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Elena Heiden
January 5, 2023
Remaining in fond memory of Fr Gerry. Where does time go?
Jeanne Macisco
January 5, 2021
Remembering you with respect and love - Jeanne Macisco
Elena Heiden
January 5, 2021
How is it possible that 10 years have gone by since Fr. Gerry passed. I fondly remember our days together as classmates at St. Charles grammar school in Bridgeport, Now, many decades ago.
Sandra Jester
January 5, 2021
Gerry — I have missed you everyday and have thought of you often over these past 10 years. Those memories of our friendship always bring a smile to my face, remembering your giant smile and your love and embracement of me and my children. You were such a special part of our lives and the void is still felt everyday. Love and miss you!
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Cletus Jabu Magugu
August 10, 2020
I have celebrated masses for Rev Gerald T Devore and l shall remember him always. He was a great man. I was touched by his fraternal spirit. Through his fraternity and hospitality l flew from Rome-Fiumicino to New York -J F Kennedy Airport for summer supply at a wonderful parish of St Maurice in Stamford CT in July 2001. I was studying in Rome at that time. When I was teaching at a Philosophate Seminary in Zimbabwe in 2002, l visited St Maurice for the second time. He linked me with Rev Baaju (Holy Ghost Father) in 2003 who was serving in Colorado Springs at St Dominics parish in the diocese of Pueblo. All this was possible through the fraternal assistance of the great pastor Rev Gerald T Devore. I’m really really grateful. I travelled far and wide through your fraternal assistance. For your unforgettable great pastoral work in the diocese of Bridgeport, may our good God grant you life eternal. ‘May the angels lead you into paradise; May the martyrs come to welcome you and take you to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem’.
Jeanne Macisco
January 5, 2020
It is hard to believe that 9 years have gone by since your passing to the Heavenly Father. Still think of you. Gone - but not forgotten.
Denny Sharon-Fallon
January 24, 2011
I love you Jerry. It's only through you back in the days of the Newman Center at UB that I have a lively love of HIM. Now that is the only comfort I can offer or feel, knowing that we are still connected. It hurts not to be able to call and hear your voice, but I heard Dan's yesterday, and he's going to let me call him now. We cried together. Enjoy your new place.
Much Love,
Larry & Joan Eisenbach
January 20, 2011
Dear Brother Dan,
Just heard the news today via a post-it note from Mary Sliwinski attached to a photo of her son's ice hockey team.... Joan had opened the envelope containing the note and we both just appeared dumbfounded. We spoke with Jerry the day he had returned from his latest "cruise" within the last couple of weeks. He sounded very well but was tired and headed for bed. That was around 1/4 or 1/6/11. Joan subsequently sent him a christmas present check. I'm still sort of in shock. This is one time when being on the opposite coast certainly has it's disadvantages!!! There is nothing to say that I can think of that is not already known by him, you and Our Father in Heaven. God Bless you and your family.
love, Larry & Joan
January 20, 2011
Dan,
I am in Hillsboro Beach and was shocked to hear of Jerry's death. Sorry I wasn't able to be at his funeral. It has been some time since I last talked to him. I have celebrated mass for him and prayed. He was such a wonderful friend. My deepest sympathy for your sorrow. Hillsboro Beach isn't very far from West Palm. Give me a call.
Stan Rousseau 203-913-6727
Sheila Fogarty Johnson
January 18, 2011
Fr. Dan,
When Charlie died, Shawn and I tried to locate you and Gerry, so that we could extend to you deepest sympathies. Now, such a short time later, here we are writing to you over the loss of another brother.
I am so sorry. Fr. Gerry was such a nice guy and did so much good in his life. I didn't realize that he was being buried last Friday, or I would have made the trip across the state, but since I couldn't, I will pray for his soul and have the Daughters of Wisdom in Litchfield pray for him and you.
My memories of the Devores are so old and go so far back they almost crinkle with age when I take them out of my mental memory box. Mostly, I remember laughter, your father's laugh, so big and sounding like it boomed up from his toes, your mother's unique infectious one that could get a whole room chuckling along, and the famous Devore boys' smiles so evident in Gerry's picture. My thoughts are with you and Charlie's children. God comfort you at this time.
Marilyn & John Murren
January 18, 2011
Danny, We were saddened to read of your brother's passing. It is lonely being the only family member left. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.
Shawn Fogarty
January 18, 2011
Fr. Dan,
It was with sadness that I learned of Fr. Gerry's passing. Please accept our sympathy and prayers in his rememberance. His life is truely one dedicated to his Cristian beliefs and values. (Glad and Charlie did a great job!!)
