Rose Devlin

Rose Anita Devlin

Restaurateur of Sunnyvale

Nov. 20, 1923-Oct. 9, 2010

Passes into eternity on October 9th.

Rose was born in the Hartford hospital and grew up in Essex, CT. She was the only child, of Italian parents, and went to a private school for her education. Rose had a wonderful zest for life and a good head for business. Her most notable acclaim was her grand family restaurant "Wylin's" on South Murphy, Sunnyvale for 24 years until her retirement in 1987.

Many Sunnyvale families, business owners and public safety officers were her faithful clients - sometimes for all three meals. She served a fabulous reasonably priced menu and loved her clientele.

At age 23 yrs Rose married Charles Devlin a top model in New York on New Years Eve 1947. Rose and Charles had no children; they lived in Florida, Nevada and moved to California in 1961 where Rose partnered at a San Jose restaurant for eight years before buying Wylin's. Charles died in 1975 of cancer after 28 yrs of marriage.

Rose loved kids and animals, especially dogs. She was enamored with all sports, however, tennis was her game. She loved to play tennis and golf when young and continued to be an avid fan. Rose was dearly loved and we shall miss her ever so much. She will be remembered for her natural wit, quick retorts, good sense of humor and her real love of people.

Rose enjoined herself with the Whiteman-Rosch‚ family and became an endeared Auntie to all. Rose loved the Lord and prepared to be with Him in Heaven. She suffered with COPD from which she finally succumbed.

A Memorial Service will be held at Spangler Mortuary, 174 N. Sunnyvale Ave, Sunnyvale, CA October 20th 10:00 a.m. Following the service there will be a private interment at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend a "Celebration of Life" gathering at Mariani's in Santa Clara at 1:00 p.m. Please join us to honor her memory.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Breathe California of the Bay Area, 1469 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126.