DeVon Anthony "Vito" Holliday
DeVon Anthony "Vito" Holliday
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DeVon Holliday Obituary
Passed away Friday, October 30, 2009, age 29, of Beltzhoover. Loving son of LaChoynne Terry and Darold Holliday; beloved brother of Chantay Carter; four loving children and a host of family and friends. Friends received Wednesday 2-8pm at the Covenant on the Hill, 67 Southern Ave. Mt. Washington, PA 15211. Funeral Thursday at the Church at 11am. Arrangements by the JAMES J. BARRY FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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Shaw
November 21, 2025
Sarah Hastings
July 14, 2025
Miss u every time I hear Jeezy takes me right back to that silver Durango and ur mom's house on the corner of Haberman and kingsboro Im lucky to have all the memories all good memories with you fly high king
Amanda
October 11, 2023
Thinking of you on your Birthday. Love you always.
Shaw Anthony
November 8, 2017
Still thinking about you and missing you von
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Laura
May 27, 2016
Just came to say hey... you were one of the very true friends i had. My "partner in crime" i miss you. It took me all this time to be able to come on here...Sometimes it just hurts to much to look back on it all. Im sure you already know, but you picked the best mom you could have for lil man.. barb is wonderful. you did well in that. im just sorry i didnt get to see that until after you were gone.
But i love you. and i miss you. And im sure ill see you again someday.. Until i see you again. xoxox
December 26, 2015
Merry christmas i miss u
Amanda Miller
October 11, 2014
Happy Birthday boo! I miss you so much , more than ever ! You are in my everyday thoughts . I love you always and forever. - I would trade anything for one more hug and kiss or even to hear that voice again.. xoxo -Rest easy baby .
November 4, 2013
I miss you so much today ! It makes me sick to my stomach to come to this page , but I dont know what else to do when I am missing you so hard . Hope some how you can read your legacy page in heaven :) .. I love and think of you everyday ~ your babygirl.
April S
October 29, 2013
I Love You!!
April S
October 29, 2013
October is always hard for me. With your birthday on the 11th. And tomorrow being the day you left us and went to Heaven. That was the worst phone call I ever received! Somehow I wish you could just come back to me. But you are in a better place. Along with my bestfriend Shavon. I Love and miss you so much! Please continue to watch over us my angel. Until we meet again, save me a spot with you in paradise baby. I Love You!
A Miller
October 12, 2013
Hey babe. I miss you so much and think of you all the time . But it is always extra hard on your Birthday :( what I wouldnt do to spend just one more with you ! love you and miss you always ! xoxo
April Marie S
June 17, 2013
I was thinking of you as always. Just wanted to say that you will never be forgotten! I LOVE YOU!!!!
November 5, 2012
3 years later and not a day goes by that I dont think about you. Always and forever<3
MM
October 30, 2012
To think today it has been 3 years since you left us.Love you Vito and miss you like crazy.
MM
October 11, 2012
Happy 32nd Birthday Vito miss you like crazy .
Tina
October 11, 2012
Happy birthday Von! I can't believe it took me so long to look up your name but I was thinking about you a lot. I want to say that I miss you very much and to thank you for being such a huge part of my life for so many years. You thanked me for making you a better man but I have to thank you for for showing me how to love someone unconditionally. Even though we went our separate ways after so many years you will always be my first love. You will remain in my heart forever...rest in peace and happy birthday...see you again some day.
April S
February 21, 2012
I think about you all the time! Time does not and can not heal my pain. I will always love you and thank you for being a great man. And always being there for me. No one could ever fill the emptiness I feel without you.
Nikki
January 19, 2012
Von i still cant believe ur really gone u will alwayz b missed even though we had our ups an downs u were still my friend an one great thing out of meetin u wuz becoming friendz wit barb although weird lol but true im so glad me an her were able 2 wrk thru everything an b good friendz shez a wonderful woman.
Rosa Garrett
January 19, 2012
Rest in Peace Vito
January 10, 2012
Thinking of you as always!!!
Amanda M
October 11, 2011
Happy Birthday Von! ..
it is so hard not seeing or talking to you anymore, especially days like this..
Love and miss you boy!
October 11, 2011
Happy Birthday Von...we miss you down here and it sure isnt the same. Keep watching over us, we sure need it. Give everyone our love<3
Barb
October 5, 2011
DeVon Anthony... I miss you. Our son is growing up to be so smart and handsome. (I'm sure you already know this) It's hard not having you here babe. Everything .. everywhere.. reminds me of you. Keshaun says he sees you in the sky..I'll never let him forget how great of a father you were and how much you love him.
