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Joseph Devane Obituary

JOSEPH ANTHONY DEVANE

Age 69, of Woodland Hills, California, passed away May 14, 2013. Joe was born in Albany, New York.

Joe was a hard working, fun loving man. A loyal, devoted husband and father who provided well for his family. He was a Teamster with Local #399 in the Entertainment Industry, for 30 years. He had a gregarious spirit and believed in living life to the fullest.

Joe is survived by his wife, Anne Johnson Devane; daughters, Kirsten, Kimberly and Shannon; siblings, Patty Devane and William Devane; grandchildren, Sean, Christian, Griffin and Brittany.

A Celebration of Joe's life will be held at the Sage Brush Cantina in Calabasas on Friday, May 24th at 4:00 p.m.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Los Angeles Daily News from May 17 to May 19, 2013.

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Bob Stark

June 1, 2013

Dear Anne and family..

Please accept our sincere and deepest sympathy on your loss of Joe. He was a stand up guy, who always enjoyed life and all it offered.

There are so many fond memories through the years at the K. of C. and how nice it would be to turn the clock back to relive them, as well as your hospitality at the lake.

Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Bob and Vanessa Stark

May 31, 2013

Dear Billy,
So sorry about the loss of brother Joe.We all had a lot of fun in California back in the day.
I've missed seeing you over the years. I get news through Paul.
Pat Brady Kalendek VI '58

John and Sis Soffey

May 30, 2013

Bill---
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your brother, Joe. It has been so long since we have had any contact with you or your family. May God bless
you and your family and our deepest condolences on your loss.

Marilyn Miranda-Bocchi

May 24, 2013

My sympathy to Patsy and the entire Devane family.
It has been 50 years since long walks on Bancker Street,chats about his Teenage Barn days and his love of Streisand's music but most of all I remember Joey's unbridled enthusiasm for life.

nick robilotto

May 24, 2013

i'll always remember the times joe and i would go to nyc and hang with bill and his aspiring actor friends. he will be missed.

Chris & Debbie Brekke

May 23, 2013

Dearest Anne and Family,
God Bless you. We will always remember Joe for his warmth, kindness and his wonderful sense of humor. Joe's sweet smile will be sorely missed. Anne, you remain in our prayers during this difficult time.
With profound sympathy,
Chris and Debbie Brekke
(Cantina friends)

May 20, 2013

You will be missed dear old friend of ours. Our memories as close friends will always be in our hearts. Until we meet again, Jim and Rhonda Malone

May 20, 2013

So Sorry our dear friend Ann, Joe will be missed by all. God Bless

Ellen Healy Speicher

May 20, 2013

I remember Joey from High School days
I think we did a Prom toghter once.
Always good fun.
So sorry for your loss.

May 20, 2013

So sorry for you and your family. We always enjoyed the company we shared with Joe and the girls when they were very young, Perhaps you remember us. We are the Spallane"s at the Burden Lake casino.

May 20, 2013

Dear Anne and girls,
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I'm sorry we never had the chance to get together while we were in California. I will always have fond memories of the Third Kenneally Son as my mom use to call Joe. My wife and I will keep you in out prayers.
Love and God's Blessings to all of you,
Cole & Susan Kenneally

Mike White

May 20, 2013

Anne,so very sorry to hear that Joe has passed. We had many many great times ...sometimes laughing till we cried.
I'll never forget "the old days'. Wish we could have gotten together one last time.
Sincerely,
Mike White

Denis Hurley

May 19, 2013

To Anne and Family,
I was sorry read of Joe's passing.
It's been close to 50 years since I have seen you guys, but I can remember all the good times we had together.
Joe will be missed.

May 19, 2013

Dear Anne and Girls,
I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I have thought of all of you often over
the years. I think I'm still alittle shocked at the news. Remembering Joe I'm
sure he had a full life and didn't waste a minute of it. That's what you need to
hold onto. I will keep you all in my prayers. I will cherish all the memories I
have had with your family.
Linda Bartkowski Marr
Latham, NY

Liz Kenneally

May 19, 2013

Dear Annie and family, I am so sorry to hear of Joey's passing. He was such a good friend to us, along with you. His humor and love for his friends will long be remembered. Your memories and children will help get you through the times to come. Love Liz.

Regina Stuart

May 17, 2013

I have never forgotten the good times our families spent together. Joe was one of a kind. Raise a glass for me at the Sagebrush Cantina.

Mary Lou & Jim Carney

May 17, 2013

To Anne and the family,
It is wiith deep sorrow and sadness, we send our deepest sympathy to you and the family. I will always have fond memories from our early years in high school. Joe always had a smile on his face and always loved doing the daring things in life. He will be remembered for a long time.

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