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PHILIP DEVITA Obituary

DeVita, Philip G. Of Weatogue, CT, formerly of Malden & Burlington, Oct. 15, 2015. Devoted husband of Patricia (Dorazio) DeVita. Son of the late Patrick & Frances DeVita. Beloved father of Philip DeVita & his wife Laura of Chelmsford, Kimberly Fay & her husband John of OH & Karen DeVita of Revere. Dear brother of Raymond DeVita & his wife Sharon of Harwichport & Joanne Dunn of Beverly & her late husband William. Cherished grandfather of Caroline & Madeline Fay & Jack & Michael DeVita. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Relatives & friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden on Wed., Oct. 21st at 11:30 am. Visitation will be held at the A. J.Spadafora Funeral Home 865 Main St., MALDEN on Wed., Oct. 21st, 9:30-11:00 am prior to the Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. For directions & guestbook, visit: www.spadaforafuneral.com. Spadafora Funeral Home 781-324-8680

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20, 2015.

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Elva Smith

May 16, 2018

My dearest Pat and family. Ive just heard about Phil and truly understand your great loss as I lost my beloved Lee in October 2014. I pray for all of you as you continue to heal.

Greg Hiss

October 26, 2015

Mr. DaVita taught me so much about life, competition and fair play. He was a major force in my youth and I will always treasure my time with him as my coach and as Phil's dad. I am sad for the loss of a beautiful man and a great mentor for so many young men in Simsbury.

Sherry Brodell

October 22, 2015

You are in my thoughts and prayers..

October 20, 2015

My most sincere condolences to the DeVita family in this time of sorrow; my thoughts are with you all.
Chris Menge

Richard&Marilyn Abbott

October 19, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to PATRICIA &family And RAY & Joanne. He was a great guy to know growing up in Malden and later crossing paths in business. Dick&Marilyn Abbott.

Laura Drabik-Clark

October 19, 2015

Karen and family,

My heart hurts for you all. I am so sorry about the loss of your father/husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home

865 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148

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21

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

600 Pleasant St., Malden, MA

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865 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148

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