Anneliese Kovach

Anneliese Kovach (nee Gerritzen), 90, longtime Caldwell resident passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family at Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell, NJ on Monday, July 10, 2023 from 4 to 6 p.m. A Mass will be held at St. Aloysius Church, Caldwell, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., immediately followed by the interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

For directions or to send the family condolences please visit www.ippolitofuneralhomes.com.

Born in The Bronx, N.Y., Mrs. Kovach was a resident of Caldwell for more than 55 years.

She was employed as a registered nurse at Montclair Community Hospital, Montclair, for many years before retiring. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling the world with her husband.

Mom was an avid knitter and counted cross stitcher, loved gardening and baking and found joy in her extensive mineral, shell and bird collections. She was an active member of the Caldwell Senior Citizens and enjoyed being involved in planning and partaking in various activities.

A devout catholic, Anneliese was an active parishioner at St. Aloysius Church, where she was also involved in RCIA and the Faith Quest.

The beloved wife, steadfast companion of 68 years to the late Michael Kovach, she was the loving mother of Virginia (Patrick) Jakimowicz, Elisabeth (Richard) Godlesky, Daniel (Susan) Kovach, John (Geralyn) Kovach, Anneliese (David) Nault, the late Michael Kovach and Thomas Kovach; cherished grandmother of Michael (Jamie) Kovach, William (Nicole) Kovach, Christopher Kovach, James Jakimowicz, Andrew Jakimowicz, Anneliese (Julian) Meloni, Laura Godlesky, Christine (Orlando) Teixeira, Timothy (Michelle) Kovach, Gabriel Kovach, Melanie Nault, Sarah Nault, and cherished great-grandmother of Anneliese Kovach, Mary Kovach, Michael Kovach, Sophia Meloni, Amelia Meloni, Kayden Godlesky, Benjamin Teixeira, Joseph Perkins, Anthony Perkins and Nathan Kovach. She is also survived by her dear sister-in-law, Mary Kovach, and daughters-in-law, Amy Kovach and Mary McAloon.

Mrs. Kovach was also predeceased by her parents, Josef and Helen (nee Harms) Gerritzen; sister-in-law, Helen Niewadowski, cherished granddaughter, Margaret Caubet and great-granddaughter, Alaina Teixeira.

In lieu of flowers donations to St. Aloysius Church, 219 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, NJ 07006 would be appreciated.