Charles Lawrence Govsky

Charles Lawrence Govsky Charles Lawrence Govsky, age 81, of Gainesville, Va., died at his home on October 18, 2010. Charles was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on August 23, 1929, to the late John and Mabel Govsky. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force. His wife of 40 years, Ruth McGuigan Govsky, died in 1991. Charles is survived by his wife, Joy Govsky, whom he married in 1996, two daughters, Margie Ray (Allen) of Atlanta, Ga., Joanne Woodward (Sam) of Bristow, Va., a son, Larry Govsky (Debbie) of Rockville, Md., step-sons Kevin Colliton (Sue) and Brian Colliton (Dawn) of Salisbury, Md., Mark Colliton (Jacquie) of St. Petersburg, Fla., Sean Colliton (Lisa) of Poolesville, Md., Gavin Colliton (Patti) of Lexington, Va., and brother, Jack Govsky of Mt. Laurel, N.J. Charles is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Charles retired from IBMs Federal Systems Division in 1987 after 32 years. He was also a well known square dance caller in the MD/VA area for over 20 years. Charles was a past Grand Knight of Ascension Council #9285, Knights of Columbus, and was a Knight for over 50 years. He was also a member of Bishop Flaherty 4th Degree Assembly #1678, Manassas, Va. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church serving as Eucharist Minister for many years. Charles was a member of the Heritage Hunt LSTV Team and enjoyed tennis and golf.

The family will receive friends at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, Va., on Friday, October 22, 2010, from 5 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 12975 Purcell Road, Manassas, VA 22111 on Saturday, October 23, 2010, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Hospice or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements by Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, Dale City, Va.




This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).