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STEPHEN DEVITO Obituary

DeVito, Stephen
58, of Billerica, formerly of Watertown, won many battles but lost the war with cancer on November 23, 2013, with his family by his side. Loving husband of Goldi (Ovoian). Dedicated father of Melissa and Stephanie and stepfather of George and Jennifer. Son of the late Edward Sr. and June (Patterson) DeVito. Devoted brother of John, David, Robert, Paul, Peter, Francis, Richard and the late Edward Jr. and Alexander. Loving grandfather of 6. Funeral from the Donovan-Aufiero Funeral Home, 140 Otis St. (at 6th St.) EAST CAMBRIDGE Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a Rite of Christian Burial in the Sacred Heart Church, 49 Sixth St., East Cambridge at 10 AM. Visiting Monday 4-8 PM. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Donations in Stephen's memory may be made to the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. donovanaufierofuneralhome

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, 2013.

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Jessica Bailey

December 4, 2013

Steve was a great man with a great sense of humor. He always made me laugh! It was a pleasure knowing and working with him the past few years. He will surely be missed by all.

paul nadeau

December 2, 2013

I had the great pleasure of working with Steve. He was always quick with a laugh. I will miss him and that laugh. You are in our prayers.

Mary Hotz

December 2, 2013

Love and prayers to the DeVito family. So sorry for your loss. Mary Hotz

karen Manoogian Wasserman

December 1, 2013

My heart and prayers are with the all the DeVito family. I'm so extremely sorry for your loss.

Debra Cristello

December 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Devito Family?? Stephen you are now with your mom and dad??

Donna Manjourides

November 29, 2013

My heart goes out to Stephen's family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Many Watertown memories.

Cheryl (Scalia) Yarossi

November 29, 2013

My prayers go out to the DeVito family. So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Stephen.

Sharon Mazzola Wurzel

November 28, 2013

Rest in peace my friend. Prayers to the many family members who will miss you deeply.

Dave Shea

November 26, 2013

To all of Steve's family, please accept my sincere condolences. I was a distributor of supplies and had the great pleasure of dealing with Steve. I was truly saddened on hearing of his passing. May he rest in peace.

Mark K.

November 26, 2013

I will greatly miss my good friend of many years.

Bernice Comeau

November 25, 2013

Goldie,
I know how much Stephen love you and your girls, he was a great friend to me and I know how he felt about Kristina, I am soo sorry for your loss and wish I could be there with you.
Much Love

bob turcotte

November 25, 2013

The DeVito Family, Sorry for your loss. Steve you were a great person.Thanks for all the opportunities you gave me. Your Frriend, Bob T NE Elec.

Suzanne Chapman

November 25, 2013

Dear Goldie and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Suzanne Chapman

November 25, 2013

To the DeVito Family.
Steve was a wonderful person, who many have said he could bring a smile to your face which is so true. He will missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Paula A Amoroso

Leslie Medeiros

November 25, 2013

To the DeVito Family - Steve was great person to work with, always had a smile and so willing to help whenever he could. He will be missed by many. My prayers are with you all.

Jill & Don Duffy

November 25, 2013

To The DeVito Family
Our heartfelt condolences to your family. Steve was a wonderful person and a pleasure to be around. He will be missed greatly by all of us who worked with him.

November 25, 2013

To the DeVito family: I am so very sorry for your loss.
Steve was a very special, respected, and valued
co-worker. He will be missed.
Paula Sabadini

November 25, 2013

Goldie I am sorry for your lost. I will keep you in my prayers. Gerrie

Ed Hatfield

November 25, 2013

It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Steve over the 11 years that I've been with the company.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families in this difficult time.
He will be greatly missed by all of the branch personnel in Waterbury CT.

Kathy O'Rourke

November 24, 2013

Goldie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was such a wonderful person and I am honored I had the pleasure of working with him over the last 8 years. He will be missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Ashley Craig

November 24, 2013

A man I will never forgot. Strong, hardworking, and absolutely hilarious! Truly a great loss. Forever in our hearts & prayers. Thank you for the memories. Love to the DeVito family during this difficult time. XOXO

Hannah Chang

November 24, 2013

Steph - so sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you <3 Hannah

Candice Hartford

November 24, 2013

Stephanie, we are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was clearly a special man. We are thinking of you and your family. Xoxo
Love, Kenny and Candice Hartford (Keating)

Jeffrey DeVito

November 24, 2013

My heart goes out to the ones that feel the pain of our loss. My prayers go for the uncle I lost.

November 24, 2013

This is a very difficult time but many memories of your family together will allow healing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this trying time. Lynne and Brian Mccaffery

Devito Brothers, Jan. 2013

Jeanne Franzen/DeVito

November 24, 2013

Catherine Runnals

November 24, 2013

Goldie and all De Vito family:
So sorry to hear about the loss of Stephen. I know this is a difficult time for you and the children. Please know that you and the DeVito's are in my thoughts and prayers. May friends and family surround you with love and memories and God bring you much comfort.

November 24, 2013

Stephanie, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Regards, Sue Mangiacotti

Danita Gemelli

November 24, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

November 24, 2013

My Brother Steve you were and will always be a "Champion Crusader". Join the rest of our family in the heavens and rest in peace. Love You Always! David & Jeanne

Caitlyn DiSanto

November 24, 2013

To Stephanie and the Devito Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.

Walter and Michael Sullivan

November 24, 2013

To the DeVito Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Walter and Michael Sullivan

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