Colette Kove

Colette Kove (nee' Cordero), age 91, of Shelby Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Romeo, Michigan. Born on March 6, 1934, in Detroit, she was the beloved daughter of the late Camille and Theresa (née Chrzanowski) Cordero. Colette was the devoted wife of the late William J. Kove Jr., with whom she shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and family. She was the loving mother of William J. Kove III, Frank (Susan) Kove, Charles J. Kove, Michael (Kimberly) Kove, and Annette (Anthony) Reaves. Known affectionately as "Gigi," Colette was immensely proud of her large and ever-growing family of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild soon to arrive. She is also survived by one sister and one brother. Colette had a special place in her heart for her cherished companion Shu Shu, who passed away many years ago and whom she remembered fondly throughout her life. Deeply committed to honoring and supporting veterans, Colette was a dedicated member of VFW Post 4659 in Shelby Township. She served as Past Grand Supreme of the Order of the Cooties Auxiliary #24 and was actively involved with the VFW National Children's Home in Michigan, especially through activity fundraising and hospital visits to veterans-efforts that brought comfort, connection, and joy to many. A longtime member of St. Kieran Catholic Church, Colette lived a life grounded in faith, service, and love. She enjoyed traveling with her VFW community and treasured every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and extended family. Colette's warmth, humor, resilience, and generous spirit touched all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. In memory of Colette's dedication to helping Veterans and Children donations to VFW National Home 3573 S Waverly Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 ~ https://vfwnationalhome.org/donate Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road (3 Blks E. of Van Dyke) Utica from 2-8pm with a VFW Order of Cooties Service at 5pm. Colette will be instate 9:30am on Monday, December 15, 2025 at St. Kieran Catholic Church 53600 Mound Road (Btwn 24-25 Mile) Shelby Township until time of mass 10am.

Colette Kove

March 6, 1934 - December 10, 2025