John DeVellis Obituary

56, a Christian, of Marstons Mills, on March 31, died at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Husband of Joan (Gott) DeVellis of Marstons Mills for 27 years. Son of Frank & Dorothy (Tchakurides) DeVellis of Brighton. Brother of David DeVellis of Duxbury and Janice Crummett of Waltham. Born in Brighton, graduate of Brighton H.S. and attended MA College of Art. He was co-founder of Ace & Acme Fine Furniture Taxi, moving furniture for decorators & antique dealers. Visiting hours in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Rd., (Rte. 28), MARSTONS MILLS Thursday, April 3, 4-7 PM. A Funeral Service at Christ Chapel, 1200 Old Stage Rd., Centerville on Friday, April 4 at 11 AM. Memorials in his name may be made to Davenport-Mugar Cancer Center, 27 Park St., Hyannis, MA 02601 or to Thru the Bible Radio, Pasadena, CA 91109.

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John DeVellis

14 Entries

Nicole Vautrain

April 15, 2008

Hello: my thoughts are with you at this sad time.. I walk through Osterville every day and John and I would either trade Red Sox news of the day when he was at Midway or he would honk and wave if he was in the big truck...What a smile and Sox fan; I will miss him. Sincerely.

Kathleen Mitchell

April 7, 2008

I know that John is with his Lord, but it still hurts not to hear and see his friendly face...
Joan, may the Lord help you find the peace in this life.. you both were and will always be my closest of friends..\

kc

Carl and Meggie Ashley

April 4, 2008

Dear Joan,
May God Bless you during this a most difficult time. The both of you were always so kind to everyone and surely had a true zest for life. John endured his battle with the great strength, faith and courage; with you always by his side. He will surely be missed.

Rest in Peace John.

Our prayers are with you at this time.

Lynn Myers

April 4, 2008

Joan -- We were so saddened to hear from Elaine about John's illness and passing. Although we haven't been in touch recently, we have very fond memories of John from the old days. We had so much fun with you and John and Elaine and Bill in those days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lynn and Mark (Whale)

Suzanne Rainey

April 2, 2008

Dear Joan,
My brother Michael called me today and told me the sad news. I am so sorry. I have so many wonderful memories of you and John. Especially on your wedding day when Tom and Skip were still with us too. John always was the life of the party!! His big smile and kind heart are in heaven now. He no doubt was greeted by my Mom, Jeanne (and Amos!!) My Mother loved John and you both were very special to her. You two still visited her when all others trailed off. I love you Joan. You and John's entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Suzanne (Lally) Rainey

Jil-Lyn Wonoski

April 2, 2008

My deepest condolences to you Joan, Mr. & Mrs. D, Janice, David and to all that were so fortunate to have been touch by John.

"Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe" - St. Augustine

You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Demetri Papadopoulos

April 2, 2008

Dearest Joan!

I would like to express my utmost regrets for the passing of cousin John. He was such a couragreous man who fought to the very end. I will never forget the good times we had when Mom and Dad (Mahi and John Papadopoulos) came to visit in Cape Cod a few months ago.

He will be missed by us all.

Demetri Papadopoulos

Karen Lovett (Beard)

April 2, 2008

I rejoice for John as he's safe in the arms of his beloved Savior! My deepest condolences to the loving family he leaves behind. I am a distant relative of John's, and also attended Brighton High School with him. I have many memories of classes with him (especially "Miss Bates English class") even though so many years have since past. My mother (Dorothy Beard(Bayides))informed me of John's gallant battle, and I've heard many stories of how John lived his life...and deeply loved his Lord. May the knowledge that he is smiling down on you from heaven give you some solace in the days ahead. With love and prayers...

Cheryl Falletti

April 2, 2008

Dear Joan,
All of us here in Radiology will miss John so much! I have never met such a spirit as his!
I am sorry for you and all his family
And Dave, how kind you were to him.
I'm sure John is smiling at you all from heaven.
Cheryl Falletti

Cheryl Falletti

J S

April 2, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Tom Carey

April 2, 2008

God Speed on your journey John- We send love and deepest sympathies to you Joan. We will see you in early June when we return.
Tom and Sue Carey

Elaine Adams Bayer

April 2, 2008

You are the life of the party and I have so many great memories of our friendship. When I look up into the vast Texas sky and see the stars, I know it is you smiling down on me.

Stephen Snyder

April 2, 2008

Dear Joan,
Please accept my condonlences on your loss of John. Warmest wishes.
Stephen Snyder

george yphantes

April 2, 2008

may his memory be eternal

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