William James
Kovatch, Sr., 79
CAMDEN - William James Kovatch, Sr. passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at Kent General Hospital.
Mr. Kovatch was born February 28, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Claire Crukshank Costello.
He had served in the United States Marine Corps. After the military he worked as a telephone repairman for 30 years retiring in 2005. He was a member of the American Legion and Freemasons. Mr. Kovatch enjoyed following Philadelphia sports teams, going on cruises, but especially spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his mother; he was preceded in death by his son, William James Kovatch, Jr.; and sister, Elizabeth Sullivan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Catherine (Lawlor) Kovatch of Camden; daughter, Catherine M. Kovatch and her husband Greg Carrozza of Albuquerque, NM; daughter-in-law, Lam Bernier of Lorton, VA; grandchildren, Ash Kovatch and wife Katrina, Isabella and Julia Carrozza, Judy, and William J. Kovatch, III; and great grandson, Lincoln Kovatch.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Make A Wish Foundation.
For those unable to attend the funeral service there will be a livestream on www.torbertfuneral.com, it can be found under the "Upcoming Livestreams" tab and viewed by clicking on his name.
Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com