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PATRICK MCDEVITT Obituary

McDEVITT, Patrick D. "Dan" Of the North End of Boston formerly of South Medford, and more recently a warmly, kindly cared for resident patient in the Chelsea Soldiers' Home, born to eternal life on April 7, 2012. Dear husband of Joyce Francis McDevitt, cherished father of Stephen F. of Medford and Kathryn B. of the North End, Boston. Son of the late Daniel and Helen (McDaid) McDevitt. Brother of James J. "Jack" of Medford, Mary F. "Maureen" of Beverly, Michael J. of North Andover, Kevin B. of Medford and the late Helen. Also survived by his niece, nephews, and many cousins in America and Ireland for whom he had special affection. Alumnus of St. Clement Grammar and High School, and of Boston College, Class of 1956. Late, proud member of the Saint Mark Society, Boston Central Branch YMCA, Irish Cultural Centre, and Winchester Country Club. U.S. Naval Reserve Veteran. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford Thursday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, 12 North Sq., Boston, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dan's memory to St. Clement "Development Office, 71 Warner St., Medford, MA 02155 or to St. Leonard Church, 12 North Sq., Boston, MA 02113. To leave a message of condolence dellorusso.net Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781-396-9200 Medford-Woburn-Wilmington

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2012.

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April 11, 2012

Dear Joyce and the Mc Devitt Family,

We have lost a truly special person in our lives. He had such wit and spirit, and loved his family and friends and cousins and was so generous to us all. We will miss him.
I wish you much strength in this difficult time and know the courage it has taken to deal with this illness. Our prayers are with you.

Love, Kate and Rob Wilde

Tiana Prezas

April 11, 2012

Dear Kathryn & Family:

I am sorry for the loss of your father. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Maureen Tighe

April 10, 2012

DeaMaureen
I am sorry for the the loss of your dear brother. God give you and ALL the family the grace and strength you need in the coming days.
Love,
Maureen Tighe

Anne Ilacqua

April 10, 2012

Dear Joyce- I think that those who die at Eastertime, must be especially blessed! So sorry for your loss!
~Anne Kennedy Ilacqua

April 10, 2012

Dear Joyce and family, very sorry to hear about Dan. Always enjoyed talking with him whenever I ran into him in the North End.
May he rest in peace

Lorraine and Daniel Passacantilli

peggy burke

April 10, 2012

Dear Jack and Jane.

sorry for your loss.

April 10, 2012

You have lost a Husband,a Father, a Brother, I have lost a best friend,
God will be good to him.
Danny Markham

elisabeth rogen

April 10, 2012

Dear Joyce. We are all so very sad, losing dear Dan after all these years. Our love and prayers are with you, Stephen and Kathryn.
Love, Elisabeth, Neil, Stephanie and John

Sue Bannen

April 10, 2012

Kathryn and family my thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. Sue Bannen

April 10, 2012

Jack and Family
Our prayers are with you and Dan's family .
God Bless,
Charlie Murphy and Family

April 10, 2012

Dear Joyce: My sympathy to you for the loss of your husband. Marilyn Holland Anne's friend

April 10, 2012

A treasured friend, who shall be greatly missed.

by Nancy Dini Sullivan

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