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David DeVivi Obituary
He was born September 4, 1947, in Orange County, Virginia, and was the son of the late Alfred A. DeVivi Sr. and Helen Eades DeVivi.
He was an assembler for Ridgid Kollman Products. He loved karaoke, and was a karaoke king, where he made many wonderful friends; his singing will be missed by all. He was a member of the Charlottesville Moose Lodge #1028.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Houchens DeVivi, and his cat, "Miss Lady", both of Orange, Virginia; three brothers, Alfred A. "Butch" DeVivi Jr. of Orange, Richard A. "Ricky" DeVivi of Reedville, and John S. DeVivi of Orange; three sisters, Joanne Graziano of Staunton, Helen St. Sanver of Staunton, and Leila "Candy" Foxwell of Birds Nest, South Carolina.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2007, graveside at the Holly Memorial Gardens of Charlottesville, Virginia. The Reverend Kyle Clements will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2007, at the Preddy Funeral Home, 250 West Main Street, Orange, VA 22960.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlottesville Moose Lodge #1028, Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Memories and Condolences
for David DeVivi
Laura Branham
July 9, 2007
Patsy,
I have known you and rusty since the early days of I.G.A. in Gordonsville. You have known my family for years. I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Doris Runion
July 5, 2007
Patsy,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Rusty.I have known you both for a many of years.You both were very special to me.call me if you need anything.
shirley irving
July 5, 2007
Patsy,
Steve and I are so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. I remember seeing you both all the time at the old Gordonsville IGA. He was always a kind and gentle person. He will be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Shirley Irving
(Shirley Marshall)
Terry Minor
July 3, 2007
Pasty,
Sorry for your lost. I enjoyed serving Rusty pizza years ago at the Orange Pizza Hut. He will be greatly missed. Take Care!
Jamie Shipp
July 2, 2007
Patsy and Family,
I will miss hearing David's joke he was always there to joke and play pool and sing he will mis missed by all. Rest and peace Rusty.
Jamie Shipp
Lori Madison
July 2, 2007
Patsy,
I was so sorry to hear about Rusty's passing.I havent seen you guys at the mall,(Zales), in such a long time.I had forgotten that my husband Vince was related to Rusty until my mother in law Sandy told me about family night.You guys had such a remarkable relationship and I'm so sad for you.Take Care,You are in my thoughts.
Brenda Dabney
July 2, 2007
Patsy, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Friday night at Charlottesville Moose won't be the same without David. We will miss him. Brenda and Boots Dabney
June Branham
July 2, 2007
Pasty,
I was shocked when I saw that Rusty
was gone.I know you will miss him you two where like two peas in a pod.I am very sorry,when ever I saw
him we would stop and talk about the old times at the restrant,so many years gone.If you need anything please call.June
July 2, 2007
Rusty was a gentle soul and will be missed. I have many memories of his artistic abilities and his love of reading. May he rest in peace with our parents to watch over us all.
Leia "Candy"
Chicklet and Steve Ladd
July 2, 2007
Patsy,
We will miss Rusty singing every Friday night at the Charlottesville Moose.
Kathleen Shifflett
July 2, 2007
Rusty you will be missed by all, you had a way of making people smile and laugh at your jokes. You had many friends myself included that will miss you.
CAROLYN MCCAULEY
July 1, 2007
PATSY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT, DAVID WE WILL CERTAINLY MISS HIM AND HEARING HIM SING KAROKEE.
ASHBY SHIFFLETT
July 1, 2007
DAVID, MY FRIEND I WILL MISS HEARING YOU SING KAROKEE AND SINGING THERE WITH YOU.
ASHBY SHIFFLETT
July 1, 2007
DAVID, MY FRIEND I WILL MISS HEARING YOU SING KARAOKE AND SINGING THERE WITH YOU.
Holly Francis
July 1, 2007
We will all really miss Rusty at work.He always had a joke or a story to tell to brighten our day.And our meetings will never be the same without him.Such a shock to everyone.Our sympathies to Patsy and the rest of his family.
LISA CLEVENGER
July 1, 2007
PATSY, I'M SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.
THE CLEVENGERS
marie Shifflett
July 1, 2007
Dear Patsy,
You said it all he will me missed by alot of people he was truley the Karokee king David was a kind and Gentle soul I will miss him becuse if not for David I probaly would have never started singing at Karokee He said just get up there and sing when i did he was alway's there cheering me on. David My Friend I will miss you . And Patsy if there is anything I can do for you let me know.
Marie
Mary Raynor
July 1, 2007
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL
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