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