Neville John Gough

Neville John Gough, of Crown Point, was born on October 28, 1927 in Hammond, Indiana to Victor Gough and Stella Neville Gough. Neville Gough, along with his brother, Arnold Gough of Chesterton, founded Gough Construction in 1954. Neville was a major contributor in the commercial development and construction and formation of the town of Merrillville. Being a prominent member of the Merrillville Chamber of Commerce where he served as Secretary-Treasurer and on the Board of Directors. Later, Neville founded Gough and Lesch Development Company. He was the former President of Mason Contractors Association, served on the Board of Directors for Bank One, was a former member of the Bricklayers Union, Local 6, serving on the apprentice board. and served on multiple boards with his brother Arnold in the last 40 years. Neville was a devout Catholic. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc parish in Merrillville where he was active in the ARCS. He was a member of the Monsignor Ryder Council of the Knights of Columbus, a cursillista, and a member of the Friendly Sons of Erin. He loved to play golf and ballroom dancing and had a home in Ft. Myers, FL, where he and Mary Ann enjoyed the winters after retirement. He was a lover and collector of antique cars. Neville was a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Neville is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann (nee Valentine). The couple, residing in Merrillville and Crown Point had four children: two sons Larry (Janet) Gough of Valparaiso and David (Margie) Gough of Merrillville; two daughters Diana Paul) McGuan of Milwaukee, WI and Beverly Miller of Orland, Park, IL. Neville’s love and devotion to his wife, love and caring for his children and entire family will love on as a legacy in the hearts of his family. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Lindsay, Ashley, Neville, Michael, Rachel, David, Arielle, Matthew and Jeffery and two brothers Arnold (Boomie) Gough of Chesterton and Dale (Barbara) Gough of Arizona, sister Margie (Homer) Rochford of Valparaiso, brother-in-law bill (Irene)Solivais of Crown Point. Many loving nieces and nephews survive. He was preceded in death by his brothers Charlie and Victor, and his sisters June Pettit and Donna Solivais. Funeral services Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 9:15 a.m. from the Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 200 E. 78th Avenue, Merrillville for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Andrew J. Corona officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends may visit with the family at the Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point on Tuesday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Prayer services will be offered on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m

Neville John Gough

October 28, 1927 - June 20, 2009