John McGovern

John "Red","Unk" McGovern, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Connecticut Hospice. He was born in New Haven on July 30, 1935, son of the late Margaret O'Brien and Thomas McGovern. John was predeceased by his sister Margaret M. Ryan and brother James C. McGovern. He is survived by his brother Thomas P. McGovern Jr. and sister-in-law Beverly R. McGovern of Hamden, brother-in-law Kenneth Ryan of Hamden, and sister-in-law Beverly L. McGovern of Wallingford. John was also survived by his nephews and nieces Thomas (Jody) P. McGovern III of Branford, John L. McGovern of New Haven, Margaret (Nicole) J. McGovern of Hamden, Dora (Thomas) M. Johnson of North Haven. He was "Pappy" to his cherished grand nephews and niece Thomas F. Johnson Jr., John M. Johnson, Margaret K. Johnson of North Haven, and Michael and Benjamin McGovern of Hamden. John was also survived by his niece Peggy (Bob) Bell of Madison and their children, Ryan and Connor. He left his nephew Kenneth (Judy) Ryan of Hamden, his nephew William (Sue) McGovern of Wallingford and their children, James and Kayleigh, his nephew Jeff McGovern of Wallingford and nephew Greg (Liza) McGovern of Prospect and their son Brian. He will be reuniting with his nephew Brian who is deceased. John lived in Hamden and was a member of Saint Rita’s Church in Hamden. John retired from Metro-North Railroad after 44 years starting with the NY New Haven and Hartford Railroad. He served as secretary, treasurer, and union steward for local 2055 of T.W.U. and volunteered at Race Brook Elementary School for 10 years. John loved to watch his great nephew's North Haven High School varsity hockey, soccer, and baseball games and all sports on T.V. especially the Phillies. He loved crossword puzzles and family gatherings, playing cards and going to Foxwoods and Las Vegas. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden Tuesday at 9:30am Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Rita Church. Followed by a burial service at All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. Family and friends may call Monday from 4 - 8 pm. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be sent to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, 06405.

John McGovern

July 30, 1935 - May 9, 2012