Eric C. McGovern, 17, of Emmaus, died Jan. 25, 2021. He was the son of Thomas and Kathleen McGovern.

He loved building Lego creations with his brother, participating in the Emmaus High School’s Fitness Team, playing hockey for the Philadelphia Flyers Power Play Wheelchair League and playing baseball for the Miracle League of Northampton County.

He is survived by his parents; siblings Tom (Kelsey), Sarah, Jessica Vanderzille (William), Brianna, Hannah, Luke and Adiatou, as well as his grandmothers, Marjorie Donofrio and Lillian.

The family will hold happy memories of Eric close in their hearts.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dream Come True: http://www.dreamcometrue.org/donate/donate/ or 3615 Nijaro Road, Bethlehem, 18020; Miracle League of Northampton County: http://miracleleagueofnc.org/donate or 4100 Green Pond Road, Easton, 18045.