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Michael J. McGovern

Chicago, Illinois

1940 - 2017

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Br. Michael J. McGovern, O.P. died peacefully on November 15, 2017 in Chicago at the age of 77. Br. McGovern was a Dominican Friar of the Province of St. Albert the Great. He was born on April 28, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN to David and Marie (Nielsen) McGovern. He attended St. Albert Grammar School...

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Two years already today. How I miss & love you so. You are near to my heart & spirit always. See ya later.

I to wished I could have spent another moment with him. He was always a lot of fun to be around. Always had a smile for you. And what a laugh he had. I can hear it as I think of him. Would go the extra mile and do whatever he could for you. You have touched so many lives and will be so missed. I love you Brother. Say hi to Mom and Dad for me.

I just learned of brother Michael's passing. I remember visiting him in the hospital in 1992 in Minneapolis. He was a good, good man. Rest in peace, Brother Michael. Paul Engeldinger, of the Engeldinger Clan at Holy Rosary Church, Minneapolis.

Brother Thaddeus (what he was called) in 1970 stood up for me and acted on it during one of the lowest times in my life when my father died. A fellow student was bullying me and he took it upon himself to see that it stopped. He was sometimes tough on us boys, but in the right way. He taught us respect for ourselves and to others. I ran into him many times over the years since then. How I wish I could have had just a few more minutes with him to let him know how we all felt about him.

He was a wonderful man. I worked with him. He also was my grandson's godfather. He will be greatly missed. RIP Brother Michael.

My Dearest Uncle Michael, I was such a lucky girl to have you in my life. Oh the stories and memories I hold so dearly! You touched many, many lives in such a positive and loving manner, we were all lucky! Love you always, Susie (one of your many "favorites")

What a privilege we have had to be blessed by God with a friend like Brother Michael Thaddeus McGovern, O.P. A special, joyful memorial celebration will be held on April 28th, 20018 in Minneapolis for Brother Michael. The place and time will be announced closer to the date. April 28th is Brother's birthday we think it will be a good date to celebrate knowing him and having him be in our lives. Please circle the date, will be...

Brother Thaddeus Michael an unbelievable gracious man what a sad day this is for me he helped me in sooooooo many ways, I am the man I am today because of what a joyous man he was. We had so many good times at St. Anthony from altar boys to CYO you brought such joy and hope in many young peoples lives . Thank you for believing in us. RIP Brother Thaddeus McGovern May god bless your heart and soul and your CYO Families through the Archdioceses where you worked, Randall Goodwin altar boy and...