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Mark Devitte Obituary

MARK F. DEVITTE PORTAGE, IN Mark F. Devitte, age 61, of Portage, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 6, 1952 in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Frank and Emily Devitte. He was a 1970 graduate of Crown Point High School. Mark graduated with an Associate's Degree in Automotive Management from Northwood Institute in Midland, MI and was currently the owner of Affordable Auto Repair in Lake Station, IN. In May of 1983, Mark married the love of his life, Sherry Weaver. Mark is survived by his wife, Sherry; daughter, Stephanie Devitte; brothers: Frank Devitte, Mike Devitte, Jesse (Donna) Devitte and Brian Devitte; sister, Denise (Marc) Bromberg; sisters-in-law: Joyce Meyer and Gayle (Bob) Nunez; nieces and nephews: Dylan Devitte, Emily Briggs, Kyle Devitte, Jesse Devitte, Mary Fortner, Ashley Martin, Tyler Devitte, Ryan Devitte, Roseanne Bromberg, Caitlin Bromberg, Lisa Meyer, Lindsay Nunez, and Kristen Nunez. Mark was preceded in death by his sister, Maribeth Devitte. Funeral services will take place Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Rees Funeral Home Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage, IN. Visitation will take place Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. For more information, please call (219) 762-3013 or online at: www.reesfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Times on Mar. 18, 2014.

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Stephanie Devitte

June 16, 2014

DAD! I LOVE AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY! I HOPE ONE DAY THIS GETS EASIER! NOT A DAY GOES BY WHERE I DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU! IF ONLY I COULD SEE YOU ONE MORE TIME OR TELL YOU ONE MORE THING! NEVER A GOODBYE ALWAYS A SEE YOU LATER<3

sherry and stephanie devitte

March 27, 2014

to everyone who came,prayed,sent a thoughtfull card or gift we thank you.we struggle everyday with this lose of the true love or our lives.time will help heal,but never will forget as I feel it should be.why would you want to forget such a caring, loving and good father as Mark.Im gratefull for all the understanding an compassion that has been received in the last three years of marks battle with cancer, I know I would never have made it without all of you out there caring for me ,mark,and Stephanie AGAIN THANK YOU EVERYONE I LOVE YOU MARK AND WILL MISS YOU FOREVER UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

JoEllen Saltsman

March 22, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carson & Thelma Booker

March 21, 2014

We are so sad about the passing of Mark, just found out, he was simply the best, our family have been going to affordable for the last 15 years, and the name said it all, we was never ever disappointed in their work. Mark knew mostly every customer by name. We knew of his battle with Cancer , and prayed that this battle would be won also, R.I.P. Mark you will be miss forever, feeling so sad.

Robin Devitte

March 20, 2014

I pray that the many happy memories of Mark's life will help you to overcome the sadness and pain and provide you the strength you need to cope during this difficult time. Mark's memory will live on forever in the hearts of so many.

David Dowell

March 20, 2014

So sorry for your loss. May he follow our Lord and Savior.

Kevin Devitte

March 18, 2014

Sherry, Stephanie and all of Marks brothers and sisters,
I have great memories of Mark. When he came to Vegas back in 73-74 he stayed at my place for a few weeks until he got his own place two doors from my place. They were great times with lots of beer, lots of rock-n-roll and lots of fun. A very special time of being young and healthy. Mark had finely honed, keen sense of humour. He will be missed by those who knew him. RIP Mark, I hope you had a good life, I'm sure you did.
Cousin Kevin

Into the universe and beyond but the heart remains with who loved him.

Heather Devitte-McKee

March 18, 2014

I remember playing tag in Crown Point with all the cousins. Now another is "gone away".

Sorry for all but Death is only hard on those left behind.

Karen Klaus

March 18, 2014

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Devitte family for your loss.

Rhonda Bates

March 18, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robin Summers

March 18, 2014

Dear Sherry and Stephanie,
Your blessings have been many,You loved and lived with a man that adored you both. He was a good and decent man, a wonderful father and a loving husband...he will be with you always in the smiles that come when thoughts of him are remembered...when the sun shines brightly on your face...and when his name is brough up in conversation. He loved you both dearly and after all that is all one can hope for in this ife...and one day you will meet again...
till then, keep the faith and know that because he ived such a loved life...he can and does rip.

Tracy Krell

March 17, 2014

Devitte Family, Please know that Mark will be truly missed by many. He was a great guy. You are in my prayers...

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