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CHARLES F. "CHARLIE" DEVLIN Jr.
CHARLES F. "CHARLIE" DEVLIN Jr.
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CHARLES DEVLIN Obituary
Age 59, on Friday, January 7, 2011, of Whitehall. Beloved husband of 32 years to Donna D. (Dougherty) Devlin; loving father of Colleen (David) Devlin Bratkovich, Charles F., III (Danielle), Anne L. and Patrick J. Devlin; proud grandfather of Opal Ivy Devlin; son of the late Charles F., Sr. and Julia Devlin; devoted brother of Charlene F. Devlin and the late Patricia Devlin Havey. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many loving friends. Charlie is a graduate of St. Wendelin High School. He received his B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. Charlie worked in financial divisions at National Intergroup, Inc., Duquesne Light Company and UPMC Physicians Service Division. He was also a member of the National Association of Business Economists and a member and past president of the Economics Club of Pittsburgh. Charlie will be deeply missed by his loving family. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., (412) 881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, on Sunday and Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to St. Gabriel School Fund, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Please send condolences to:
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March 1, 2011
Donna, Patrick, and family!
My belated condolence to you and your family. May he rest in peace. Charlies and your family will be in my masses and prayers.
fr.dam nguyen
Ruth Ann Fox (Scheidhauer)
January 19, 2011
Dear Donna and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Charlie. Unfortunately I was out of the country during the viewing and funeral. I especially feel terrible since Charlie was the one person who never missed a viewing and was always there to comfort others. I have a lot of wonderful memories of fun times with Charlie. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
The Palatucci's
January 18, 2011
Dear Donna and Family,
We are so sad to hear of Charlies passing.
We are thinking and praying for your family.
Ann Donnelly/Bishoff
January 12, 2011
It has been many years since I have seen Charlie but there isn't a memory about my years at St Wendelins that doesn't include him ! He was always one of the nicest guys and everyone admired his kindness and his wit. Even as eighth graders we knew he would be a successful person ! God bless all of you !
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January 11, 2011
Dear Donna and Family
I just came home from work and Erin told me she received an e-mail from Jamie Hudzik that Charlie had died. I am so sorry to hear this. Charlie was a wonderful, soft spoken "gentle" man that I had the pleasure of knowing during my St. Gabriel years.I am so sorry to have missed his viewing and funeral. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I'm here for you Donna.
Barb Dornenburg
Annette Giovengo
January 11, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Devlin family on your loss. I had the great privilege of working with Charlie on events and projects for the Economic Club of Pittsburgh -- he had such a rare wit, sense of humor, intelligence, and welcoming kindness.
Fran
January 11, 2011
Devlin Family....May the God of comfort help you during this difficult time and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Ron Paranick
January 11, 2011
Colleen and David please accept our deepest sympathy for your lose. Von, Meg, Amber and I are sorry for your lose and want you to know that you are in our thoughts. Please convey our thoughts to the family
Joseph Schuster
January 10, 2011
I was a classmate of Charlie's at St. Wendelin grade school through eighth grade.
He always stood out in my mind for his kindness, wit, humor, intelligence, and utmost respect for our teaching nuns and fellow classmates.
It's no surprise he achieved much in life, for he was truly a premier person.
I extend my deepest condolences to Charlie's entire family.
Lynne Rader
January 10, 2011
Devlin family - please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Charlie at UPMC. His kindness and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. May you find comfort and peace in your memories and in the knowledge that he is at home with his heavenly father.
Kathy Harrison
January 10, 2011
Donna and family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for you. Harrison Family
The Fawcett Family
January 10, 2011
To the Devlin Family,
Our condolences, and deepest sympathy to all of you. We were saddened to hear of Mr. Devlin's passing. May you find comfort in knowing his suffering has been stilled, and God's peace in warm memories of him.
God Bless
Mike, Terri & Luke Startari
January 10, 2011
Dear Colleen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. It is hard to imagine life after a parent passes but now you know there is someone in heaven on your side.
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Matthew Zeleznik
January 10, 2011
Dear Devlin Family:
Please accept my sympathies for your loss. I had the honor of working with Charlie at UPMC. His bottomless vault and usage of words really reminded me of how words can be transformed into a specific, direct expression of how one feels. Charlie will never be forgotten.
Ruthie Loskey
January 10, 2011
I worked on the same floor as Charlie and admired his strength and grace. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the difficult days ahead.
