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Jerry DeVito Obituary
Among the potential dangers of hanging out with Jerry DeVito were that you would laugh a lot and find yourself blown away by his mastery of sports trivia. And one other thing: you might have gotten fat.
Mr. DeVito, 66, loved to take care of people around him, especially when it came to making sure that they were fed. He was the personal driver for David Alger, the chief executive of Fred Alger Management. When not behind the wheel, Mr. DeVito spent his days at the firm, spending time with traders and looking out for the welfare of interns, particularly making sure they knew there was leftover food from a conference or luncheon.
"He even used the interoffice mail system to send doughnuts to our New Jersey site," said Christopher W. Cheever, a former summer intern.
A native of the Bronx and a great baseball player in his younger days, Mr. DeVito was a die-hard Yankees fan, who used to joke with the Alger brothers that they should buy the Bronx Bombers and make him the team's general manager. A father of two, he planned to retire this year, though he would have missed being in the mix. "He just liked being around people," said his daughter, Robyn Goldstein. "No matter what age you were, young or old, you could count on him."
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Mark Waner
September 18, 2024
I do not know Jerry personally but on one of visits to NYC, I stopped by the memorial like I usually do. I took a picture and 2 months later I looked back at that photo and his name stood out. I started looking up his name and I loved hearing and learning about him. I feel honored that his name was in the spot that I took that picture. I learned a little about him and his life. Long live you Jerry, you will never be forgotten and LETS GO YANKEES
Remembering You Always!
Albert Carrozza
September 11, 2023
Never forgotten!
We Love You & Miss You,
Albert & Edna
Cindy Roe
September 7, 2021
Remembering Jerry on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Scott Moresh
June 16, 2014
Robyn/Todd,
This is your cousin Scott Moresh. I just found this site. I visited the WTC memorial back in the summer of 2012, and I saw your father's name on it. My dad always said good things about Jerry and talked about the good ol' days and Yankees games and such. I'm sorry for the loss of your mother, and it's tragic that her and my dad died within exactly 1 month of each other, life's strange like that. I'm the last of the Moresh clan on the male side, so I'm easy to find, I'd love to chat sometime. I finally have a picture/face to your father's name which is neat for me. I hope things are going well with both of you.
Scott Moresh
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Elyse Fran Safransky Crane
January 6, 2014
I have just found this news about Jerry. It has brought me to tears. Long ago, in elementary school, I had the biggest crush on Jerry. We were too young to date, and it might have been a one-way crush - but he has always been part of my history. It grieves me to hear of his untimely death. I'm sure he brought much joy into the world. I send my condolences to his family, from someone who knew Jerry as a child, and never forgot him. May God heal and bless you all.
Denise Mackler
September 11, 2011
Robyn & Todd - thinking of you on this day
D DeVito
September 8, 2011
Always in my thoughts
Rachel Whetzel
September 11, 2010
I still blog and remember Jerry... I have his name written on the flog that we fly on our house. It went up the 9/12 and I have not taken it down. May your memory live, Jerry.
Herk Neokleous
September 11, 2010
Jerry and I meet when we were in the navy.Our ships always traveled together so we always went on liberty together.Being we where from NY.After I left the navy I lost contact with him.I got married in Nov. of 59 and when I went on my honey moon there he was.We stayed friends for about three years then we lost contact again God bless you Jerry.
Angela Armutcu
September 10, 2010
Uncle Jerry,
I am thinking about you as always. I miss our baseball conversations. I know you have the winning team. I will always love you. You are forever in my
thoughts.
Love,
Angela Armutcu
Niece
robert cohen
August 24, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Joe DeVito
September 11, 2009
God Bless....
rachel whetzel
September 11, 2009
Since 2006, as a participant in project 2996, I have stopped to remember Jerry. I never met him, but his name is written on the flag I fly everyday in honor of those who paid the highest price on 9/11. Jerry, I think of you and your family often.