Than, now, and forever baby. I love you.
Amanda M
February 14, 2011
miss && love you always.! <3
Amanda M
January 8, 2011
Von- just thinking about you (as usual.) You are on my mind heavy , day & night. I miss you so much boy.! why did you have to leave us so soon.. Everything is so different w/out you around, so empty. You will be missed 4ever babe.! iLove you.! See you again someday. <3
megan
October 30, 2010
cant beleive its been 1 yr already =[ miss u much!! see u again some day!
Keri
October 30, 2010
1yr.....miss you more & more everyday!
October 12, 2010
A day late, but a day closer till we meet again! Keep watching over us. Always and Forever<3
megan b
October 11, 2010
Happy birthday von!. Wish u were here 2 celebrate it with us n I still cant beleive its gona b a yr already. I miss u so mch! I'll c yu again sum day <3
Amanda Miller
October 11, 2010
Happy BirthDay Von.! I still find it so hard to accept you are not here.. I miss you so much it hurts.! I would give anything to kick it w/ you just one more time. You still are and always will be the best, Pittsburgh just aint the same w/out you babe.! Missing you so much each && every single day. Love you always.!!
Jessie Thompson
July 20, 2010
von. its already july.. its been 9 months without you. and it seems like it was jus yesterday. i miss u so much baby boi. i wish u was here. but really you are jus not physically.. continue to watch over all of us.. you are greatly missed.... much love. and im happy you now have peace..
Jess T
April 10, 2010
V, it been six months without, life just isnt the same i miss you dearly please keep watching over me.. i cant wait to see you again in the future.. i really do love ya boi
megan B
March 19, 2010
i havent showd ne love in a while so i thought i would...but i wanna say that i miss u very muvh von n its soo hard 2 know that ur gone.i cant believe its gonna b 5months already.some time it feels like ur still here and ur gonna call 2 go out =[ i miss hanging with u going out having fun.i wish every day that we can go do ALL the fun stuff like we used 2.
Keri
January 15, 2010
Hey Baby just thinking about you. It is still so hard to believe you are gone I think about you always. I still feel like you are going to call to go for a walk to talk....MISS YOU SO MUCH....
Barb
December 21, 2009
hey babe..this is the first time i looked your name up online..it was hard. me and keshaun miss you so much. christmas is gonnna be hard without you.we love you so much. thinkin about you everyday.
jason
December 18, 2009
i dont know how to say this but i cant believe your gone just like we was at work yesterday but dont worry you in a better place and soon i will see you again what a great friend and a good father i will always miss you cuz and to the family i will keep you in my prayers god bless
Jessie
December 7, 2009
von.. i kno i already signed your guestbook but i jus had to do it again. i feel like im kind of talkin to you. there is a lot of things i dont understand. but i do know you are in a better place i jus wish i would have got to see you before it was your time to go. i truely think about you everyday and i jus cant get over it... i care about you a lot.. en i hope you are watching over me and i look up to the sky and jus talk to you..
megan
November 24, 2009
von! im very srry u hade 2 go so soon! i miss u lots! it feels like yesterday i was with you goin out havein fun!i still cant beleive ur gone its almost a month n it hurts.i no ur watching over and it hurts that god takes away the good 1s young! you will always b in my heart n i will never 4 get about u. i love n miss u lots!
jess t
November 11, 2009
von.. im truly sorry this had to happen.. you will always be in my heart. i will always care about you. there is not a day that goes by i dont think of you. god only takes the good young.. for his family you are in my prayers.. i jus remember every day you are lookin over me and guiding me.. i want to thank you for the memories we have.. and im sorry for everything i ever said to you. you will always be in my heart..
Candice Smith & Karen Adams
November 8, 2009
Anna and Chantay,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We pray that you find the strength you need for the time ahead.
All our love,
Vito
November 7, 2009
Dionne Williams
November 6, 2009
To the family, please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Vito. Both myself and Husand-Dame-played darts with him; and he was a very nice guy and I'm sure will be missed amongst all of the players in the league.
shaw anthony
November 6, 2009
von i havent seen you in forever but i will never forget you and the times we shared i will keep your family in my prayers love ya
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mariam hutchinson
November 5, 2009
Vito you were a friend that will be missed! my prayers and sympathies are with the family.
