Damein J Kovacs

Damein "Kovacs" J Kovacs, 16, of Shokan, died tragically Wednesday, May 18, 2016 as the result of an auto accident on Route 28, Shokan.

Damein was a sophomore at Onteora High School, an all round athlete, he started playing football in the Rondout Valley School district before moving to Shokan. He played for the area youth football leagues, then after Onteora stopped their football program, he played for Kingston High School football. At Onteora High he was on the wrestling and baseball teams.

He was country and genuine, sometimes a little too forthright, he loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and logging. He was extremely patriotic, loved the flag and had a great sense of humor. Always helpful he would give you the shirt off his back. He wanted to pursue a career in logging, and had planned on attending Paul Smith's College in the Adirondacks.

He was a hard worker, never doing things half way, he was employed by Fine Line Landscaping & Snowplowing, and this summer he was going to work there full time. A true blue boy, he loved his truck, auto mechanics, things that moved, but he still knew how to give a hug and say "I love you"

His favorite saying was "I may not be here for a long time, but here for a good time". His teachers often referred to him as an "old soul" wise beyond his years.

Damien was born September 26, 1999 in Kingston, and is survived by his loving family, his mother Danyelle Greco Kovacs of Shokan, his father Timothy Dolan of Kingston, his sister Taevin C. Dolan of home, his step Dad Luke Pustilnik of Shokan, grandparents Diana M. Kovacs and Wayne Greco of Cottekill and Tammy and Tom Dolan of West Hurley. His best friend, who was like a brother, Tanner Evans of West Hurley.

His aunt Amanda "Aunt Damanda" Kovacs and her husband Craig Benjamin of Lanesville, his uncles Devin Ostrander and his fiancé Sarah of Haines Falls, TJ Dolan of Jacksonville, Fl. and Todd Dolan of West Hurley and many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his grandmother Carol Kovac - Ostrander.

Entrusted to the care of the Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, the family will receive their friends on Tuesday from 2 - 8 pm.

The Celebration of Damein's life will be at the St. James United Methodist Church, corner of Pearl & Fair St., Kingston on Wednesday at 12 noon. The Rev. Arlene Dawber will officiate. Burial in Hurley Cemetery

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Wildlife Conservation Society
www.wcs.org , 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460

Please leave a condolence for the family at Damein at www.KeyserCarr.com .