Eli Devich Sr.

1936 - 2019

Eli Devich Sr. obituary, 1936-2019, Massillon, OH

Eli Devich Sr.

1936 - 2019

BORN

1936

DIED

2019

Eli Devich Obituary

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Eli Devich, Sr.

83, of Massillon, passed away on November 22, 2019. He was born on November 5, 1936 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Mildred (Bolich) Devich. Eli proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Superior Meats as a butcher for 28 years and following that he worked at Wal-Mart as a greeter for 10 years which he thoroughly enjoyed. In his spare time, Eli loved the outdoors. He would go hunting in his home state of Pennsylvania and enjoyed fishing at Tappan Lake which he did with his sons.

He will be deeply missed by his sons Mike Devich, John Devich, Eli (Roseann) Devich, Jr., Steve Devich and his daughter Connie McLaughlin; his grandchildren Nathan, Steven, Mitch and Lindsey; brother Nick (Selma) Devich; and special friend Donna Wood. In addition to his parents, Eli was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Theona (Avramis) Devich, siblings Butch, Dorothy and Millie.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 26th at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon from 10 am-12 pm and again at 5 pm-7 pm. A Pomen Service will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with calling hours one prior. Military rites will be performed after the service and burial will take place at Brookfield Cemetery.

Paquelet Funeral Home

330-833-3222

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November 26, 2019

Cindy Guleff posted to the memorial.

November 24, 2019

Judy (Salas) Wheeler posted to the memorial.

November 23, 2019

Donna Wood posted to the memorial.

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Cindy Guleff

November 26, 2019

Michael and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May his Memory be Eternal.

Judy (Salas) Wheeler

November 24, 2019

My deepest sympathy to my cousin Elis' family.
Fond memories of growing up next to Eli, Theona and the kids. May your fathers memory be eternal!!

With much love to the family, your cousin Judy Salas Wheeler.

Donna Wood

November 23, 2019

My condolences to the family. Eli was so special. Everything was an adventure to him. I can't imagine his awe at seeing heaven for the first time. Many years of good memories. I will miss you here my friend, but will have an eternity to spend with you.

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1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646

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