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Meghan posted a condolence
Friday, February 10, 2012
Grandpa, its coming up on 4 years that you've gone. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. There are days I go visit you and just sit and talk to you for hours; after all,you were always the best listener. Every holiday, I still buy your favorite little candies...sometimes its reeses, others the hard assortment of hard candies you always seem to have in your little red truck. I know I can't really give them to you, and not many people understand why I get them. But they give me a sense that we're still connected, they give me that inner peace. Sometimes, I even go buy you flowers (even though you were never much of a flower person). And I know it may sound silly, but sometimes they're even blue, one of your favorite colors...They say time heals all wounds and it'll get easier. I'm still waiting for the day it becomes just a little bit easier. Maybe you can send me down some strength, I know you have plenty to spare. Anyway, I hope you're having fun on your fishing trip, and I hope you catch the big one :) your sun may have set on this adventure, but alas a new one begins and the sun rises to greet you for all your days to come. I love you buddy <3
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A Denville Resident posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2011
You were in our thoughts as we enjoyed the fishing contest that you began so many years ago. Although you weren't physically present, we know you were there in spirit enjoying the beautiful day with your family and friends.
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Erin posted a condolence
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Hi Grandpa,
Grandma's been pretty sad lately. She misses you and Taffy and is hoping that you are together again. We love you and miss you both. xoxoxox
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Chris posted a condolence
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Dear Dad/Grandpa,
We miss you terribly and love you a lot and want you to know that we're sending extra hugs and kisses to you in heaven today, on what would have been your 75th birthday. Happy Birthday, Dad!
Lots of Love,
Chris, Erin and Christopher and all of your loving family.
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The Covert Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Hi Dad, We can't believe you've been gone for a year already. You're always in our thoughts and prayers and we know that we'll see you again someday.
Your loving family
xoxoxox...
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your friends posted a condolence
Monday, August 3, 2009
You're in our thoughts and prayers everyday.
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Terry posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Dad, We miss you and we love you!
Below are the words that will always remind me of you. Love, Terry
Our Dad was a police officer. He took a lot of pride in wearing his uniform and loved his job. He was proud to be a member of the Denville police force. I think he was a fair guy who had compassion for people, but he also knew that he had a job to do. When he put on the uniform, he always looked ready for whatever the day was going to hold. In fact, his day didn’t end after his shift or his retirement. He would sit in his chair in the kitchen and listened to the plectron so that he knew everything that was going on in Denville.
Our Dad was a fisherman. He loved to take his boat out on the lake to go fishing. He shared this passion with my brother, Bill. They would get up at the crack of dawn to make sure that they got the best fish. He would then bring them home and show us how to clean them. Yep, we’ve gutted fish. Which as a girl, I’m not sure that it is a skill that I have used too often. He enjoyed fishing so much, he started the Denville fishing contest. We would all go with him to the lake across from Valleyview and watch them stock the pond. He would then sleep in his car so that no eager fishermen came at night to fish the good ones out before the contest started. To this day, I am not sure if Denville even has that eager of fishermen. But truth be told, he did “bend” the rules a bit that day and told us where to stand to make sure we got a fish.
Our Dad was a hunter. Another passion that he shared with Bill. They would go off and inevitably, by the next morning, there would be a dead deer hanging in our garage. He was so proud of my brother when he shot a large buck, and his photo was in the newspaper. For the longest time, we had the stuffed deer head in our breezeway, which I think only my dad and brother truly appreciated. Needless to say, I don’t think my mother, sister or I were overly disappointed when the deerhead was relocated to Bill and Mary’s house.
Our Dad was a game warden. He would get calls at all hours to go to rescue some hurt or lost animal. Our property has been home to rabbits, baby deer, turkeys and quail. I’m not sure if the neighbors always appreciated the little petting zoo that we sometimes had. I can still remember the “bobwhite” type call the quails made. He would nurse all of the animals back to health and relocate them back into the wild.
