Irene L. Kovats, 93, of Orlando, Florida passed away on June 7, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 27, 1927 in Vilnius, Lithuania to the late Fabionas and Xenia (Kannenberg) Lapinas. Her family became refugees in World War II and she moved to the United States in 1948. Irene retired at age 85 from Orlando Health where she was a patient business representative for 32 years and a frequent translator for Russian, Lithuanian, and German speakers in the hospital. She treasured her work and the many friends she made there over the years.
Irene’s family was the center of her life; her children, grandchildren and great granddaughter gave her immense joy and they will miss her positive attitude, loving smile and ever-warm embrace. She enjoyed gardening and opera, was an amazing cook and was loved by all.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Kovats and siblings, Lialia Hmelnicki and Konstantine Lapin. Irene is survived by her son, Alex (Wanda) Grist; daughters, Nancy Dinon and Joy (Glenn) Tobin; six grandchildren, Natalie, Ashley, Lindsey, William, Gary, and Sarah; and great-granddaughter, Hannah.
Arrangements entrusted to Baldwin Fairchild Goldenrod Chapel, Winter Park, Florida. http://www.baldwinfairchildgoldenrod.com/
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association in Irene’s name https://www.alz.org/alzheimer_s_dementia