Richard Carl Covey

WILMINGTON - Richard Carl Covey, 68, died on Wednesday, June 16 after a five-year struggle brought on by multiple strokes.
Richard was born on October 31, 1953, in Bennington to Robert L. Covey Sr. and Jean (Cook) Covey, joining his older brother Robert Jr.
Richard joined the Wilmington Fire Department as a junior firefighter in 1970 under the watchful eye of Chief Barker Willard. Richard went up the ranks and ended his career as the assistant chief.
He married Monique Holland on June 28, 1986. Together, they built their home on Ray Hill and were blessed with two daughters. Danielle was her father’s shadow, joining him at the firehouse as a little girl, and joining the department herself in 2001. Danielle also worked alongside her dad and grandfather. Nicole was Daddy’s little blue-eyed blonde.
Richard worked with his father at R.L. Covey & Son for 43 years. Richard was a devoted employee, passing on family vacations to ensure the work got done.
Richard was a founding member of Deerfield Valley Rescue, and was an active member from 1974 to 1984. He served on the cemetery commission in the town of Wilmington for many years. He was an active member of the Deerfield Valley Stumpjumpers Snowmobile Club and enjoyed his late-night, peaceful trips grooming the trails. Richard served as fire warden for the towns of Wilmington and Somerset.
He leaves his wife of 35 years, Monique; his daughter Danielle (Ricky) Kennett; his father Robert L. Covey Sr.; brother Robert L. (Kathie) Covey Jr.; granddaughters Gracelyn Moore,  Aaryanna Rounds, Jacqueline Gerbasi, and twins Jaylin and Kaydin Kennett; son-in-law Cody Gerbasi; mother-in-law Mildred Holland; sister-in-law Angelique Colford; former brother-in-law Mark Colford; brother-in-law Rusty Holland; nephews Mark and Jeremy Covey, Tyler and Corey Colford; niece Erin Covey; many cousins, including a sister he never had Carol King Reed; and aunts; as well as many friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his mother Jean on December 12, 1991, and his daughter Nicole on April 12, 2020.
The family would like to thank the many health care workers that were there during this five year journey, including two special ladies who allowed him to be at home for two years, Jane Raymo and Sue Galipo.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 26, at 11 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Wilmington.  Burial with firefighter honors will follow in the family lot in Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home on Friday, June 25, from 4 to 6 pm when the family will be present. Memorial gifts may be made to the Wilmington Firefighters Association, for the brotherhood fund, in care of Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home, PO Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.
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