Michael J. McGivern - Obituary

ichael James McGivern, a resident of Harwood, Maryland of 54 years, passed away peacefully on March 20th, surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Wheeling Jesuit University. He later earned his master’s degree from Georgetown University. Mike met his wife, Cindy, a student nurse, after a baseball injury in Pittsburgh, PA. Mike founded South County Construction in 1979 and served as President until his retirement in 2020, celebrating 40 years of business. He was a member of Old South Country Club, a Board Member of the Masonry Institute, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Old Crow Hunt Club. Mike was a man of faith, and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. Their PopPop always had the best stories. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors. He loved the beach, crabbing, and farming. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Cindy; his four children: Michele Galvin (Matt), Jennifer Lucas (Glenn), Cynthia Walsh (Jim), and Mike McGivern (C3). He is also survived by ten grandchildren: Luke and Annie Galvin; Michael and Nicole Lucas; Conor and James Walsh; and Megan Attkisson (Peyton). Mason, Madden, and Mitchell McGivern. Family and friends are invited to gather for Mike's life celebration on Thursday, March 26, 2026, starting at 11 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 noon at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 101 Owensville Rd. West River, MD 20778. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with a reception in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Church.