Thomas “Tom” “Buck” Bova, loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at the age of 72, at his home in Lisbon. Visitation was Monday, Aug. 5, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services in Mount Vernon. Funeral service was Tuesday at the funeral home with burial following at Lisbon Cemetery.

Tom was born May 17, 1952, son to John and LaVonne (Vandeberg) Bova. Tom graduated from Lisbon High School in 1970 and completed two years of college at Kirkwood.

Tom’s favorite things were watching his nephews and son participate in sports. He was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, and especially anything connected with the University of Notre Dame. He enjoyed listening to 50’s rock and Neil Young, and was known for his dry, witty sense of humor.

Tom is survived by his son, Derek Bova; siblings, Gregg Bova, Barb Bova, and Lynette (Doug) Bova-Butteris; nieces and nephews, Jeremiah Butteris, Zachary Butteris, Michelle Jones, and Megan Jones; and great-nieces and nephews, Emily Jones, Violet Butteris, Branzen Butteris, and Bella Butteris.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John “Chum” and LaVonne “Peewee” Bova.

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