John left this world peacefully in the early hours of Thursday January 15, 2015. John is survived by his parents Bob and Mary McGovern, Nancy, his wife of 42 years, his three children, Amy, Ian (Rose) and Christopher; his granddaughter Jordan, and his sister Keleen Indelicato and her family, sister-in-law Judy Gibson and her family.

John was born on December 22, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA, graduating from University High School and then CSUN. John retired from Sunkist Growers, Inc. in November 2012.

John served on the Board of Directors for DYNAFLEX Products, a family owned business.

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, 24410 Calvert Street Woodland Hills, CA, 91367.

In Lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution honoring John, to The Friends of the National WWII Memorial in Washington DC, Catholic Charities or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Los Angeles Daily News on Jan. 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John McGovern

16 Entries

Christine Allen

January 26, 2015

Dear McGovern Family,
I'm so very sorry for the sudden passing of your beloved husband,father,and grandfather. May God bless you and comfort you. You are in my prayers.

Katherine Stark

January 23, 2015

Dearest Nancy and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. John was such a kind man.
I so enjoyed seeing John with Nancy at mass each Sunday. Their kindness to my Grandson, Brandon will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace. With love, Katherine

Chris Martinez

January 22, 2015

To the McGovern Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, please accept my sympathies. John was one of the nicest people I worked with at Sunkist. He was generous with his time and he enjoyed a good joke. The only problem was that I had problems telling a good joke, unlike John, he was good.
He helped my sister Anna with her early retirement. When my brother and parents died within 18 months of each other, John was generous with his time and words of encouragement, often taking the time to ask how the rest of the family was doing. He was genuine and funny too. It may have been that Irish humor that apparently according to John, was hereditary. We loved talking Notre Dame football and whooped it up when they won and shrugged our shoulders when they lost. I will remember John as a gentle man and a gentlemen too. I'm sure he learned that growing up from his parents to be nice to everyone. To his children and grandchildren, John was one of those "good guys," you should be proud. With sympathy, Chris Martinez

Irene Pinsky

January 22, 2015

John you will truly be missed. R.I.P.

Sunkist remembered.

Sharon Woodward

January 22, 2015

John McGovern was one of the "good guys". I will always remember his kindness & sense of humor. He was a man loved & respected by the staff & employees at Sunkist. And he made the best darn omelets!! My deepest sympathies to his family.

January 21, 2015

We are deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. Our condolences to Nancy and their family.

Ben and Brigid Bartolotto, and Patrick and Benjamin (West Hills, CA)

Lyle Dawn

January 20, 2015

All of my condolences to Bob, Mary (parents,) Colleen (sister)and Nancy, (John's wife.) I knew John from grammar school through college, we grew up on the same block and were in the same fraternity. Although I've not seen him for many years, he was always a great guy and I was looking forward to seeing him at the coming high school reunion. I am truly saddened at not being able to see him again and feel deeply for the loss that I'm sure his family is experiencing.

January 20, 2015

As the out pour of many condolences to the family it shows He made a name for himself .saw it at Uni hi, his personality showed that he would be an extraordinary man..he will be missed by all who knew him..
Again prayers to the family.

Julie Haro Scott. (San Luis Obispo )

Val Araujo

January 20, 2015

My heart was broken to hear of John's passing. My sincere condolence to Nancy and their beloved family. John was truly an amazing person, I worked under his direction at Sunkist in the Employee Benefits/Retirement Department for over 17 years. If I could describe John in one word it would be "INTEGRITY", he lived and demonstrated it daily. John, you will be missed by so many :(.

Val Araujo

January 20, 2015

I was truly heartbroken to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy and their beloved family. I worked for John at Sunkist in the Benefits/Retirement Department for over 17 years and he truly was an amazing man. If I could describe John in one word it would be INTEGRITY, he lived it and demonstrated daily. You will be missed by so many :(.

Sharee Straw

January 20, 2015

John was an amazing man; he was someone I admired both professionally and personally and my heart aches at his passing. Though it is a small offering, the entire McGovern family and those closest to him are in my prayers.

Michele Evans

January 20, 2015

I was really saddened to hear of John's passing. He was an extraordinary man. There are many at Sunkist who will mourn deeply his passing as his was a life of service, love, compassion and excellence. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 19, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to John's wife and family. He was our boss at Sunkist in Sherman Oaks, he had a heart of gold, it was a pleasure working for him. God Bless the McGovern Family.
Kathy Torres, Howard Rothschild, and
Alberto Rivas

Shelley Marks-Kramer

January 19, 2015

Many condolences to the family. May you remember all the good times had with John. He was a nice man and good friend. Life is too short and we all need to live each day with gratitude and appreciation. We never know when our time will be up.

Renee & Patrick Hanrahan

January 19, 2015

We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. May you find some peace in knowing he has been united with our Heavenly Father and all of our beloved relatives who have gone before him. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Joan Fields-Evans

January 18, 2015

Sending sincere condolences to family and friends of John. May all the fond memories bring you comfort and peace. With sympathy and blessings, Joan

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