Thomas Edward McGovern Jr.
Thomas Edward McGovern Jr.
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Thomas E. McGovern Jr., 82, went to be with the Lord on February 28 at home, surrounded by family.
He is survived by his best friend and loving wife, Angie; sons Jeffrey (Terry) and Jon; daughters Jill and Jodi (Mark); four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sr., his mother, Ruth, and brother, Patrick.
Tom attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He was a Columbus Police Officer from 1965-1979, a bar and restaurant operator from 1975-1984, and had various sales jobs.
Thomas never met a stranger, and he had so many wonderful friends.
A private family service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. Celebration of life at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231
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