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PHILIP DEVANE Obituary

DEVANE, Philip J. Of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully, on September 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Shelley (Prince) Devane. Loving father of Brittany Devane of California, Philip Devane of Dorchester and Tyler Devane, B.F.D. of Dorchester. Cherished brother of Michael Devane, ret. B.P.D. and his wife, Denise, of Quincy. Loving uncle of Delia Devane of Dorchester, Michael Devane of Quincy and Austin Devane of Quincy. Also survived by many loving in-laws and dear friends. Phil was a longtime lineman for Eversource, Hyde Park Division and a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Visiting Hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (Adams Village), DORCHESTER, Monday, from 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Neponset, Tuesday morning, at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Phil to the Boston Fire Cancer Foundation, at www.bostonfirecancerfoundation.org Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery. For directions and expressions of sympathy, please visit oconnorandson.com John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home 617-282-5564

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 17 to Sep. 21, 2025.

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Daniel Bunch

September 21, 2025

Phil and I were stationed together at MCAS Yuma. We became good buddies and hung out every weekend tossing back Budweiser! He was a Great friend with a Great sense of humor. He was also an outstanding Marine!! We´ve stayed in touch for 40 years and I was sad to hear that he passed. I will miss him dearly! Semper Fi Brother!!!

ROBERT G SHAUGHNESSY

September 20, 2025

I went to St. Ann's school in Dorchester

richard stanton

September 19, 2025

I was very sorry to read of Phil's passing. My condolences to his Family. A great guy. May he rest in peace. Sincerely Dick Stanton

Debra O´Reilly

September 17, 2025

Shelley and Family, I want to send my deepest sympathy to each of you. Phil was a great friend and one of the funniest guys I know, his smile would light up a room.. RIP My Friend, Debbie O´Reilly

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

September 17, 2025

Sincere thanks for the devoted military service you gave to the people of this nation. May you rest in peace.

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home

740 Adams Street , Dorchester, MA 02122

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10:00 a.m.

St. Ann s Church, NEPONSET

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