Bedford, Massachusetts
Apr 7, 1949 – May 25, 2024
McGOVERN, James P. Of Bedford, died May 25, 2024. He is survived by his daughter, Caitlin and her husband Kyle Treem, and their three children, Caiden, Emily, and Bennett; his former wife and good friend, Loretta McGovern; his brother, Jack McGovern and nephews, Sean and Patrick; and niece Kathleen McGovern; his sisters and brothers-in-law and their children, Anita and Tom Stevens, Mandy and Brian Dandro, Brent and Marie Stevens; Rebecca and Howard Ross, Eric Ross, Kira and Ben Rey; Rhonda and Michael Dominov, Ari Kerstein. Visitation will be held at the Bedford Funeral Home, 167 Great Rd., BEDFORD, on Sunday, June 2, from 2:00-4:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Brigid Church, 1981 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, on Monday, June 3, at 10:00 AM. Interment will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, on Tuesday, June 4, at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bedford Community Table/Pantry Inc., 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730 or to the Aleppo Shriners, 99 Fordham Rd., Wilmington, MA 01887. For obituary, visit www.bedfordfuneralhome.com
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I only just learned of Jim’s passing today. I’m so so sorry to hear this. Always enjoyed seeing him in the north end with his daughter always happy laughing rest in peace Jim
Christine Murpht-Williams
August 21, 2024 | Weymouth, MA | Friend
Jim was a wonderful friend to all of us on the Boston waterfront. He was often seen walking on Commercial St with Caitlin, holding hands. He adored his daughter, son in law and his grandchildren more than anything in the world. You were a good man, Jim, and we will all miss you. Kathy Magliocca
Kathleen Magliocca
August 20, 2024 | Friend
July 17, 2024 | Friend
I'll miss my jousting adversary in political discourse. Rest easy, my friend. Bob Williams
bob williams
June 03, 2024 | Friend
Rest in peace my friend!
Anthony Popolizio
June 02, 2024 | Wallingford, CT | Friend
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal." We've lost another one of the good ones. Loretta, Jack, Shawn, Kathleen, Patrick, and all, so very sorry for our loss. Ave at que vale! For sure. The Cawley Family
John Cawley
June 02, 2024 | Friend
RIP Jim. A great sense of humor, a kind heart and a mischievous nature - one of the good guys. I hope you are sitting on a cloud, savoring a non gluten-free cookie and enjoying all the (much deserved) fuss for a life well lived.
Thank you for your service and friendship.
April Clow
June 01, 2024 | Baldwinville, MA | Friend
He was so brave, didn't let the outcome sway him. He was a comrade to John, who also served in Vietnam. May he RIP. Love you Jim
Lydia & John O'Dea
June 01, 2024 | Newton, MA | Friend
Loretta McGovern, Jim's former wife and my best friend since freshman year in high school, introduced us before they married and I was smitten with his big presence, charm and wonderful sense of humor from the get-go! Whenever my husband and I would visit Boston from Los Angeles where we had moved, we would get together, have dinner and enjoy each other's company. There was always much laughter and teasing and we all walked away feeling better having spent that special time catching up with...
Debby Epstein
May 31, 2024 | Los Angeles, CA | Friend