Scott Fornauf
November 5, 2009
Chantay, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Chris, Linda and Glenn Paiano
November 5, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ticara Board
November 4, 2009
You will truly be missed. I am glad that I knew you and loved you. You were a good person and we had alot of good times together. I will never forget you. You have touched my heart and that is where you will stay always. My condolences go to your family in this tragic time. They are in my prayers. I will love you always.
Love Ticara
Danielle Jackson
November 4, 2009
Devon you was not just a son and a father you were a dear friend that alot of people respected. I'm glad that I have gotten to know that person that was carin and fun to be around. You will be missed. You will always be in my heart. Love always
Danni
Keri
November 4, 2009
V where do I start. I will always remember you. There will always be a special place in my heart for you FOREVER. I will never forget our walks and our talks thanks for always being there. You understood!!! PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR BABY! I love you always. I PROMISE! REST IN PEACE...
DeVon's family I am so sorry for all of the horrific things your family has been going through. I know he will give you all the stregnth to make it through! Always remember the good times and always remember that smile!!!
Keri
November 4, 2009
Devon, I can't understand why you had to go so early in life. My heart has broken over your loss. You will be missed. I will never forget you. We went to school together and hung out out at your grandmoms house when we where young. I am truly happy to have spent that time with you. Love always, your friend, Lynsi Jackson
JENNIFER MCALISTER
November 4, 2009
To the family of Devon I am truly sorry. I have know him for a very long time and he truly will be missed!!!! I know that words can not describe or take away the pain of such a tragic loss. He was such a caring, loving, out-going and free spirited person with a big heart. I still can not believe it...no one will ever take his place he is truly irreplaceable. I will pray for his family and children that he loved very much, there was not a day that went passed that he did not express his love for them. I will keep praying!!!!
Melissa Schindler
November 4, 2009
Devon's Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you while you mourn the loss of such an amazing person. I have known Devon for years meeting him through mutual friends and later he became an employee of mine at the electronic recycling warehouse. He was the only one who could ever get my coffee order right, and when times were stressful he'd always say "Meliss go take a walk I got this for you" and he would just keep things rollin for me! Devon is an amazing person and will be truly missed by so many! I truly believe he is up above lookin down upon all of us and lookin out for all of us!
Keri
November 4, 2009
Vito, What am I going to do....I will never forget all the memories. Our walks. Thank you for being part of my life. I will NEVER forget you. May you rest in peace. Give your family the stregnth to pull through this horrific time in their lives. Sleep my friend!!! Love always Keri
JENNIFER MCALISTER
November 4, 2009
I am truly sorry to the family of Devon words can not explain or take away the pain of such a tragic loss. I have know Devon for a very long time he was such a caring, loving,out-going,and free spirited person. He will truly be missed no one will ever be able to take his place he is truly irreplaceable!!!! I will pray for the family and especially his children which he loved with all his heart there was never a day that went past that he wouldn't mention how much he loved them all.
Jennifer Mcalister
amanda miller
November 4, 2009
DeVon. . . I still can not believe you are gone.! You were and always will be so special to me & you played such a huge role in so many peoples lives including mine. Baby, you can trust you will be in my heart & prayers everyday for the rest of my life. You are truly an unforgettable soul -You were the best (no-regrets, remember that.!) &i do thank god for every single moment I was with you.
I love you Vito.! ?
Also- my heart goes out to his family & children -I have always admired him for being such a great father. . . I wish there was something I can do to help.
~Amanda?
Amanda Miller
November 4, 2009
DeVon. . . I still can not believe you are gone.! You were and always will be so special to me & you played such a huge role in so many peoples lives including mine. Baby, you can trust you will be in my heart & prayers everyday for the rest of my life. You are truly an unforgettable soul -You were the best (no-regrets, remember that.!) &i do thank god for every single moment I was with you.
I love you Vito.! ?
Also- my heart goes out to his family & children -I have always admired him for being such a great father. . . I wish there was something I can do to help.
~Amanda?
November 4, 2009
My cousin that i will miss very much its very hard to believe that you are gone. Its going to be hard not seeing you walking in at the family functions . Everything just went so fast life was taken away instantly . i remember when your mother was pregnant with you and i feed u bottles all you would do is cry for dad,so that he would 'nt leave u behind. your are gone and will be truly missed .God has your soul and your at peace now just continue to look over your mom and dad and guide them until u meet again .. love always rona holliday
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