William D. McGovern

William D. McGovern, age 99, passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2017. Born in 1918 in Brooklyn NY, he raised his family in Garden City, NY before retiring to Scottsdale, AZ and Las Vegas where he resided until his death.

Mr. McGovern was preceded in death by his dearly beloved wife of over 60 years Frances Sarah, and is survived by his 5 loving children: Terrance, Las Vegas; William Jr. (Elizabeth), Garden City NY; Michael (Jennifer), Falmouth MA; John (Christine), Overland Park KS; and Kathleen Thornburg (Hal), Las Vegas. Mr. McGovern also leaves behind 12 cherished grandchildren: William III, Patrick, Brendan, and Aidan; Mary McGovern Mahaney (Brian), and Megan; Matthew, Connor, and Jack; Andrea Tenzer and Vance Thornburg, and one great grandchild Connor Thornburg.

Mr. McGovern served in World War II, and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.

He retired from the Fire Department of New York City after 25 years as a member of Engine Company No. 164.

Visitation with his family will take place Tuesday, January 2, 2018, 3-5pm and 7-9:00pm at the Palm Mortuary - Cheyenne.

A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018, 12:00pm (noon), at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.

Burial is Thursday, January 4, 2018, 10:40am, Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, NV.