Our Dad loved his dogs. He always had a dog by his side. We mostly had beagles growing up so they could assist on the hunting expeditions. We all almost fell off our chairs when he became attached to his latest dog, Taffy. Taffy is a lapso apso and by anyone’s standards qualifies as a froo-froo dog. Taffy goes to the dog parlor to get a haircut and comes back with a ribbon in her hair. Totally, not my dad’s style. But they had quite the bond. Taffy would follow him around the house and sit under his chair. He missed her a lot so we took Taffy to the rehab so he could see her. It made him so happy.
Our Dad loved Denville. He became a regular at the downtown diners. First Chris’s Kitchen, which turned into Nicks’ and then he moved over to the Cornerstone Café. He loved to sit and talk to the staff and to his friends over a good cup of coffee in the early morning. He loved that ritual. He and his friends would talk about all topics and try to solve the problems of the world. He carried the early morning coffee ritual with him into the hospital and to rehab, where we each took turns getting up and delivering his coffee by 6:30. He actually introduced my sister and I to the fact that 6:30 also exists on Saturday. Previously, we had assumed life doesn’t begin until after 10 on Saturday.
Our Dad was a partner to our Mom. After 44 years of marriage, they were still respectful and devoted to the vows that they had taken. My mom was his key supporter during his illness and he always counted on her to be there to hold his hand.
Our Dad became a grandpa. He enjoyed seeing his grandchildren. He enjoyed having family meals at the holidays when we would all get together. This summer, he drove over to Cooks Pond and would talk to Bill’s kids while they swam.
Our Dad was our Dad. He taught us to rollerskate, ride bikes and to drive. Most importantly, our dad instilled in us a sense of right and wrong, and taught us the importance of dependability, hard work, and friendship. He will always be with us as he is a part of who we are and what we have become. Job well done, Dad. We love you.
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Elaine Kenny posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
To the Covert family:
I'm so sorry for your loss, and our thoughts are with you all during this time.
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John Vialard posted a condolence
Sunday, August 24, 2008
I'm going to miss you a lot my good friend. Hope the fishing is good up there.
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Chris posted a condolence
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Hi Dad, I thought this poem was beautiful and it sounded like something you'd say to us now that you are no longer struggling to breath and have arrived in heaven...
Weep not for me though I am gone into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will, but not for long upon my soul's sweet flight. I am at peace, my soul's at rest. There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed for all those many years.
There is no pain, I suffer not,
The fear now all is gone.
Put now these things out of your thoughts,
In your memory I live on.
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife.
Please do not dwell upon my death,
But celebrate my life.
Copyright 1992 Constance Jenkins
Rest in peace, Dad. We all love you.
Love, Chris
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Meghan Covert posted a condolence
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Grandpa was my best buddy. The person that I could confide in, the person I knew would always be there and support me (even though he may not have always approved). Throughout the years, he taught me about compassion, patience, ingenuity, trusting others, as well as yourself and above all, respect. Besides mental and emotional lessons, he taught me of the life lessons he had learned himself. Teaching skills like fishing to an impatient little girl was not a simple task, but to grandpa, he'd sit there all day until you knew how to cast, watch the bobber, and reel in the line by heart. I remember my first trip to Lake George with Grandpa. We sat there for hours upon hours every day until I caught my very first fish, a bass. I remember that crazy smile that he had, telling and showing me that he was proud, without even saying it. And as for driving...i'm not exactly sure if it was the wisest move teaching and allowing me to drive his prized red truck. I can remember quite a few times when that beautiful, shiny truck, grandpa and I almost wound up in either the lake, the woods, or flying into oncoming traffic. No matter what trouble we got ourselves into, we always had a boatload of fun.
When Shannon, Ryan, Erin, and Caitlin were all born, they each became another light in his life. Shannon- a buddy to relax and eat root beer and butterscotch candies with, Ryan- a friend to share a manly bond with and show him the ways, Erin- Grandpa’s little artist, the one that would illustrate his crazy out there stories, and Caitlin- a partner in crime, the one that would commit the act of taking the candy from next to his favorite chair, get caught by Grandpa, but would never really get in trouble because she ran way too fast for him.
