James McGovern
James McGovern, Sr., passed away on Sunday April 21, 2019. He was 73. Jim was born in Phila. to Dorothy (Bullman) and Peter McGovern. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Jane (LaGrossa); children, Jane Jolly (George), James, Jr. (Megan) and Sherryann McGovern (Armando Chavarria); grandchildren, Nicholas McGovern (Jessica Brittell), Samantha and Katherine Jolly and Jerry Broll; his brothers, Jerry, Richard (Marlene) and John (Mary). Jim was raised in the Rhawnhurst area and raised his family in Southampton. Jim owned and ran Southampton Auto Parts for 20 years. He also helped his son Jim start All Pro Auto Service. Jim loved cars and genuinely loved helping people. Jim absolutely adored his wife, Jane. They had that magical sparkle that everyone stopped and noticed. People instantly loved Jim. His wife, kids, grandkids and all who knew him were touched by his kind, gentle soul. We love you so very much! Everyone should have his infectious love of family and life! Jim's family will receive relatives and friends on Friday April 26, 2019 from 10 to 12 Noon at James J. McGhee Funeral Home, 690 Belmont Ave., Southampton, PA. Services will begin at Noon. Interment with Military Honors will be at a later date in Washington Crossing National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the McGovern family has requested donations in his name be made to Delaware Valley Veterans Home, 2701 Southampton Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Condolences may be sent to Jim's family by visiting www.McGheeFuneralHome.com.Obituary
James McGovern, Sr., passed away on Sunday April 21, 2019. He was 73. Jim was born in Phila. to Dorothy (Bullman) and Peter McGovern. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Jane (LaGrossa); children, Jane Jolly (George), James, Jr. (Megan) and Sherryann McGovern (Armando Chavarria); grandchildren, Nicholas McGovern (Jessica Brittell), Samantha and Katherine Jolly and Jerry Broll; his brothers, Jerry, Richard (Marlene) and John (Mary). Jim was raised in the Rhawnhurst area and raised his family in Southampton. Jim owned and ran Southampton Auto Parts for 20 years. He also helped his son Jim start All Pro Auto Service. Jim loved cars and genuinely loved helping people. Jim absolutely adored his wife, Jane. They had that magical sparkle that everyone stopped and noticed. People instantly loved Jim. His wife, kids, grandkids and all who knew him were touched by his kind, gentle soul. We love you so very much! Everyone should have his infectious love of family and life! Jim's family will receive relatives and friends on Friday April 26, 2019 from 10 to 12 Noon at James J. McGhee Funeral Home, 690 Belmont Ave., Southampton, PA. Services will begin at Noon. Interment with Military Honors will be at a later date in Washington Crossing National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the McGovern family has requested donations in his name be made to Delaware Valley Veterans Home, 2701 Southampton Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Condolences may be sent to Jim's family by visiting www.McGheeFuneralHome.com.