George Devore
January 17, 2011
Always will remember Fr. Gerry with such a kind heart. Said Mass at my Dad's funeral and said such kind things to me about the eulogy I delivered. I will miss him greatly.
Madeline Devore Brown
January 17, 2011
Rest in Peace, Fr. Gerry.
David Longo
January 17, 2011
Like my brother Paul, I too am deeply saddened by the passing of Father Devore. He was always very kind to my parents and they respected and admired him until the day they passed on. And that was always more than enough for me. God bless his soul.
Patricia Barr
January 16, 2011
I will always remember Fr. Gerry in my heart. He never had an unkind word for anyone. I will miss his homilies during the 10:30am mass at St. Ambrose. I'm a better person for meeting him.
Paul Longo
January 15, 2011
I just read of Father Devore's passing, and I am deeply saddened by our loss of such a great man. He was a wonderful inspiration to my late parents, Bert and Vita Longo. They spoke often of his kindness, of his endless enthusiasm, and of the positive effect that he had on all those who knew him.
In my parents' keepsakes, they had saved a postcard that Father Devore sent them in 2007 to thank them for a dinner they shared together. Titled "In the Beginning," the postcard had a photo of Father Devore holding a bunch of brightly-colored balloons on the steps of St. Maurice Church when he was appointed pastor there in 1985. With signature wit, he had written "Ended Halloween '02" on the bottom of the postcard.
When my mother passed away in 2009, Father Devore traveled back to Stamford to console my grieving father at her funeral. And, when my father passed away last year, Father Devore traveled here again to console me and my siblings at our father's funeral. Even afterward, Father Devore continued to write to us regularly, giving words of encouragement that were like food to starving souls.
And so, although Father Devore has left us, his influence will live on. I remember my father also speaking highly of another priest, Father St. Martin of Sacred Heart Parish in Stamford. Although I never met Father St. Martin--he passed away in 1965--I knew all about how he had shepherded the rough-and-rowdy boys of Stamford's West Side into fine human beings. My father was one of those children. And now parents will tell their children about Father Devore's good deeds as he smiles down at them from his reward in Heaven.
We will miss you, Father Devore.
Debbie LaFlamme
January 15, 2011
Father Devore - may you rest in peace. You reached out to all with your goodness and love. I remember you "larger than life" at St. Joe's high school. After so many years, our paths crossed again when you said mass at St. Charles Church during the summer of 2009. When I brought up the gifts to you, you whispered, "I know you." After all those years, you remembered me. My dad loved your wonderful homilies. You were a blessing to us all. Thank you.
Franklin L. Collazo
January 14, 2011
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Egide GATALI
January 14, 2011
Fr. Dan,a french song says: "some days we don't live".So with you and the yours we are not living nowadays. But only in God we can right live.Take care with family and don't be afraid " the just is in the hand of God".
With compassion,
Fr.Egide
Jim and Pauline Laughrea
January 14, 2011
Father Dan,
Pauline and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your dear brother, Gerry. I know, a little bit, what you are going through. I have returned all three of my sisters and my two brothers to God. I miss them dearly, but know they are watching over me.
We will keep you and Gerry in our prayers.
Be strong.
January 14, 2011
Father Dan,
Bobbi & I were saddened to hear of Fr Gerry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bobbi & Craig Wilson
Atlanta
January 14, 2011
Father Dan,
Bobbi & I were saddened to hear of Fr Gerry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bobbi & Craig Wilson
Atlanta
Stephen & Joan Cribben
January 14, 2011
Father Dan,
Joanie & I are saddened to learn of the loss of your brother.
The mosaic of a life well lived emerges from the many prayers & comments about Fr. Gerry that are posted here, combined with your own references over the years.
Surely he not only "touched" lives, but influenced & strengthened so many. Such a meaningful a legacy from your beloved brother - a gift for your continuing inspiration !
Memories of Gerry and his improving the lives of others will always live on in hearts that love. Most especially, yours, Dan.