Ashley Johnson
May 15, 2009
I never knew you personally but You were my grandfathers uncle. Joseph Nunzio Devito Floyd, he said you were the brother of his Daddy.
May 15, 2009
My grandfather Joseph Nunzio Devito Floyd has told me alot about you. He wanted me to look you up and we finally found it
Doug Abraham
May 14, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robyn De Vito Goldstein
September 14, 2008
It is now seven years since that horrible day when the world, and my llife as I knew it, changed forever. Words can not describe the pain and loss I felt.
I have not written before but have visited the site. My father will always be in my heart and it makes me so happy to know that so many people knew what a great guy he was. Your entries bring me to tears. Thank you for remembering and honoring the special man he was.
Daddy I think of you every single day and I miss you more than I can say.
I love you!!!!
alysson devito
September 13, 2008
I never knew this site existed until yesterday. I am touched by all the beautiful messages for Jerry and for our family. We remember Jerry day that goes by so for us 9/11 is a day to honor the other victims who were lost that day. He is always in our minds and our hearts. Thank you for your expressions of sympathy
David Siegel
September 11, 2008
Jerry,
MOGAMBO BABY! FOREVER!~
Thinking about you always!
Dave Siegel
Bryan Nguyen
September 11, 2008
You will be remember.
Ada Pruno
May 3, 2008
Hi Todd and Robyn, it's Ada (Acosta) Pruno. It's been a long time since I've seen or spoken to either one of you. I was looking around and found this. I am so sorry for your loss, even if it comes so late in the game. You probably won't see this but in case that you do, I hope that you are both well. Love, Ada
Angela DiMario-Armutcu
December 26, 2006
Uncle Jerry,
Not just a great uncle but a great guy. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. He always looked like a young guy. I always remember our babseball talks. How he loved the game and the Yankees. I will always keep him in my memory and my heart. He will always be a part of my life. I love you uncle Jerry and I miss you.
Your niece,
Angela
The Met fan!
Kristine
October 24, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 24, 2006
In remembrance....
Albert Carrozza
September 12, 2003
Uncle Jerry,
I think about you every day. Your kindness, generosity and love will always be remembered.
We had many good times together. I remember the 1977 Playoffs and Chambliss's homer. You called it before it happened.
I miss you. I will never forget you.
Love,
Albert
Jeanene Karp
September 11, 2003
My Uncle Jerry was one of the most Amazing people that I knew. Anytime you were with him- you'd laugh for hours, between that contagious laugh and his endless stories. Everyday I think about him and I miss him more and more. Robin and Todd, my thoughts and prays are with you.
I love you Uncle Jerry!!
Dave feibischoff
September 12, 2002
Dear Robyn & Todd---My thoughts and prayers are with you guys!!! Love,
Dave Feibischoff
morgan
September 11, 2002
Derry Jerry,
I know i don't know you and your family very well but i can see that your a great man. Today at school we had prayer service for september 11th. Our teacher asked us to pick out a couples names and pray for them and there family. I some how luckily got your name i just wanted to drop a line and say hi. It seems that with all your friends and familys messages your were a great guy and always wanted to make sure everyone had enough to eat. My prayers go out to you and your family
love ya
i wanted you to see the person who repersented your father at Santaluces high in lantana fl
Rachel Landesman
September 11, 2002
DearRobyn and Todd,
HI my name is Rachel Landesman I live in Lake Worth Florida!!! On 9-11-02 my school(Santaluces high school in Lantana) gave out tags with the name of a man and woman who passed away that horrable day one year ago!!! For the whole I wore the name of your Father and i wore it pround!! After reading about your father I am even more proud to have his name!!! I read about your father and have found out that he is just like my father whome I two lost(11yrs ago). I'd like to tell you that my heart is with you from this day on!!!
with Love always!!
Rachel
Gary Resnick
September 11, 2002
Dear Robyn & Todd,
My thoughts are with you on this very sad anniversary. The one thing the terrorists can't take away is your memories of your dad. Treasure them. Though I haven't seen or spoken to you guys in a long time, you are always in my thoughts. God Bless!