His amazing children, the trophies of his life, each held their own spots in his heart as well. My wonderful father, his first born, Will was his all around best friend. He taught him how to fish and hunt and helped him to get his very first nine pointer when he was just a mere seventeen years old. Terry, his first little girl, was his sports pal. Whether it was watching the pros like the NY Giants and the Yankees or watching her play throughout the years, they’d always have that special bond. Chrissy, the baby of the family was his personal medical adviser. Throughout his life, he’d slip in and out of trouble but she was always there to tell him what to do and how to do it, even though he was too stubborn to listen half the time. Mary, Will’s wife, as well as Chris, Chrissy’s husband played a huge role in his life.
Lastly, was Grandpa’s other half, the one that completed him, my grandmother Kathy. An amazing mother, spectacular grandmother, caring and compassionate friend, and just the all around best, she kept him in line (well most of the time). They were the town’s dynamic duo, known to all. They were and still are role models to everyone with their love so strong and their trust so deep. I know Grandpa loved her deeply, as much as one person possibly could.
We all loved William Covert no matter what name he went by. Whether it was Grandpa, Bill, Buddy, Dad, or Love of My Life, we’re all going to miss that sweet, wonderful, adventurous man in the shiny red truck. Places and events will never be the same without him, such as “the diner club”- the place where he could sit, discuss, and attempt to solve the problems of the world with his friends. And I’m sure that any coffee place is going to miss him, considering he drank 6 cups a day. But most of all will be the family and friends he treasured deeply. He will always be in our hearts until the end of time.
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Barbara and Bill Wright posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2008
Kathy to you and your beautiful family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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karen giralt posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2008
dear mr covert, i'm glad i got to see you not too long ago. i have many memories of you when i was a child growing up on our street! you will be missed. my thoughts are with mrs covert, billy, terry, chrissy, and family. i wish you comfort and peace. love, karen
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karen giralt posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2008
dear mr covert, i'm glad i got to see you not too long ago. i have many memories of you when i was a child growing up on our street! you will be missed. my thoughts are with mrs covert, billy, terry, chrissy, and family. i wish you comfort and peace. love, karen
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Edith and Gavin Rooney posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2008
Our sympathies to the Covert Family.
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Ramiz Hadjiyski posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2008
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Terry and family.
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CJ posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2008
REST IN PEACE WITH GOD. YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE THAN ON EARTH.WE WILL MISS YOU!SEE YOU SOON WHEN I GET UP THERE.XO
PS MY MOM IS FRIENDS WITH TERRY AND MY MOM ASKED HER TO BE MY AUNT ASLO TO BE MY 4 BROTHERS AUNT.
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CJ posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2008
REST IN PEACE WITH GOD. YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE THAN ON EARTH.WE WILL MISS YOU!SEE YOU SOON WHEN I GET UP THERE.XO
PS MY MOM IS FRIENDS WITH TERRY AND MY MOM ASKED HER TO BE MY AUNT ASLO TO BE MY 4 BROTHERS AUNT.
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CJ posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2008
REST IN PEACE WITH GOD. YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE THAN ON EARTH.WE WILL MISS YOU!SEE YOU SOON WHEN I GET UP THERE.XO
PS MY MOM IS FRIENDS WITH TERRY AND MY MOM ASKED HER TO BE MY AUNT ASLO TO BE MY 4 BROTHERS AUNT.
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Lisa Sporel posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2008
To Christine & the Covert Family:
I just want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time.
Lisa
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Joe & Maureen Curran posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2008
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are sure Bill is at rest. Love to all.
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Mercedes & Mario Ferrao posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2008
Keep him in your hearts and forever he will be with you.
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Doreen Pickett (Nunn) posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Dear Covert Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Mr. Covert will always be remembered for his smile, caring and most of all one of our dearest fathers to the Emerald GrenaDears. He will be deeply missed but the memories he left us through out the years will always be remembered.
Love,
Doreen (Nunn) Pickett
Emerald GrenaDears
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The Marshall Family posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Bill, Mary, and Family,
Our deepest condolences - our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
The Marshall family
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The Sommers Family posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2008
We are greatly saddened by the passing of Bill. Our prayers are with his family. May he rest in piece.