January 10, 2011
Devlin Family I am so sorry for the loss of Charlie. I worked at UPMC with Charlie. He always has his statement of the day "ginger peachy" He always has such a smile when talking about the wedding plans, baby, etc. He loved his family and showed such bravery during this difficult time
Samantha Bennett
January 10, 2011
Sometimes the comments he sent me about my column in the PG were more clever than what I had written. I'm so sorry he's gone, and I'll miss his witty e-mails.
Josh Wilson
January 10, 2011
Dear Donna and Family, My deepest sympathies for your loss. I worked with Charlie at UPMC and always enjoyed his wit and sense of humor. He was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Angie Charonis
January 10, 2011
Dear Devlin Family:
Please accept my sympathies for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Charlie at UPMC. His kind and giving soul touched so many of us and will never be forgotten. May memories comfort you and bring you peace.
Ron & Karen Schwesinger
January 10, 2011
Dear Donna, Colleen, Chuck, Anne, and Patrick. Our deepest sympathies to all of you and your familes. We will never forget all the fun times we had together with our Highgrove families especially the shows and wedding in your back yard. We will miss Charlie and his smiling face and positive attitude. May our Heavenly Father provide all of you much love, comfort, and peace knowing he is not far away but he lives in all of our hearts. Our Special Love to all of you.
Tina Chergi
January 10, 2011
Dear Donna and Family, I worked with Charlie at UPMC and enjoyed his sense of humor. He was a wonderful person to work with & will be surely missed. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Karen Havrilla
January 10, 2011
Donna and family. I worked with Charlie at UPMC. Charlie made Forbes Tower 9th floor a better place to be each day. He always had that upbeat spirit and when asked how he was doing, "ginger peachy" was the usual response, even when I knew he wasn't feeling his best. I am so saddened by his passing and will miss him deeply. I hope you find peace that his suffering is over now that he has been called to Heaven as one of the most loved and faithful servants of God.
Debbie Monroe
January 10, 2011
Dear Donna and Children, My deepest sympathies to you all for the passing of your husband and father. I worked with Charlie at UPMC and always enjoyed his dry sense of humor. He was wonderful man and will surely be missed by all who knew him.
Ralph Brenen
January 10, 2011
To Donna and Family. I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Charlie at UPMC. Charlie was a great person to work with and he will be missed.
Arlene Bratkovich
January 10, 2011
Dearest Donna and family, Words cannot express our sorrow for 'our' loss and that we are not there to share it with you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always! Love, Dick and Arlene
Jeanie Summerville
January 10, 2011
Dear Donna, Colleen, Chuck, Anne & Pat:
I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I have been friends with Charlie since college. He was such a wonderful man. He was generous to a fault and so proud of all of you. His sense of humor got me through many bad days and I am sure he is watching over all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judith Callaghan
January 9, 2011
Dear Donna and children,
I worked with Charlie at Duquesne Light for many years. He was a such a nice, kind man. Always a smile on his face! He always spoke so proudly of his family. I know he's in Heaven making the angels smile!
January 9, 2011
To Donna and the entire Devlin family we wish to express our sympathy for your loss. I worked with Charlie at Duquesne Light and he was a good friend. Charlie had a great sense of humor, was proud of his family and proud that he was an economist. We will keep him in our prayers. Anthony and Elizabeth Pekny
Karen Collins
January 9, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. I met him at a NABE conference over 25 years ago and considered him a cherished friend. Charlie is one of the funniest individuals I've met. He always delivered his humor by somehow making fun of himself. He spoke with such pride about his family. I hope the memories of your time shared will carry you all through this difficult time.
Evelina Tainer Loescher
January 9, 2011
To the Devlin family: I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Charlie through NABE. One fun memory: Charlie was celebrating a birthday while we were attending an annual conference in Washington D.C. Wife Donna had ordered a birthday cake and sent it over to the conference so we all celebrated the birthday with Charlie! A great loss to family and friends.
Donna Brunner
January 9, 2011
Dear Donna, children and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Know that he is in Heaven and is no longer in pain. God bless all of you.
Love, Aunt Donna
jason werner
January 9, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Lou DeFabio
January 9, 2011
To the entire Devlin family please accept my condolences at the passing of a good man. I worked with Charlie at UPMC and always admired his devotion to his family and faith. Charlie was one of the first work friends to visit when my son passed away in September 2007 and I'll never forget loking up and seeing his smiling face and the warm embrace of comfort. Take peace in knowing that his struggle is over and he is in his Glory in God's Kingdom.
God Bless,
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