  Gerald
"Jerry" F. Coveney was born in Elmira, New York on November 29,
1940, son of John Coveney and Mary Coletta. After graduating from
Norte Dame High School, Jerry joined the U.S. Air Force and was
stationed at numerous locations abour the globe, including Perrin Air
Force Base from 1965 to 1968. Jerry served his country for 28
years and retired to Pottsboro where he lived while working at the
Denison Post Office until his second retirement. He passed away December 22, 2019. Jerry was well known for an amazlingly accurage jump shot, a smooth as silk layup, outstanding ground ball fielding, and a delicious egg salad. Jerry, however, was not joking when discussing or watching his beloved Red Sox and Celtics. Jerry is survived in death by his wife of 51 years, Thurma Jean Coveney; his 2 sons, John and Kevin Coveney; and 3 granddaughters, Audrey and Shelby Coveney, daughters, of John Coveney; and Chloe Coveney, daughter of Kevin and Marivic Coveney. Jerry was a devoted husband and father who was dearly loved and will be forever missed by those whose lives he touched. On January 2, 2020 at noon Gerald will be honored with military honors and interment at Georgetown Cemetery.  Georgetown Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |