KOVACS – Gloria M. of East Meadow, NY on December 21, 2017, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Susan Palmer, her husband John, and predeceased by her children Edward, Brian, and Christopher. Cherished grandmother of Nicole. Adored sister of Angelina, the late Joseph, Rose & Anthony. Family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm, at the Charles J. O’Shea Funeral Home 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd. (Exit 25N SS PKWY) East Meadow, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, 9:45 am, at St. Raphael R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery. www.osheafuneral.com