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  Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund
John Kovacs

Firefighter
Tillsonburg Fire Department
1961 - 2015

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Kovacs, who died at age 54, joined Tillsonburg Fire Services 25 years ago. He also served three years with the Houghton Township Fire Department.
A Tillsonburg native raised in Houghton Township, Kovacs was an insurance broker and co-owner of E.R. Adams Insurance, Tillsonburg.

His business partner, Bob Smith, said Kovacs was “my little brother.”
“I was a firefighter for 22 years and because of my involvement, he tried it too,” Smith said. “He was a very conscientious and capable individual. John was physically strong and there was no task he was not willing to take on.”
Not only was Kovacs a dedicated firefighter, Deputy Fire Chief Terry Saelens said he was active in the local firefighters' association, serving as treasurer for 15 years.
“John played a key role in any fundraising and was active with everyone from recruits to retirees,” Saelens said.
“His passing is leaving a huge gap in the department,” he added.
Smith said Kovacs was an “uplifting individual.”
“He always saw the good side of everyone and was always positive.”

55th DMMF Donation - 19 May 2016

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Tillsonburg Soccer Field
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Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund
2009 - 2025

PO Box 1400
Zurich ON N0M 2T0


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    • Logo
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    • Volunteer of the Year Award
    • Volunteer for Veteran's and Service Persons
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  • 100K In A Day
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  • 2024 Dancing With The Stars of 911
    • The Couples! >
      • Couple 1
      • Couple 2
      • Couple 3
      • Couple 4
      • Couple 5
      • Couple 6
      • Couple 7
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      • Zola NCube
      • Raquel Sofia
      • Shawna Kwan
      • Crystal Clackett
      • Andrea Gittens
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      • Shannon McGrady
      • Jim
      • Commissioner T. Carrique
      • Samantha Vollick-Quinlan
      • Ashley Strocki