1989
Richard
2015
Richard Govora
December 2, 1989 — November 3, 2015
In the afternoon of November 3, 2015, Richard Domenick Govora passed away in his home in Latrobe. Richard was 25, Born December 2, 1989. He was the third son of Daniel and Kathleen Govora of Greensburg. He graduated from Hempfield Area High School and Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center in 2008. In high school he was a member of the football and bowling teams. He was currently working as a journeyman carpenter as a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and the Local 759 Carpenters Union.
Richard was dedicated to the discipline and defensive art of Taekwondo and worked very hard for four years to earn his second degree black belt May 11, 2013. He then turned his skill to helping and teaching others, so he became a Taekwondo instructor at TaeDan International in Greensburg and taught self-defense classes. Richard enjoyed sharing his passion for Taekwondo with his lifelong friend Marcus Gresko. He also excelled at ballroom dancing, and family and friends lovingly remember how much joy he brought to any celebration that provided him the opportunity to dance.
Richard loved spending time fishing with his brothers and father and they all shared an enthusiasm for Pittsburgh sports. He was an avid Penguins, Steelers and Pirates fan and always had amazing knowledge of the players' performance each season. Richard had bowled on recreational bowling teams since he was five years old, and as an adult he enjoyed bowling in a league with his father, brothers and friends.
Richard adored animals, especially his beagle, Lucy, and golden retriever, Maggie. But his kindness and compassion were even more evident around people. Richard had a great sense of humor. He was a generous and peaceful person. Richard could make anyone smile and people remember being ever amazed at his photographic memory and contagious conviviality.
Richard was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Anna Nayock, his uncle, Joseph Nayock, Jr., and his aunt, Marilyn Nayock.
Richard is survived by his parents Daniel and Kathleen Govora; his paternal grandparents Steve and Antoinette Govora; his eldest brother Daniel Govora, Jr., sister in law Ashley Govora, his nephews Danny and Noah, nieces Giada and Anna (also his godchild); his older brother Matthew Govora, sister in law Sarah Govora, and his nephew Nathan, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends will be received on Friday from 3-8 pm in the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME, INC. 524 N. Main St. Greensburg where Prayers of Transfer will be recited on Saturday at 9:15 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 am in St. Bartholomew Church, Crabtree with Fr. Justin Matro as celebrant. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers you may make donations to St. Vincent College Criminology, Law and Society program in his name or plant a tree in his memory.
Viewing Friday 3 to 8 pm
Prayers of Transfer Saturday 9:15 am in the funeral home
Funeral Mass Saturday 10 am St. Bartholomew, Crabtree
Richard was dedicated to the discipline and defensive art of Taekwondo and worked very hard for four years to earn his second degree black belt May 11, 2013. He then turned his skill to helping and teaching others, so he became a Taekwondo instructor at TaeDan International in Greensburg and taught self-defense classes. Richard enjoyed sharing his passion for Taekwondo with his lifelong friend Marcus Gresko. He also excelled at ballroom dancing, and family and friends lovingly remember how much joy he brought to any celebration that provided him the opportunity to dance.
Richard loved spending time fishing with his brothers and father and they all shared an enthusiasm for Pittsburgh sports. He was an avid Penguins, Steelers and Pirates fan and always had amazing knowledge of the players' performance each season. Richard had bowled on recreational bowling teams since he was five years old, and as an adult he enjoyed bowling in a league with his father, brothers and friends.
Richard adored animals, especially his beagle, Lucy, and golden retriever, Maggie. But his kindness and compassion were even more evident around people. Richard had a great sense of humor. He was a generous and peaceful person. Richard could make anyone smile and people remember being ever amazed at his photographic memory and contagious conviviality.
Richard was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Anna Nayock, his uncle, Joseph Nayock, Jr., and his aunt, Marilyn Nayock.
Richard is survived by his parents Daniel and Kathleen Govora; his paternal grandparents Steve and Antoinette Govora; his eldest brother Daniel Govora, Jr., sister in law Ashley Govora, his nephews Danny and Noah, nieces Giada and Anna (also his godchild); his older brother Matthew Govora, sister in law Sarah Govora, and his nephew Nathan, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends will be received on Friday from 3-8 pm in the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME, INC. 524 N. Main St. Greensburg where Prayers of Transfer will be recited on Saturday at 9:15 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 am in St. Bartholomew Church, Crabtree with Fr. Justin Matro as celebrant. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers you may make donations to St. Vincent College Criminology, Law and Society program in his name or plant a tree in his memory.
Viewing Friday 3 to 8 pm
Prayers of Transfer Saturday 9:15 am in the funeral home
Funeral Mass Saturday 10 am St. Bartholomew, Crabtree
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