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Colleen Salvato posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2008
We're so sorry to hear of Mr. Covert's passing. Wasn't it only yesterday we were all children playing across the street? Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. God bless you all.
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Lisa Yuill posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2008
This coming school year will not be the same without Bill waving to the bus drivers as they exit Riverview School in the afternoon. It was certainly something I enjoyed and looked forward to each day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kathy and your family.
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Kimberley M. Philson posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Mrs. Covert, Christine, Terry and Billy. I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Covert passing. I wanted you all to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
You are such a wonderful family and I will always look back fondly of growing up on St. Mary's Place with you guys
In looking back, I remember your dad walking the beagles Ginger and Jenny...
I'll never forget the site of the deer hanging in the garage after your dad and Billy went hunting...nice..
Also, the goldfish pond in the backyard and how he had kept your swimming pool so clean and perfect...
Anyway, just some of the fond memories of your dad....
With my deepest sympathy,
Kim (Curran) Philson and family
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Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Baynes posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Terry and family
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Denise Katzenberger posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2008
To the Covert family - Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr. Covert. I have such fond memories of his warm smile and growing up on St. Mary's Place. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Denise (Schulte) Katzenberger and family
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Brett Ollerenshaw posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2008
I could always look forward to a good conversation when I saw his red truck coming down the hill from Bill's House.My best to the whole family.
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Victoria Chorbajian posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2008
May God Bless the Covert family in this sad time.
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FLORENCE LEINER posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2008
I was sorry to read of Bill's passing. My thoughts are with your family at this trying time. Katherine, I don't know if you remember me but My 1st husband, Bob Pharaoh, and I were married at St. Mary's the same day as you and Bill, i.e., June 20, 1964. So many years ago.......
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Linda Hogan & Michael DeVito posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Bill Sr. was a very dear man.
We will greatly miss his being with us. Our sincerest condolences to all his family.
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ann wojciak posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, and very dear.
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Elissa Benes posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Mrs. Covert & Family: I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember him being the bus driver for Emerald Grenadears and keeping us from getting in trouble. He will be missed.
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Kerry (Walsh) Stevenson posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Thank you for always welcoming me into your family. You and your family have always been so kind and wonderful to me for gosh, over 20 years now. You are loved and missed already. Tell my Mom I say hello! Love, Kerry xoxo
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Kevin Walsh posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
I will miss ya big guy. Wish I could be there to say goodbye in person. Thank you for all the happy memories. Rest in peace.
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Mark Walker posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
My prayers and condolences go out to Terri and the family.
God bless,
The Walkers
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Janet and Mary Ann posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Sincere sympathy to you and your family. I will always remember how Bill came to our assistance when the deer crashed through Lakeview's doors. Keep in touch.
Janet & Mary Ann
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Isaac DeLuca posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are will all of you in this time of sadness. Isaac DeLuca
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Peggy Kirchhoff posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
My dear friend Christine, Katherine and entire family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
I pray for strength for all of you as you honor the memory of your dear Father and Husband
With love Peggy Kirchhoff
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Peggy Kirchhoff posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
My dear friend Christine, Katherine and entire family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
I pray for strength for all of you as you honor the memory of your dear Father and Husband
With love Peggy Kirchhoff
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Chris Reilly posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Mrs. Covert,
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Peace & Love,
Chris Reilly
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Dennis Haggerty posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Rest in pease at the "Big Fishing Hole" in the sky.
God Bless You from all the Members of the Round Valley Trout Association Inc.
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Texas Walsh Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
We will greatly miss Mr. Covert and all his hunting and fishing stories about he and Bill. Denville was blessed to have him as an active member of our community for so many years.
-Greg Walsh and family.
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Elizabeth Smolko Weir posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
My deepest sympathy and condolences.
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The Storicks & Co. posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
To all- please know our hearts and spirits are there in your time of need but our wallets do not allow us to be physically closer. Our deepest sympathies; we hope you can feel our hugs and kisses from NC.
