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Philip Devlin Obituary

DEVLIN Philip J., of South Boston, Suddenly, March 6, 2011. Beloved husband of Frances "Lucky" S. (Herron) Devlin. Devoted son of the late John P. and Elizabeth (Coyle) Devlin. Loving father of Philip J. Jr., and his wife Patricia of Marshfield, Robert of South Boston, William and his wife Linda of Plymouth, Michael and his wife Darlene, Russell, Christopher and his wife Paula, Kerry Ann Devlin and her fiance Mark Palombo, all of South Boston. Dear brother of Elizabeth Broom of South Boston, John Devlin of West Roxbury, Mary Callahan of Stoughton, Joseph Devlin of Tacoma, WA, the late Sr. Bridget Ann Devlin S.N.D and Thomas Devlin. Cherished grandfather of thirteen grandchildren, the late Patrick Devlin and three great grandchildren. Forever missed by his sidekick Hubble. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral from the O'Brien Funeral Home 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, Friday at 8:45 A.M. Funeral Mass in St. Brigid Church at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 3:00-8:00 P.M. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Late retired employee of South Boston Savings Bank. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Phil's memory to the South Boston Catholic Academy, 866 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127.

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Published by Boston Herald from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2011.

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Audra Russell

March 13, 2011

To the Devlins,

I'm sorry for your loss. Phil was a great guy and our street won't be the same without him. My thoughts are with you.

Richard Grady

March 11, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

patricia pickering

March 10, 2011

dear lucky and family
may the love and support of your family and friends help you through this difficult time. god bless. Patricia (Conley) Pickering

Judy McCarthy

March 10, 2011

Our hearts & prayers go out to the Devlin family. Phil will surely be missed by many he was a good man.

Tom & Judy McCarthy

brian nguyen

March 10, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

bill powers

March 10, 2011

to the devlin family my thoughts and prayers are with you all not only was phil a good worker but a lot of fun to be around i had a blast with him at the bank bill powers

Mary Swanson & CJ Regan

March 10, 2011

Russell, Michael, Kerry Ann & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories help you through this difficult time.

Paul Morrow

March 10, 2011

Bob our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family

Jimmy McDonough

March 10, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

March 9, 2011

Dear Lucky, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family during this sad time. I do have many fond memories of being in your backyard over the 4th of July weekends when I stayed at Helene and Dave's house. You and Phil were always welcoming to friends and relatives. I got to meet so many of your sons and daughter, Kerri. I remember Phil as the walker who walked the island everyday. Phil will be missed by all who knew him. Thankfully, the memories of Phil will remain with us forever! With much love-Linda Iles from San Jose, Ca.

March 9, 2011

Dear Devlin Family: There are many people in Southie and beyond who have such lasting and wonderful memories of Mr Devlin. He was a great man who we all fondly remember with his low-key demeanor and patience for our antics as we played around the neighborhood and jumped into his pool at the Second Street Riveria.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Devlin family.

With our deepest condolences,

Paul and Patrice Linehan
Alexandria, Va

formerly and always of Second Street South Boston.

March 9, 2011

To the Devlin Family.. May God hold you close and guide you through this most difficult time...So sorry for your loss, especially Lucky, may the wonderful family you have raised comfort you in your great loss.. Ann Marie (Cloherty) Thompson (Marshfield, MA)

Maryann Callanan

March 9, 2011

To Auntie Lucky, Phil, Bobby, Michael, Billy, Russell,Christopher and Kerry Ann and the entire family.

I am so sorry, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories of Uncle Phil and always loved hearing him tell stories. He always made you laugh. He was a great guy. He will be greatly missed by all.

Love Maryann Callanan and family

kelly Seaman

March 9, 2011

To the Devlin Family,

I can only imagine how much of an impact your father has had on how compassionate and caring you are as a family. I can only imagine how great a man he was and I wish I had the pleasure of knowing him in life.

We send our deepest condolences,
Kelly Seaman & Mark Linehan

Michelle Flaherty

March 9, 2011

Kerry - Prayers are with you and your family. Michelle Flaherty

Julie Broome & Family

March 9, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Linda Ford

March 9, 2011

Michael and Darlene,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is and I am praying for you and your family.

Rosetta Jastrem

March 9, 2011

Dear Lucky,

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of the love of your life. Remembering your great love story today and always.

With love,
Rosetta

Karen McEachern

March 9, 2011

Lucky, I am so sad to hear of the death of Phillip. Please know that I am praying for you & your family.
Karen Kelly McEachern
( Alice Kelly's daughter )

BETTY WASHBURN

March 9, 2011

PHILLIP WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. MY WALKS DOWN CASTLE ISLAND WILL NOT SEEM THE SAME WITHOUT MEETING HIM. WE REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES AT "THE BANK" MAY HE REST IN PEACE

Patty Bolstad-Vasile

March 9, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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