WINTHROP- Mr. John F. McGovern, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening June 17, 2021, at home. He is the husband of Maria M. (Melendez) McGovern. John was born June 19, 1955, in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Francis and Marie V. (O’Donnell) McGovern. He was a graduate of Upper Darby JS. He went on to receive his BS AT West Chester University and masters from Villanova University. John was a Middle School Teacher in Brunswick for many years. He later worked as a Mental Health Professional. He will always be remembered for his incredible sense of humor. He enjoyed being the center of attention. He also was a political fanatic, a vivacious reader and a “super hero nerd.” He is survived by his beautiful wife Maria, his son Jonathan J. McGovern of Winthrop, his brother Adam McGovern of NJ, his mother-in-law Norma Melendez of Allentown, PA his brother-in-law Jose Melendez, his sisters-in-law Carmen Huertas, Veronica Rodriguez, Cindy Melendez, and Omari’s Melendez. He was also survived by his 5 cats whom he loved. John’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis Xavier Church, Winthrop on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 1:00 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.Arrangements are in the care of the Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St. Winthrop, Maine where condolences to the family may be shared on the obituary page of the website at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com