Obituary of Patricia Govoni

Patricia M. (Pat) Govoni Age 61 of Glastonbury, CT died on December 22, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. Born in Milford, Pat lived in central CT most of her life. Surviving are her husband Peter F. Govoni, daughters, Kristen E. Govoni (Christopher Gatti) and Carolyn Zimmer (David), grandchildren; Oliver and Levi Gatti and John, Joseph and Noelle Zimmer, siblings Cheryl Plaster (Mary) and Robert Magoon (Susan), and nieces and nephews. In 1971, she graduated from Milford High School and after her marriage in 1973, she and Peter lived in various towns in CT, settling in Hebron, where they started their family. She moved to Glastonbury in 1989. In 1988, Pat graduated from Manchester Community College with an Associate's Degree in Data Processing. In 1991, she joined Harry Morgan, MD and worked for the Center for Geriatric and Family Psychiatry in Glastonbury, assisting people with Alzheimer's and dementia. As Office Manager, she took care of business issues, managed the support staff, all technical issues and training, and worked closely with the clinical staff to support their needs and the needs of the patients. Above all, Pat enjoyed her family most, including her title as Grammy, and really loved time with her grandchildren. Over the years, selflessly devoted to her family, she hosted the family's Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, always serving up the best and biggest meals creating abundant joy for her family and friends. Pat, with her husband Pete, was an avid sailor, plying the waters of Eastern Long Island Sound, West Harbor, Block Island, Newport, Martha's Vineyard and P-Town. As a "captain" and navigator, she steered a safe course and kept their sailboat "Heavenly" and Pete out of harm's way. Relatives and friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home 725 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, CT 06033 on Monday, Dec 29th from 4:00-6:00 pm; followed by a short service at 6 pm. The next day, Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Wareham, MA on Dec 30th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.