Sally Jean Holroyd Devino

Sally Jean Holroyd Devino
Sally Jean Holroyd Devino of Madison died peacefully on July 10, 2021, in the Madison House. She was the wife of the late Ray Devino. Sally was born in Bridgeport and grew up in Trumbull and Stratford, CT. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1948.
Sally was a gifted ballet dancer and began attending Julliard prior to graduating high school to achieve that goal. She was a dancer at the New York City Ballet and was on the faculty at several colleges during her dance career. She also taught dance in Pittsfield, MA for many years at her dance school.
Sally was a talented and creative person. She could do anything. She loved gardening and antiques and enjoyed skiing, playing piano, crocheting, knitting, cooking and reading. She enjoyed traveling and giving beautiful gifts at Christmas. She loved her family and adored her brother Bud.
She is predeceased by her parents, Benn Starr Holroyd, Sr. and Florence Harriet Holroyd, her brother Ben Starr Holroyd, Jr. (Bud), sister-in-law Margaret Holroyd, and her nephew Michael Lyons Holroyd. She leaves behind her niece Susan (Jason) Simmons, nephews Jeffrey Holroyd and Christopher (Stephanie) Holroyd, as well as several great-nieces and nephews.
Sally resided many years in Branford with her husband Ray and enjoyed life, with dear friends. Sally spent her last years at Madison House where she was cared for by the dedicated staff. She lived a long and productive life. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Graveside services will be held on Monday August 2, 2021, at 1 p.m. in Nichols Farm Burial Ground, 10 Cemetery Rd., Trumbull, CT. Sally loved animals and requests that donations be made in her honor to Branford Compassionate Club Feline Rescue, Branford, CT. Share a memory and sign Sally's guest book online at www.iovanne.com. The Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. is in care of her arrangements.