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Joseph DeVito Obituary

DeVITO Joseph A. DeVito, age 78, passed away on August 12, 2010 at Select Specialty Care. Retired from Bricklayers Union and Allied Craft Workers, Local #55. An avid golfer who was a member of the American Italian Golf Association and Riviera Country Club. Preceded in death by wife Nancy Sue (McLinn) DeVito, son Joseph A DeVito Jr., parents Salvatore and Margaret DeVito, brother Salvatore DeVito Jr. Survived by brother, Guy A. (Verna R.) DeVito Sr.; children, Deborah A. DeVito, Sallie J. DeVito, Antoinette Jordan, Christine Houghtiling and William DeVito; 11 grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Wednesday 3-7 p.m., where service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday. Father Dennis Stevenson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Odyssey VistaCare Hospice Foundation, 717 N. Harwood, Suite 1500, Dalles, TX, 75201.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Aug. 17, 2010.

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C. Kerber

August 17, 2010

Guy and Verna,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sincerely,

John, Evelyn, Charlie Kerber

August 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with his children during this very sad and difficult time. Dad please remember all the great times you & Joe shared over the years as you try to cope with your loss and cherish all your memories.

Love Always,
Kim, Steve, & Kids

Tiffany Wood

August 17, 2010

Thoughts and Prayers are with you Grandpa. Let us know if you need anything. Love, Tiff, Shawn and the kids.

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