Edward “Ted” Govoni, Jr., 80, of Acushnet, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Seven Hills Community Services in Wareham. He was the husband of his devoted wife, Doris (Bergeron) Govoni, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in Fairhaven, son of the late Edward Govoni, Sr. and Mary (Braman) Govoni, he had resided in Acushnet since 1965. He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School, class of 1958. He then enlisted in the United States Army Reserve Infantry.
Ted worked many years in construction before he entered the engineering field and worked for Endeco. He later founded Applied Technology Associates, Inc., where he was president and CEO for 20 years until his retirement.
He was a member of the Fin, Fur and Feather Club, a longtime dedicated member and past president of the Acushnet Lions Club where he was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award, past president of the Stream and Lakers, a 50 year member of Carpenter’s Union Local 1305 and a member for over 40 years at the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 65 in Fairhaven. He was also a herring warden in Acushnet.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Karen Guenette and husband Rene of Acushnet, Charlene Bernat and husband Marc of Acushnet, and Daniel Govoni of New Bedford; a predeceased sister, Jean Smith and husband Norval of Coventry, CT; nine grandchildren, Jocelyn, David, Kyle, Stephen, Craig, Janelle, Alec, Kayla and Bryce; twelve great grandchildren, Noah, Nadia, Gianna, Sophia, Camden, Grace, Ella, Lily, Flynn, Maliya, Myles and Silver and four nieces.
Ted enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling, music, socializing with his many friends and loved spending time with his family.
Donations in memory of Ted can be made to the Acushnet Lions Club, PO Box 30051, Acushnet, MA 02743 or Seven Hills Foundation, 81 Hope Ave., Worcester, MA 01603, Attn: Kate Myshrall
His Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 440 Main St., Fairhaven. There will be limited space and seating. Burial will be private. Arrangements are in the care of Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. For online tributes, please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff, our extended family, at Seven Hills Community Services for providing exceptional care and comfort for Ted during these past few years.
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