Howard “Tuck” Everett, Jr., 72, of Lansdale, Pa., passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Lansdale Hospital. He was born April 7, 1950, in Doylestown to Howard and Dorothy Everett. He had two brothers, Gerald and John Everett.
He attended the New Hope Solebury School system through high school and East Stroudsburg University where he excelled at sports and academics.
He was married to Maria Everett (Gergely) on May 5th 1978, in Philadelphia.
He worked in the fields of Management and Support for Sears, Diamond Exteriors, Appliance World, ADC Co-op and DMI Co-op.
He relished vacationing with his wife and family, enjoying cruising and traveling to Maui Hawaii, Alaska and Europe.
He was an avid Philadelphia Sports fan, even when living in Woodbridge, Virginia. He most enjoyed watching the Phillies and Eagles and celebrating their championships.
He was incredibly knowledgeable and could command a room with his story telling ability.
His toughness was never questioned as in recent years he survived a quadruple bypass, congestive heart failure, kidney failure with dialysis, a kidney transplant, a stroke and COVID pneumonia.
His closest family nicknamed him “Homer” for his fiery temper, clever wit and kind heart.
He is survived by his wife Maria, Son and Daughter-in-law Tuck and Nikki, Brothers Gerald (Jo Ann) and John (Tamara), Aunts and Uncles Norma and Bart Case, Betty and Roland Connery, Sister-in- Law Lisa, Nieces Nikki (Mike) and Alyssa (Trevor) and close friends Herb Hess, Henry Hanin, John Pilon, Sue and Chris Wolkowicz.
He was a recipient of the Gift of Life donor program and was honored to also donate to the program.
He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, Aunts and Uncles.
There will be a celebration of life and blessing, Friday, May 20, 2022. Friends may call from Noon to 1:30pm at Simcox Mcllvaine Funeral Home, 532 E. Main St, Lansdale to share sympathies and fond memories. There will be a service at 1:30 pm.
In lieu of sending flowers, please share photos and memories of Tuck and/or please donate to the Gift of Life Donor program
Tucker was a great guy to grow up with through school. He was always fun, and he always was going at full speed. No matter the sport he gave it his all. He did love the Phillies. Tucker, Greg Hilton and I drove down to Cheltenham, park the car to take the broad street bus down to Lehigh Avenue. We then walk the 8 or more blocks to Connie Mack Stadium. It was the best of Fun, watching the Phillies Play.
Tucker was a great friend and class mate. Fly high my friend
Surprising to hear this. Fondly we called him “Tucker”. We were neighbors and friends while living on Windy Bush Rd, New Hope, PA. His accomplishments to family and community were outstanding. Love, support and peace to his friends and family. Nancy Wiggins Doherty
Maria and family, please accept our deepest sympathies, so sorry for your loss, I know what an incredibly close family you are, and hope that all those memories will get you thru the difficult days ahead, prayers for you and your family, love, Jack and Kathie Poole
On Tuesday April 19th, my best friend, my teacher, my mentor, my
Father, passed away. This was the hardest thing I’ve had to write in
my entire life. It is impossible to put into words what my Dad meant
to me. He taught me everything I know about business, sports, history
and most importantly family. He was always my biggest supporter and
never missed an opportunity to tell me how proud he was of me.
The relationship he had with my Mother should be a goal every couple
attempts to attain. My Mom was there, helping him every step of the
way through his countless illnesses. She took care of him until his
final minute and I made a promise to him that I would take care of
her.
I guess that’s the best way to honor him, take everything he taught me
and try to be a better man. I could never come close to him but I can
try.
What a wonderful tribute to your father.
Maria, Tuck, Nikki & family. We are so sorry to hear of Tuck’s passing. Always a good guy and friend from growing up on Windy Bush Road and to our kids in school. RIP Tucker.
Betsy & Bud Funk