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EDWARD MCDEVITT Obituary

McDEVITT, Edward "Eddie" Of West Roxbury, formerly of Dorchester and Gleneely, County Donegal, Ireland, March 29, 2021. Devoted husband of the late Marguerite Ann (Conlon) McDevitt of Mission Hill and beloved father of Eileen (McDevitt) Tarallo, Margaret (McDevitt) Elmiger and Eamon McDevitt. Cherished father-in-law of Andreas Elmiger, Christine (MacDonald) McDevitt, and the late Edward Tarallo. Adored grandfather of Daniel, Anna and Roman. Beloved cousin to his best friend, Mary McDevitt of Dorchester. Caring friend of the late Ellen Murphy of West Roxbury. Eddie is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom he adored. Eddie was a dedicated employee of Mobil Oil for many years until his retirement. A man of faith and family, Eddie McDevitt will be greatly missed by all. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Wednesday, April 7th at 9am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Holy Name Church at 10 o'clock. To live stream the Funeral Mass, go to https://vimeo.com/event/858314. Visiting hours Tuesday, 5-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. For directions and guestbook, gormleyfuneral.com. William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 2 to Apr. 4, 2021.

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Nephew Niall, Amanda, Callum, Ellie & Caiden.

March 27, 2023

Thinking of you Uncle Eddie on your Anniversary, we shared many memories of your trips to Ireland and of our trip to Boston, many stories were told.
Rest In Peace.

Niall and Amanda McDaid

April 7, 2021

RIP Uncle Eddie
You will be sadly missed but always remembered..

Michael kelly & Kelly family

April 6, 2021

Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time from all the Kelly family in Donegal town Ireland May he rest in peace

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6

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Apr

7

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Apr

7

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Holy Name Church

MA

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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