Joseph F. McGovern

Joseph F. McGovern, 85, of Rumson, passed away on December 11th, 2020 at Monmouth Medical Center. He was born in Long Beach, NY, had previously lived in Hazlet, and spent the last 25 years living in Rumson.

Joseph proudly served in the United States Army. He went on to work for the Long Branch Public Schools. In his free time, Joseph was a volunteer fire fighter with the Hazlet Fire Department many years ago. He loved to spend time with his family and friends.
Joseph was predeceased by his parents, siblings and his loving wife of many years Angela D. McGovern.

He is survived by his four children: Joseph P. McGovern (Theresa), Anna Wanser (Dave), Dorothea Bickel (Cliff), and Kathleen Parks (Chuck). Also surviving are his nine grandchildren: Elizabeth Delonardo, Theresa Szatkowski, Christopher Stenger, Caroline McCullough, Angela Kennedy, Patrick Bickel, Kaitlin Parks, Joseph P. McGovern Jr. and Peter McGovern; eight great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at John E. Day Funeral Home 85 Riverside Avenue Red Bank, NJ 07701 on Tuesday December 15th, 2020 from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven on Wednesday December 16th, 2020 at 10 AM with interment to follow at Fair View Cemetery in Middletown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Joseph’s memory to the American Diabetes Research Foundation 1701 N. Beauregard St. Alexandria, VA 22311.

Please visit Joseph’s memorial website at www.johnedayfuneralhome.com

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