Andrew E. Kovach of Bridgeport

Andrew “Andy” E. Kovach passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2018. He was 91. Mr. Kovach was a longtime resident of Bridgeport, PA. A graduate of Pottstown High School, Class of 1944, Andy also attended Montgomery Co. Community College and Penn State. He worked as a financial analyst for the Unisys Corporation and worked for over 50 years part time as a funeral attendant for the Bacchi Funeral Home. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bridgeport, the Men of Malvern, Knights of Columbus Council 3327, Sampson WW II Vets, the Catholic VFW in Bridgeport, and was a 4th Degree Knight of the Fr. Tomko Assembly. Andy had a love of music, enjoyed dancing and was a member of the Polkateer Pals Club. Andy was a devoted husband to his wife, Bridget; they were inseparable. He was an amazing father with a heart of gold. Known as Pop Pop to his grandchildren, words cannot describe the love he had for them. Andy was known for his quick wit and sense of humor. He could always bring a smile to your face. Andy was an inspiration to all.

Andy was a proud US Navy veteran of WW II, serving from 1944 to 1946 in the European Theatre of Operations. He served aboard the USS Diver, which was a rescue and salvage ship responsible for coming to the aid of stricken vessels.

Born in Pottstown, PA on May 20, 1926, he was a son of the late Andrew E. and Susan (Iswalt) Kovach. Surviving is his loving wife of 64 years, Bridget (Kushner) Kovach; two daughters, Lorraine Reid and her husband, William and Patricia Cook; a son, Stephen Kovach and his wife, Keri; two grandchildren, Matthew Cook and Stephanie Evans and her husband, Collin; a sister, Mildred Oxenford; and many other family members. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Eileen Kovach; a brother, John Kovach; and three sisters: Dorothy Sakal, Gertrude Holowis and Margaret Dragus.

Relatives & friends are invited to Andy’s viewing at SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 519 Union Ave., Bridgeport, PA on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 9 to 10:45 am, followed by his Divine Liturgy at 11:00 am. Interment will be in SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Cemetery, King of Prussia, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Andy’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Arrangements are by The Bacchi Funeral Home and Crematory, Ltd., Bridgeport, PA.

Condolences to the family at www.bacchifh. com