Edward John Covey, 86, Valley Grove, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017, in Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
Edward was born February 24, 1931 in Sharpsville, PA, the son of the late Edward and Antoinette (Tolot) Covey. He was a member of St. Michael Parish Church, Wheeling, WV.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Pirozak) Covey, two children, Andrea (Tony) Lavecchia, and Christopher (Lela) Covey, two sisters, Bunny Covey, and Louise (Smith) McCausland, and one grandchild, Stallone Sabatier.
Edward retired from the U.S. Navy in 1982 as a Captain, after serving for 33 years.
Outside of his professional career, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus 504, Submarine Veterans Association Requin Base, the Navy League, VFW, and the American Legion Post No. 0656.
Friends will be received from 10-11:30 am, Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 pm, Saturday, July 8, 2017, at St. Michael Parish Roman Catholic Church, with the Rev. William Matheny as celebrant.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.
Rest in peace Ed! See you… Rosemary – God keep you safe.
Have thought about you many many times over the years. So sorry that we have not been in contact with such dear folks. Rosemary, do you remember that you both were proxy godparents for our youngest son, Chris, ‘way back in January 1960, Vallejo, CA, St Vincent Ferrer Church? Rest in peace Ed be see’n you…
Covey family – Sorry to hear of the Capt’s passing. We were shipmates on our first submarine – USS SEA LEOPARD SS483. As two Southern Ohio boys we had much in common.
I was saddened to hear of Capt. Covey’s passing. I have great memories of him as Captain of the Daniel Boone SSBN (Gold) in the early 70’s.
My wife Anita and I were bowling partners with Capt. Covey and his wife Rosemary on the Gold team bowling league. It is fun memory.
Rosemary: We send you our love and prayers at this time of such great loss. We have many memories from USNA days and class of ’56 activities which always include Ed. He will be greatly missed by all of our classmates. Worth and Elizabeth Hobbs
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over. John Masefield
to my dear friend of 67 years, “until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand”
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.
Robert Louis Stevenson
to my dearest friend of 67 years “until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand”
We are so sorry to learn of Ed’s passing, Rosemary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rosemary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Accept my heartfelt condolences. Bon Voyage,Ed!!
I was deeply saddened to hear of Eddie’s recent passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss.