Visitation Begins Wednesday For LI Man Who Died Shoveling Snow

FLORAL PARK, NY. — The Thomas Dalton Funeral Home in Floral Park announced that visitation would begin for Roger McGovern Wednesday evening, giving mourners the chance to bid farewell to the retired NYPD sergeant who died during Sunday’s snowstorm.

An obituary posted by the funeral home described McGovern as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and cousin. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, three siblings, 10 nieces and nephews, and 15 cousins split between the United States and Ireland. To friends, McGovern was simply described as, “better than all of us.” To his community, his obituary reads, Roger was, "the kind of person who always showed up. He helped without being asked. He never sought credit. His actions were consistent and genuine, reflecting a deep belief in community, family, and faith."

McGovern’s visitation will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral mass in his honor will take place Friday at 10:15 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory catholic church in Floral Park, located at 2 Floral Parkway.

“He will be missed more than words can fully express,” the obituary read.

In lieu of flowers, McGovern’s obituary states that donations may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, or the Knights of Columbus Charity Fund, Council 2345. Condolences and tributes can also be left on a virtual tribute wall on the funeral home's website.