Patrick D. Covell, 64, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Lourdes Hospital of Binghamton, surrounded by his family, following a short illness.

Pat was born on September 14,1948 in Walton, the son of Harvey D. and Eleanor (Pratt) Covell Sr. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1966, Drake College of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and the State University of New York at Oneonta where he earned a teaching certificate. On May 29, 1971 he married the former Mary Stewart of Ft.

Lauderdale, Florida.

Pat proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He retired from the Prudential Insurance Company after 26 years as an insurance agent and financial planner. Following retirement Pat was a substitute teacher and assisted the Walton Varisty Football program.

He was a member of the Walton Mountain Sportsman's Club where he previously served as a member of the board; the Delaware County Agricultural Fair Board, serving as current Secretary; former Village of Walton Trustee; and owner/operator with Mary of the P&M Snack Bar at the Delaware County Fair. He has also volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America and coached Small Fry Football.

Pat was also a loyal and integral member of the Walton Fire Department. He joined the Fancher Hook & Ladder Company #3 on June 12, 1973. He served as Lieutenant and Captain in Company #3. He later served as Assistant Chief, following the consolidation of the various

fire companies in Walton. Pat also served as a Captain for many

years of both the Fire Deptartment and the Walton Emergency Squad. Pat was instrumental in the planning and construction of the new fire hall, serving as chair of the building committee. Pat also either chaired or served on various committees for the many fundraisers, clam bakes, dinners, Christmas parties and other gatherings that benefitted the department. He was also the chair of the BINGO and Bell Jar committee and most recently the kitchen remodeling project. According to Bob Brown, current Fire Chief, "Pat always worked to make the Walton Fire Department and EMS the best around". Pat will long be remembered as an energetic and positive influence with everything he did, whether it was at home, at school, at camp, the fire hall or anywhere in the community.

Pat loved fishing, hunting, golfing, NASCAR and spending time at camp with his family and friends. He and Mary enjoyed traveling, especially a recent trip to Ireland. He was very proud of his family and loved them dearly.

He is survived by his loving family, his wife of 42 years, Mary; two

daughters: Erika Covell and Ryan Berry of Johnson City; Katie Covell

and Josh Taggart of Walton; one son, Kyle and Jennifer Covell of St.

Petersburg, Florida; his mother, Eleanor Covell of Walton; a sister, Kathy and Scott Davis of Otego; two brothers: Harvey and Claudia Covell and Steve and Beth Covell, both of Kernersville, NC; three grandchildren, Noah Covell, Audrey Covell, and Alexander Berry; Sister And Brother-in-law, Carol and Stanley Dobies of Newtonville, MA; and Sharron Stewart of Durham, NC; his uncle, Ronald Pratt of Oneonta; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Harvey Covell Sr., and a sister, Shirley Barlow.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Walton Fire Department, 61 West St., Walton, NY. A Fire Department Final Alarm will be held at 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday morning, May 15 at the First United Methodist Church, 101 North St., Walton, NY with Rev. Mark Del Giudice officiating.

Committal services will follow at Walton Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements are with Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

Memorial contributions in Pat's memory may be made to the Walton Volunteer Fire Department & Emergency Squad, 59-61 West Street, Walton, NY 13856, the First United Methodist Church, 101 North St., Walton, NY 13856, the American Cancer Society, 5 Oak St., Sidney, NY 13838, or Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal, NY 13850.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our web site at www.courtneyfh.com.