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Edward Devine Obituary
Edward F. Devine, 49, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2011, surrounded by his family after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on April 6, 1961, he is survived by his wife, Barbara, and their children, Daniel, Edward, Neil, and Rose, and his parents, James and Kathleen Devine, as well as his brothers, Jim and Paul Devine, and sisters, Anne Jorgensen and Rita Devine, their spouses, and many nieces and nephews. Edward was a graduate of Manhattan College and received his law degree from Marquette University. Since 2000, he served as the Director of the Rockland County Drainage Agency. Prior to that, he worked for the Department of Environmental Conservation as a regional attorney, and before that as Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Orangetown. For many years, he was a member of the Solid Waste Authority for Rockland County. Most recently, he also served as Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Mamakating in Sullivan County. He was very much loved by his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Visiting hours will be on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4PM and 7-9PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 16 at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 11:30 AM, West Nyack, NY, followed by burial at Gethsemane Cemetery, Rockland Lake, Congers, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation or Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties.
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Camille Fornario
February 20, 2011
To Barbara and Family
I just found out of your loss. I am so sorry. I will keep you and the children in my pray's. So Sorry for your lost.
Love The Fornario's (Camille, Nick, Nicholas)
Tara Becraft
February 19, 2011
I was so saddened and sorry to hear of your loss. This has taken me back to my childhood, and remembering the wonderful and fun times we all shared. My thoughts are with each of you. Love, Tara
Wendy Felter-McVey
February 16, 2011
To all of you dear Devines ~ I cannot begin to convey my heartfelt sympathy to each & everyone of you. This is a precious loss, but with the love you all share with each other, Ed will never be forgotten. It seems like only yesterday, a group of us were hanging out by the Laurel Plains "solving the world's problems" in our little spectrum of our corner. God Bless you all. My heart aches for you, but with a collective amount of loving memories from so many people, Ed remains with all of us forever. Love & gentle hugs, Wendy (Felter) McVey
Dawn Emanuele
February 16, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kal Rothman
February 16, 2011
Dear Barbara: Just heard the news, as I am out of town. My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, Daniel, Edward, Neil & Rose, Ed was my friend, colleague, and confidant. He had a certain air about him that brought respect, and confidence, along with compassion. We will all miss him.
Kathleen Ridings
February 15, 2011
Dear Barbara, Daniel, Edward, Neil and Rose,
Our family is praying for you, and with you, at this difficult time. At the same time, I can't help but remember all the good times we all had at the Sweeney/Devine gatherings growing up. Ed was extremely proud of his family, and he loves you all very much. He reminded me recently that he and Barbara made their First Communion together. His legacy is his children, and his strong Faith in God. I hope these words help to comfort you as they have our family over the years:
"When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free.
Miss me a little-but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we onced shared
Miss me----but let me go.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me----but let me go."
God Bless you all,
Kathleen Sweeney Ridings, Rick and Alyson
P.S. Ed, Aunt Mary will cut the crust off your toast in Heaven!!
Lawrence Lepak
February 15, 2011
The New York State Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association want to let the Devine family know that Ed is in our thoughts and prayers. Ed was not only a valuble board member of the Association, but also a person who always tried to help improve our outreach efforts. In his memory, we have donated $100 to the Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties
Catherine D'Agostino
February 15, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with the Devine family.
My deepest sympathy,
David Donato
February 14, 2011
Dear Barbara,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Ed was a great friend, meeting him for the first time at Laurel Plains Elementary School; we struck up a friendship that continued through junior high and into high school. I do not remember the last time I saw Ed, maybe a weekend home from college, too many years but nothing but fond memories.
David Donato
Utica, NY
CHSS -1979
rose devine
February 14, 2011
It is so so sad to think of one of the Devine cousins being gone. We all know how long Eddie was sick but it is still a shock in a way. We all had a tight bond, sort of a" cousins code" that went back to the days at Grandma Devine's house on St. Raymond's Ave in the Bronx.
Barbara, I'm so sorry for your loss. You know better than anyone that he was a great man and that he had a great life with you and your children.
Rose Devine- Cocuzza
Marie & Bob Hollmann
February 14, 2011
Dear Barbara and Family, We grieve with you and pray for you daily. We understand what you are going through and wish we could be there to help comfort you. Be assured that we will continue to pray to our Merciful Lord that He recieves Ed into His fold. Our love and prayers are with you.
Aunt Marie and Uncle Bob
John Sweeney
February 14, 2011
This is a terrible loss for Barbara and all the family. Ed and his whole family have all been through a marathon of emotion and suffering over the past two years and have demonstrated a great strength of character. My wife Karen and I are very sorry for your loss. I will remember Ed’s humour and laugh forever and always associate it with the family parties in the Bronx, New City and Vernon NJ which is where I last saw him. He was full of good cheer and very proud to introduce his children to us and it is how I will remember him. Another Cousin, John Sweeney
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
February 13, 2011
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Daniel Sweeney
February 12, 2011
although as adults we all grew apart and into our own lives and family. Thoughts of you and your brothers and sisters not that long ago at Grandma Sweeney's house,still cross my mind. Alot of happy childhood memories. Say hello to my mom and dad.You and your family will be in my prayers. Your cousin, Dan Sweeney
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