Francis (Frank) McGovern passed away on Friday, February 3rd at the age of 83. Frank was born to Francis and Margaret (nee Canning) in County Leitrim Ireland on July 17, 1939 the youngest of nine children. He emigrated from Ireland to the United States in the early 1960’s living in the Bronx and later in Poughkeepsie NY.  After retiring from Marist College, Frank moved back to the Riverdale section of the Bronx to be closer to his family. 

Frank is predeceased by his siblings Rose, Alice, Margaret, Ann, Isabella, Kathleen, Patrick and Michael and nephew Robert. He is loved by a large extended family including nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and a great grandniece.

Friends and family loved Frank’s sense of humor and storytelling. Frank was a devoted uncle and friend to many. His greatest pleasures in life were helping others and making people laugh. 

A Wake will be held at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home located at 6110 Riverdale Ave., Bronx, NY from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at St. Margaret of Cortona Church located at 6000 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Yonkers NY.