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Frank DeVito Obituary
FRANK DANIEL
DE VITO
MIDDLETOWN
Frank Daniel DeVito, of Middletown, passed away Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Newark and the son of Cosentino and Trena Luzi DeVito. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from Seton Hall University in 1976, and went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall Law School in 1979. Committed to his community, he served as a Middletown Democratic committeeman and was a member of the Vince Lombardi Knights of Columbus Council #6552. Frank was devoted to his family and his faith. The community of St. James Church in Red Bank, will join his family in mourning this profound loss.
Frank was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Josephine Buccafusco DeVito; daughters, Jennamarie DeVito of Red Bank, and Cherylann DeVito, at home; and his son, Frank Joseph, also at home; mother in law and father-in-law, Anthony and Michelina Buccafusco of Middletown; sister-in-law, Mary Testa and husband Edward of Edison; and niece, Nicole Testa.
The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6 at St. James R.C. Church, Red Bank. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be sincerely appreciated. Please visit the Frank Daniel DeVito memorial website available at www.sidun.com, www.johnedayfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank DeVito
Deborah White
August 16, 2010
To the DeVito family. I went to grammar school with Frank. He was very nice to everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Manny Costa
August 6, 2010
To the Devito family, It saddened me to hear of Franks passing. We grew up together in Newark, lived on the same street a few houses away, went to the same grammer school, etc. I will always remember playing stick ball in the street with Frank and other neighborhood friends, of course with his dad (Cosmo) looking on. Nothing but great memories of those years with a good friend who will be missed.... My thoughts and prayers are with you all... An old friend, Manny Costa
506 N. 13 St.
Susan Sperling
August 6, 2010
Dear Josephine,
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with you at the VNACJ in Red Bank and you are an amazing, compassionate person with a wonderful family. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Andrea Tissot-Rebner
August 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Wendy Orzechowski
August 5, 2010
Jennamarie, Cherylann, and Frank,
We are truly sorry for the loss of your dad. We still remember your dad singing Karaoke at Strathmore and dancing to the songs. You three are such wonderful children that we know you will help your mom and provide loving support to each other.
Wendy, Bob, Chris, Shawn, Drew, and Cassie Orzechowski
Rozanski Family
August 5, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Matt and I were rembering a class trip to the Turtle Back Zoo. We said the same thing "Such a nice man" Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robin, Andrew and Matt Rozanski
Barbara Maddock
August 5, 2010
To the DeVito Family,
My husband & I attended the same grammer school as Frank(First Ave) years ago. Frank was a kind, gentle soul with great sense of fun. He was a great person and having meet his family in those years while living in Newark, he was a great son & brother. And even though we lost contact I bet he was a great family man too. Our hearts and blessing go out to all of you. Sincerely, Richard & Barbara (Racioppi) Maddock
Larry Belfiore
August 5, 2010
Frank and I were best friends in the 60's on 13th Street in Newark---he was the quarterback and I was the receiver. We walked to 1st Avenue School and back home twice each day, discussing the final Jeopardy answer after lunch. The number of days that we played in his basement on rainy days, or on his basketball court in the back yard, is beyond count, but the memories are as clear as yesterday. Who could forget the day when Trena interrupted our basketball game to tell us that The Mick just blasted a tape-measure homer in Yankee Stadium. Cosmo taught both of us to play baseball and pitch, but the "perfect pee-wee league season" on the Pirates was never meant to happen. We collected a sufficient number of cereal boxtops and attended a NY Rangers practice session at The Garden with our fathers. Frank's guitar and my trumpet didn't mesh well, but his rendition of The Monkees tune, "I'm not your steppin' stone" as Conrad in our 7th grade play will never be forgotten. I haven't seen Frank for almost 25 years, but I've conversed with him by phone and thought about him often during his illness. My thoughts are with him continuously, now. Ciao, buddy.
judith lothian
August 3, 2010
You and your family are in my prayers. I wish I could be with you. Masses are being said in Ireland for Frank and for your family. Love, Judy
August 3, 2010
Dear Jennamarie,
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Our love and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Mrs. Sobo
Adam Kenny
August 3, 2010
Frank is among the best people I have ever met. As a young lawyer working under him, he gave me amazing guidance on a day in/day out basis both about the law and about life. On behalf of my family, we extend our sympathies to Josephine and the kids.
August 3, 2010
To the DeVito Family,
I went to First Avenue School with Frank a lifetime ago. We were neighbors in Newark. My condolences to all of you. He was a great person. Joyce Colace Gardner
August 3, 2010
DeVito Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
God Bless You,
Pam Jacques
Muriel Smith
August 3, 2010
Although I have not seen Frank in many years, I will always remember the impressions he made on me during his Middletown political years as a staunch fighter for the things in which he believed, honesty, energy, a quick smile, and a great devotion to God and the Knights of Columbus. He was truly a great family man, and I extend my sympathy to all those who will miss him dearly.
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