Alexander J. Kovacs Jr.

Alexander, also known as “A.J.”, was born in Danbury, CT, a son of the late Alexander J. Kovacs, Sr. and Christine Bradley Kovacs. He was a proud young Boy Scout. He graduated from St. Joseph’s School in Danbury, attended high school in Danbury, CT, and Brewster, NY and graduated from Lee Academy in Lee, MA, before entering the Navy. He served honorably as a boiler technician on the aircraft carrier USS Princeton located off the Vietnam coast during the Vietnam War.

Alexander owned A.J. Kovacs Co., Inc., a sand and gravel mining and trucking company in Danbury for many years. He later worked as a heavy equipment salesperson for Edward Ehrbar, Inc., and a truck salesman for Bridgehaven Ford Trucks. He was a consummate payloader operator and could operate any heavy equipment type with ease.

He loved his Harley motorcycle, and his vintage Corvette, he played the banjo, enjoyed bluegrass music, surf fishing in Florida, as well as bass fishing in Connecticut. He was a mischievous, fun loving person who will be sorely missed.

In addition to his wife of 44 years, survivors include his sister, Christine Kovacs Durkin; and numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

He was predeceased by his brother, Donald A. Kovacs, and a sister, Sandra Kovacs Emerson.

A Graveside Service with military honors will be held at 12:30pm on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the mausoleum of St. Peter Cemetery, 71 Lake Ave. Ext., Danbury, CT.

Friends will be received from 10:00am - 12:00pm on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, CT.

Please omit flowers. Contributions in Mr. Kovac's memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.