Michael Evans Kove

Michael Evans Kove passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025 in Willis, TX at the age of 87 following a number of years suffering with dementia. Michael was born on July 5, 1938, to the late Bernard and Helen Kove.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Susan Kove and a son and daughter from a previous marriage: Jeremy Joseph Kove and Victoria Kove Marshall. Michael was also the proud grandfather of three grandsons, Emmet Marshall, Barlow Marshall, and Izzy Kove as well as his granddaughter Harper Kove.

Born in Liberty, New York, Michael grew up in Hurleyville (a hamlet of the town of Fallsburgh, NY) and graduated in 1956 from Fallsburgh Central High School.

Michael received an A.B. Degree in Business Administration from St. Lawrence University in 1961 and M.P.H. (Master's in Public Health) Degree in Hospital administration from Yale University in 1965.

Michael also served in the United States Army, Medical Service Corps where he was honorably discharged as 1st Lieutenant in 1963.

The first part of Michael’s career was spent in three teaching hospitals. These included the position of Director of Planning at University Hospital – University of California, San Diego, CA; Associate Director of Planning at Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, Bronx, NY; and successive positions as Administrative Resident, Evening Administrator, and Ambulatory Care Administrator at Mt. Sinai Hospital of New York, NY.

During the second half of his career, Michael worked as a consultant to a wide variety of healthcare and health-care related organizations.

On a personal note, Michael was passionate about mentoring and coaching others. He especially loved running and was happiest coaching beginning runners, deriving fulfillment from the impact he made on their lives. Personally, he was most proud of completing a full marathon at the age of 68.

Michael will be greatly missed by the family he so loved, his friends, and the lives of others he touched.