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Eileen & Jared Bayer posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
We send our regrets for unfortunately being unable to make the services. We send our condolances and love to the family. He was a great man and may we all remember him for the good times. With deepest respect, Eileen & Jared
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Pat Mulligan posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
My prayers are with you and your family. May you rest in peace. It has been a long journey.
Pat
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WALTER JOHNSON posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
TO THE COVERT FAMILY,SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT BILL OUT HERE IN NV.SEEMS LIKE EVERY TIME I AM HERE SOMEONE I KNOW PASSES ON.HOPE BILL DIDNT SUFFER AS SO MANY B4 HIM DID.I AM MOVING OUT HERE IN NV BUT STILL READ THE DAILY RECORD.I WILL MISS BILL AS WE HAD A GOOD FRIENDSHIP.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.WALTER
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BILL WALSH posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
BILL GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FINAL TRIP. I'M SURE YOU WILL BE IN A BETTER PLACE.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. BILL WALSH
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Circle of Prayer posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge You as the giver of life and that you are the one who calls each one of us to eternal life. We present the soul of Your servant, William. We pray for all who have been affected by the death of a loved one and we especially lift up his family that they all will know the comfort, peace and strength of Your love in their lives.
We pray, too, for those who walk in support that they will always bring Your love in a gentle and understanding way. We ask through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Our Condolences...
Circle of Prayer,
Church of Our Lady of Mercy,
Whippany, New Jersey
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Barbara Bellamente posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Covert family
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David Schulte posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Our condolences to all the Covert family. The neighborhood will miss a good man.
David and Winnie Schulte.
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Anita M. Kalyan posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Kathy, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loving children William, Theresa, Christine, their spouses and your grandchildren Meghan,Shannon, Ryan, Caitlin, and Erin.
Love,
Anita
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Sheri Ventura posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Dear Mrs. Covert, Christine, Terry, Bill and families,
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Covert's passing but know your faith will be a source of strength for you all. Please know that I have thought of you often and you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheri Ventura
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Kathy Zuzock posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
My symathies to Kathy and her family. What a fixture he always was there on St. Mary's Place and his frequent visits to my office at Public Works, he will be missed.
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patty long posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
As a child growing up in the Emerald Grenadears, Mr. Covert was alway the to lend a hand and a smile.
I as so sorry for your loss.
Patty Long
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The Lynch Family posted a condolence
Monday, August 18, 2008
To The Covert Family,
Our love and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. He will be missed, but will be in our hearts and Heaven watching over us every day.
With deepest sympathy,
Richard and Christine Lynch(Cerchione) and Family
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Tammy Boyd posted a condolence
Monday, August 18, 2008
Dear Mrs. Covert, Bill, Mary, & Family I am sorry for teh passing of Mr.Covert. I remember when I bought my house up the hill from the bus garage on Vista Way how he would "keep track" of me coming and going! He was like a fixture at the garage now he will be able to visit Bill & Jr. and carry on where they left off! Sorry for the loss
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Brian posted a condolence
Monday, August 18, 2008
Godspeed my friend, until we together fish again...
Brian
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Erin posted a condolence
Monday, August 18, 2008
Grandpa,
Mommy, Daddy and I miss you so much already and hope that you are happy in heaven. We love you.
Erin xoxoxoxoxoxox...
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Shannon posted a condolence
Monday, August 18, 2008
Dear Grandpa, I'm really going to miss waving to you every time my bus goes past your house and seeing you sitting out in your old lawn chair with Taffy, but I know how much better you feel now that you are in Heaven. It'll never be the same without you, but it's what's best. I love you so much, Grandpa. I miss you
XOXO -Love, Shannon <3
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Caitlin posted a condolence
Monday, August 18, 2008
Grandpa, I'm sorry that you didn't feel better. Can I write you letters in heaven? I love you Grandpa, Love, Hustle (Caitlin)
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Ryan posted a condolence
Monday, August 18, 2008
Grandpa, I really miss you.It is hard to not see you. I love you. Love, Ry
