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Michael John Bove, proud veteran

January 27, 2023

Michael John Bove, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at his home. He was born July 23, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of the late Alfred and Adeline Bove.

Michael was a proud veteran having honorably served in the U.S. Army. He built a career as an electrician, working for many years in commercial businesses.  A Philadelphian at heart, he remained a loyal and avid Philly sports fan, in particular, the Eagles, who rewarded his steadfast dedication in 2018 with the Super Bowl win. Michael also enjoyed attending Corvette and air shows.  More than anything, he appreciated the time spent with those he held most dear. Michael was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.  Loved by many, he will be deeply and genuinely missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Barrett Bove; and his brothers:  Dr. Alfred Bove, Richard Bove and Ronald Bove. He is survived by his loving wife, Katherine Pecko of Rehoboth Beach; his children:  Kimberly D'Eletto (James) of Norwood, Pa., Debra Kohl (David) of West Chester, Pa., and Michael Bove Jr. (Natalie) of Media, Pa.; his stepson, Steve Pecko (Lauren); his grandchildren:  James D'Eletto, Erica D. Lalli, Theresa Razonski, Jocelyn Romano, Michael Justin Bove, Marissa Kohl, Matthew Kohl, Jaiden Pecko and Antonio Pecko; his great-grandchildren; and his sisters:  Nancy Tapper and Carol Gray.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes, where friends may call beginning at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS  66675-8516, support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Visit Mr. Bove's Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.

 

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