January 14, 2011
Our deepest condolences to the family of Fr. Gerald Devore. My husband and I first met Gerry when we were students at the University of Bridgeport in the early 1970's. Gerry is responsible for bringing my husband back to the Catholic church; truly the best example of a "good shepherd" we have ever known. We will remember his sandals, his infectious smile and his profound wisdom. He introduced both of us to the proper use of and the importance of music in all worship services. As members of the Newman Center music ministry, we met weekly with Gerry to work on the music selections for the coming weekend liturgies; meetings that taught us more about Jesus Christ than any religious classes we had ever attended in school. Little did we know then that this would be the start of many years of sharing our musical gifts and the Christian lessons we learned with several parishes and prayer groups. We were blessed to be married by Gerry and to have him officiate at the Baptism of all three of our children. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Kathy and Bill Mahmood
Dianne Hopmayer
January 13, 2011
I am deeply saddened and surprised. My prayers and thoughts are with Fr. Jerry's family at this time. Fr. Jerry was a very dear friend of our family. He baptized both of my sons, Jayson and David, in Colorado. Four years ago he married Jayson and Joslyn also in Colorado. And two years ago, after my father died, Fr. Jerry came to NJ to say my father's Mass. He had quite the sense of humor! Fr. Jerry you will be missed by the Hopmayers and the Tauriellos. Peace and love to you and your family!
WAYNE DELLOLIO
January 13, 2011
SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF FATHER DEVORE HAVE MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF HIM DANNY AND MY UNCLE FRANK
Frank Aulenti
January 13, 2011
Father Devore was one of those great priests who knew the score. I had many wonderful experiences celebrating Mass with him at St. Francis in Weston. At Chrismas and Easter Mass, when reciting the 'Apostle's Creed' Father Jerry would stop and let the Holiday Catholics muddle their way through. He was funny, insightful, and wise. PLease accept my sincerest sympathies. Imissed him when he retired from St. Francis... I'll miss him more now.
January 13, 2011
My thoughts and sympathy go out to Fr Devore's family and many
friends. I had the great honor of meeting Fr Devore (known to me as
Jerry) when I was a young girl of about 16 thru my second family,
the Family Weiss. I immediately liked him . Over the years, I was fortunate enough to see him often and I was always greeted with
a big hug, a warm smile, an a twinkle in his eye.
He always took an interest in other people and
immediately made them feel comfortable with his grace and warmth.
Whenever he came to town, I would make sure I went over to see
him becasue I loved just talking to him and always felt better and calmer
just being in his presence.
He was truly a special person and someone who I will
always remember with great admiration, respect and love.
Randi Silberman
January 13, 2011
Hello Dan, Pat and I were saddened when we read of Jerry's passing; so many good memories throughout the years, from Brooks street to ND and beyond. I'm afraid that something has come up which would preclude us from visiting tomorrow a.m @ church. Please be assured that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. with much Christian love and many prayers, Fred and Pat Spadaccino
Linda Nardozza
January 13, 2011
Father Devore was a very special friend to our family. He made St. Maurice a great place to worship. He will be missed. Linda, Paul & Paul Jr. Nardozza
January 13, 2011
Dear Family,
My husband and I are sad to hear of his passing. We remembered him went we went to University of Bridgeport. Also he had married use in 1980. He will be well remembered.
Jean Zaleski
January 13, 2011
Dear Family,
My husband and I are sad to hear of his passing. We remembered him went we went to University of Bridgeport. Also he had married use in 1980. He will be well remembered.
Jean Zaleski
January 13, 2011
My husband and I are sad to hear of his passing. We remembered him went we went to University of Bridgeport. Also he had married use in 1980. He will be well remembered.
Mary McIntosh
January 13, 2011
My prayers and thoughts go out to Fr. Dan and all the family. I have truly missed Fr. Devore since his departure from St. Maurice Parish in Stamford. He remained in my prayers and will continue to do so.
Dennis Cryan
January 13, 2011
Dear Father Dan & Family
Patricia & I send our heartfelt condolences. We will always remember Father Gerry's kind understanding and gentle ways.... he will be missed by those of us that understand civility and compassion ... stay strong Dan.
Kevin Cooke
January 13, 2011
Father Gerry--
You were one of the reasons that we came back to Church so long ago. A lot has happenned since then...we remember all of the one on one chats that we had....you just put everything in laymans terms...we will miss you dearly!
Love--
Kevin and Kim Cooke
Dominick & Lois Cavaliere
January 13, 2011
To the family of Dr. Devore,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers upon his passing.
Elena Heiden
January 13, 2011
To Fr. Dan and Family and Friends of Gerry,
I am very saddened to learn the news of Gerry's passing. We spent many young years together as classmates at St. Charles. Good years. My heartfelt sympathy to you, and please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. In fond memory...
Maureen Fracassini
January 13, 2011
To Dan & Family,
I have many fond memories of Gerry coming to St. Thomas on Monday nights for Carmella's spaghetti when I worked there in High School. He called me "Mosey Palavey" and always brought a smile when he arrived.
