Anna E. Devish

Anna E. Devish obituary, Perth Amboy, NJ

Anna E. Devish

Anna Devish Obituary

Published by Legacy on Apr. 27, 2024.
Anna Elizabeth Devish (nee Piosko) of Perth Amboy, in her 99th year, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Anna was born in her family home in Keasbey, NJ in 1924. Vivacious and fashionable, Anna was a lover of animals, dancing, and an avid seamstress. An active parishioner of Holy Trinity Church, Anna worked at Fort Monmouth while rearing three children along with her husband.
Anna is preceded in death by her loving husband Edward Devish, her parents, Mary (Kulcsar) and John Piosko, 3 sisters and 1 brother.
Anna married the late Edward A. Devish in 1947. Gifted with many talents, she designed and helped build their family home in Perth Amboy, where she resided her entire life. A mother of three, she is survived by her son Kenneth Devish; daughter, Annie and her husband Stephen Trzcinski; and son Robert and his wife, Michele Devish. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Nicolette and Victoria Devish; Olivia and Emma Trzcinski; R.J. and his wife, Tina, with great-granddaughter, Layla Devish; Noelle and her husband Carl Riccio, with great-grandson, Carson and great grand-daughter Addison Riccio, as well as many nieces and nephews.
We want to extend our deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the healthcare providers who took care of Anna for the last five years.
A gathering of friends and family will be held at Gustav J. Novak Funeral Home 419 Barclays St., Perth Amboy, on Friday, May 3rd, 2024, from 2 PM to 4 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Church in Perth Amboy on Saturday, May 4th, at 9:30 AM.
Anna will be laid to rest with her late husband in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.

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