome him to his new home in Heaven. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the Visitation, especially since members of your family were supportive to ours when, my sister, Sister Annette, ASC died several years ago. Mike and all of you will be in my special prayers.
Thank you Mike for being my sponsor, a long with Val. You taught me a great deal, about the Secular Franciscan Life. You were always ready to help someone in need. Rest in the Peace of the Eternal Kingdom.
Hey Pop,
I know you are not Irish but i like the sentiment.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.”
May you find peace in the arms of Jesus. You were amazing and I loved all of your kovac jokes LOL hope you’re going to be there when we arrive so that I can have at least a couple more. Praying for the family. XOXO
My brother Mike was endlessly interesting, from a string of unusual pets to the stilts he made for us, to his interests in art, history, science, religion, comic books, his bike adventures etc.! My childhood was so enriched by having him for a brother. The best thing about him though was his basic goodness. If anyone needed his help he was there for them no matter when or where or how tired he was. His tombstone should read:“Our world is a much better place because he was here.” Myself and my daughters greatly miss him.