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I think Gerry & Fr. Dellolio are having some of that spaghetti now!
Maureen (Reidy) Fracassini
Michael Nicolini
January 13, 2011
My sincere condolences to the entire Devore family. Remember Father Devore at St. Maurice Parish in Stamford. I will miss him and think of him often.
Mike Gerardi
January 12, 2011
My prayers for God`s comforting grace to Fr.Devore`s family and friends.I am forever grateful that Father brought the loving spirit of Santa Claus to the children`s Mass at St. Maurice Church on Christmas Eve since 1985.May he rest forever in God`s peaceful embrace.
Dawn Mauzerall
January 12, 2011
How sad I was to read of Fr. Devore's passing. He was a very dear friend of my Uncle Frank, who we had lost so many years ago.
I had recently reached out to him and it was as if no time had passed. I invited him to be a special surprise guest at my parent's 50th anniversary party. He came and celebrated a lovely ceremony for us as they renewed their vows. It will always be a very special memory for everyone in my family.
I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss but know many people are praying for you. God bless Father Devore and his family and friends.
Eileen Helisch
January 12, 2011
My condolences to Fr. Devore's family. I am sorry for your loss. I will miss him very much. I looked forward to seeing him at our daily Masses at Cathedral of St. Augustine in Bridgeport. In his retired, he helped the Parish, and celebrated Mass for us sometimes. He gave great homilies, and was a great inspiration.
Eileen Helisch (Bridgeport, CT)
Fr. Egide Gatali
January 12, 2011
Fr. Jerry Devore go and sleep in peace of God. You will never disappear in minds.Your wisdom will always be burned in memories. I will ever feel the parfume of your love and charity.
susan crowley
January 12, 2011
Our deep, deep loss, but surely heaven's wonderful gain.
Among many memories of Gerry and our family, we will particularly treasure that of his annual calls to wish each of us a very "Happy Birthday from your favorite Parochial Vicar!"
May he now rest in peace with the Lord.
The Crowleys
Carole T
January 12, 2011
In 1969, Father Devore came and assisted at my father's funeral. I was no longer attending St. Joe's H.S., and he didn't really know me. I never said thank you, never knew where he was, but often thought of this kindness he showed me as I got older. I hope he knows that I am thankful and that I had wished we'd known each other.
Laurie Peterson
January 12, 2011
Rest in Peace, Fr. Gerry. I will remember your thought provoking homilies, infectious smile, and annual "birthday wishes" phone calls to me. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time.
Joann & Bob Venneri
January 12, 2011
We are very saddened at the news of Fr. Jerry's passing,while we were at St. Maurice parish he was our pastor and friend, we have so many happy memories of him,our love and prayers go with him...
January 12, 2011
Dan, my sympathies to you and your family. Your brother always had a contagious smile. ODAT, Bill Lopez, Danbury, CT
January 12, 2011
I will miss you so much, my dear friend. We loved your visits, our lunches and your sense of humor. I love you as does my husband, Tom. Rest in peace , Jerry. Janet and Tom Pia, Stamford, CT.
Roberta Clouet
January 12, 2011
My condolences to all of the Devore family. We shall all miss Jerry for the special place he filled in each of us. Let us remember his life with a smile.
Sandra Jester
January 12, 2011
The sadness and heartache that I feel at the passing of my dear friend, Gerry, is extremely difficult to put into words. I spoke with him last week and invited him to a Social Event that is to take place at St. Francis of Assisi on January 15th, where so many of his friends were so excited about seeing him and "catching up" with him. I told him that I was really looking forward to spending time with him and that I loved him. It has been unimaginable to me for the past couple of days to come to the realization that he is gone.
More than anything else, Gerry was a great friend to me and a loving, caring presence in the lives of my three children who adored him. I have been retelling a story this week about some conversations that Gerry and I use to have in his office at St. Francis of Assisi.
I would sit down in his office and want to talk about my own demise. Not that he ever brought up the subject, but would humor me while I obsessed about it. As a single mother, and someone who lost their own mother at age 20 -- I would say to him how afraid I was to die and that I didn't know if there ever would be a time where I thought my children were old enough and wouldn't need me anymore. Gerry would then look at me with his wonderful, warm smile and say: "San -- when the bus comes for me, I am going to get on." My response back to him was always: "When the bus comes for me, I am going to let it circle the block a couple of more times." He would laugh, look at me again and repeat: "San -- when the bus comes for me, I am going to get on."
