Julia Santolupo McGovern

MCGOVERN Julia Santolupo McGovern, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Albert F. Mc Govern, Sr., passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Julia will be missed by her five children, Albert F. McGovern, Jr., and his wife, Mary Jo, of Naperville, IL, Liz McGovern, and her spouse, Judy Eckert, of Bridgeport, Gregory A. McGovern, and his wife, Janie, of Heber, UT, Diane M. Kose, of Bridgeport, and Gary E. McGovern, and his wife, Jane, of Scituate, MA; grandchildren, Sean, Erin, and Kelly McGovern, Derek McGovern, Kerime Kose, Gary, Jr., Kaela, and Brendan McGovern; siblings, Helen Valovcin, of Framingham, MA, John Santolupo, and his wife, Marianne, of Fairfield, and Arthur Santolupo, of Bridgeport; many nieces and nephews and her extended Utah family. In addition to her loving husband, Albert, she was predeceased by her siblings, Dominic Santolupo, Carmella Zega, August Santolupo, Olga Chaco, and Gloria Liberto. Born in Fairfield, Julia was the daughter to the late Pellegrino and Julia Millo Santolupo. She lived most of her life in Bridgeport, before returning to Fairfield in 1984. Julia was a graduate of Harding High School, Class of 1950. Before retiring in 2008, Julia was a thirty four year employee of Fairfield University, with many of the years spent in the Development Office, where she enjoyed lasting friendships with many staff and faculty. A devout Catholic, Julia was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and a member of the Gaelic American Club. She loved to travel, spend time with her family and attending the Opera. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, May 30th, from 4 to 8 PM in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 10 am DIRECTLY at St. Thomas Church, 1719 Post Road, Fairfield, with burial to follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, in Stratford. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714 (www.Lustgarten.org) or The Hundred Club of Connecticut P.O. Box 419, Glastonbury, CT 06033 (www.HundredClubofCT.org) To order flowers online, travel directions, or to sign her guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com