Dr. Craig A. Covalesky, D.M.D., age 67 of Maryville, IL, passed away on February 17, 2022 at his residence.

Dr. Covalesky was born on August 14, 1954 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Elmer and Shirley (nee Clemments) Covalesky.  He graduated Collinsville High School in 1972, attained his Bachelors from SIU-Edwardsville, and his doctorate from SIU School of Dental Medicine.  He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force.  Dr. Covalesky enjoyed astronomy, gardening, cooking, and playing darts. An avid sports fan of the St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Cardinals, he enjoyed going to games with his friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister-in-law, Debbie Covalesky.

He is survived by two brothers:  Chris (Molly) Covalesky of Greenville, IL and Cary Covalesky of Canton, OH; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, IL and 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville.

Funeral mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Father John Beveridge celebrant.  Burial will be in SS Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors or SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to the funeral home at 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.