I know with all of my heart that Gerry was not afraid to die. I am quite sure that he was thrilled to get on that bus. With that said, I hope that he knew how many lives he touched. I hope that he knew how many people cared so very deeply for him. I hope that he knew how very much I loved him and appreciated his friendship.
I say to you now, my friend, I hope that you enjoyed the ride. I love you and will miss you terribly.
The Keplesky Family
January 12, 2011
We will miss you Father Jerry. You touched our lives deeply and always brought us warmth, love and encouragment. May you find rest and peace.
Claudette Marie Therese Gibilaro Pilotti
January 12, 2011
Father Devore played an integral part in my evolving faith life. I was fortunate enough to have Fr. Devore as my Religion teacher while attending Notre Dame Girls' High School 1962-1966. He was an avid believer in students helping within their parish communities and therefore, promptly enlisted the assistance of me and another Notre Dame High School student, who was also a Saint Patrick parishioner, to open our parish Sunday morning collection envelopes with the Sisters of Saint Joseph serving us orange juice and cinnamon buns in the convent basement after the 9:30 A.M. Masses. Ours was his first parish assignment after being ordained into Christ's priesthood. His sermons each Sunday were a mixture of joviality and seriousness, and he often was very adamant and blunt in his lessons from the pulpit. He was a also an advocate in teaching about the Civil Rights movement both in class and in Church, emphasizing Christ's teaching that all people are created in the Image and Likeness of God and should be treated with utmost respect. "To love one's neighbor as oneself" became our highest aspiration towards attaining sainthood. Father Devore also had a light side to his lessons and sermons. His funniest disclosure to the Saint Patrick parish community and to his classes of Notre Dame High School girls at Jewett Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, was that when he was young, he and his brother were considered to be neighborhood terrors, often throwing stones at people's doors and garbage cans to hear them thud and ting and then dash away through the bushes! And who could have predicted that both brothers would become priests! Perhaps this is God's way of inspiring us all to live life to the fullest and have fun while doing it, as we are all on our saintly journeys to our souls' reunions with God and those souls of whom we in turn inspire. Blessings to all with whom Father Devore shared his beliefs so openly and so fervently. May his example inspire you to do the same, i.e., share your faith and beliefs openly each day of your life in your actions and words. His soul is truly blessed now as Saint Gerald Devore, throwing stones of love and laughter with neighboring souls in heaven now!
Bruce Byrolly
January 11, 2011
I am surprised and saddened by Jerry's death. I spoke with him on the phone early in December and had a good conversation, and he said he was well.
I first met Jerry at a Jesus Caritas meeting in Cleveland about 2001 or 2002.
He was always a magnetic and helpful presence.
Jerry made a large gift of himself to his fellow priests by his activity and leadership in Jesus Caritas, the priests' spiritual fraternity. He is unforgettable.
Please, I send my sympathy and respect to Jerry's brother Dan, and to the members of his family. And I pray for Jerry and for them. And I pray to be able to recognize and appreciate what I can learn from Jerry and his life. And of course I pray to Jerry, because he is the current hot intercessor for all who knew and cared about him.
I really regret I cannot come to his Mass of Christian Burial. Howard Calkins will give a beautiful homily.
Bruce Byrolly
Cambridge MD
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The Garvey Family
January 11, 2011
We will miss Father Jerry, his sense of humor, his birthday emails, his words of encouragement and friendship. Our sincere condolences to Dan and his family. He was a blessing in our lives.
Lisa & Mike Foster
January 11, 2011
RIP Father Devore. Your spirit & sprituality lives on on our hearts. We won't forget your sense of humor and your devotion to your vocation.
Sandy Mumbach
January 11, 2011
I will miss Fr. Jerry greatly - his deep spirituality and his enormous sense of humor. What a holy priest.
January 11, 2011
Our sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on your loss.
May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through this difficult time.
We love you Fr. Jerry
Jeff & Cindi Seide (Weston CT)
Ed & Joanne Siergiej
January 11, 2011
Our prayers go out to Dan and all of Jerry's family. Jerry was a blessing to us and to so many others.
Jeanne M
January 11, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Dan and family. He is with his old friend Frank now!
Eileen Valko
January 11, 2011
Our condolences to Dan and the Devore family. May your fond memories of Jerry comfort you during this dificult time.
Eileen Carroll Valko and family.
Ginger More
January 11, 2011
Fr. Jerry was a very special person. I will miss him. May he rest in peace. Ginger More
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