Regards,
Gary Resnick & Family
Anonymous
September 11, 2002
I did not know Jerry. I worked with someone who was close to him. I was thinking of him and my co-worker on this day. My thoughts are with those who knew him and loved him, especially today on the 1st anniversary.
Andrew Gustin
April 26, 2002
On my last day of work as an intern last summer at Fred Alger, Jerry gave me a reproduction of one of his prized possessions: his own torn ticket stub from the Lou Gehrig Memorial Game on July 4, 1941 at Yankee Standium. I believe he kept the original on his person all the time, so it was lost with him. I'll always hold on to my copy, to remind myself of Jerry, the incredibly warm hearted person whom I knew only briefly. What a guy he was.
Angie Campbell
April 24, 2002
May God Bless you and the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in his loving peace forever more.
Charles Costa
March 15, 2002
Hi Jerry:
Just a great guy. What else can I say. I knew your for 15 years. One of Dolores' first tasks, when she worked for Fred, was to hire a new driver. Dolores could size up someone within 30 seconds and well what can I say, she hired you. I know things weren't always easy for you, but you were not a quiter. You were first class and you always found the time to talk to me when ever I came up to the office or if I met you on the street. I miss you dear friend and I hope you are at peace. My God bless your soul and your family.
Your friend
Charles Costa
Alan Regan
March 11, 2002
Robyn/Todd...I am so so sorry about your loss on that terrible day..You are both in my and my families' prayers.
David Siegel
February 18, 2002
I CERTAINLY CAN NEVER FORGET WORKING WITH JERRY AT ALGER. JERRY WAS A GREAT STORY TELLER AND I LOVED HIS STORIES OF HIS TIME SPENT AS A YOUNG MAN WORKING AT A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE STUDIO AND HIS EXPERIENCES WHEN HE HAD A CIGAR SHOP IN MANHATTAN. THERE WAS A RETIREMENT PARTY IN THE OFFICE FOR HIM AND WHILE HE NEVER DID RETIRE, IT WAS AMAZING TO SEE THAT EVERY ALGER PERSON MADE IT A POINT TO SEE THAT THEY ATTENDED THIS EVENT. I ALSO HAVE MY OWN WAY OF KNOWING THAT JERRY IS STILL WATCHING OVER US JUST LIKE HE ALWAYS DID. MISS YOU BUDDY, DAVID
Debra Dimonde
January 22, 2002
Jerry helped me get through some pretty rough times at the office. There were days when I thought I would just lose it. Then Jerry would call and everything would be ok. He would make me laugh and remind me of what was important. Thank you Jerry. You will be forever remembered in my heart.
Anonymous
January 11, 2002
DEAR LORD BLESS JERRY DEVITO AND MAY
HE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS
ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND
FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW
YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01.AMEN.
Teresa Jahn
January 5, 2002
May Jerry's dependability, his laughter, life and love live on in those who have been touched by his life. We are very sorry for your loss of Jerry. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Jim Duffy
December 27, 2001
I never knew Jerry. I picked his name at random at my church and I prayed a rosary for Jerry. It was the first I prayed the rosary in decades. Although I lost several friends in the towers on Sept 11, it was Jerry that got me to pray my first rosary in a long time. I prayed it on the train on my way into the city and it helped me. I hope it helped Jerry and his family too. Thank you Jerry. Peace!
Jim
Maryann Fuentes
December 5, 2001
Jerry was a good friend & co-worker. He always had a smile & always concern about others. Every Tuesday it was donut day. Whenever they came in he would always make sure that everyone knew & would let everyone know that "the donuts are here". He always spoke about his family with love & pride in his voice. He will be missed. I pray for him & his family during this difficult time. Rest in peace.
Peter Costa
November 25, 2001
This tribute should always remain part of the New York Times website. These people will never be forgotten.
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