John Patrick Devaney

John Patrick Devaney obituary, North Haven, CT

John Patrick Devaney

John Devaney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by North Haven Funeral Home, Inc. on Sep. 24, 2023.
John Patrick Devaney 66, of East Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family close by his side. He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Bina Ciola Devaney. Father of Shane Devaney and his loving wife Andrea, whom John viewed as a daughter of his own.. John was born in New Haven on June 30, 1957 and was the son of the late Patrick Joseph Sr and Mae Doyle Devaney. A graduate of Hamden High School, John had worked for the Hamden Public Works Department, Cinque Trucking, and later in grounds maintenance for Yale University until his retirement as a Locksmith from the Physical Plant at Yale University. John was a car enthusiast, enjoyed antiquing and landscaping but most of all he enjoyed being "Peepa" to his three granddaughters Shea Frances, Arynn Joan, Rylie Mae and loved them all unconditionally. John is also survived by his sister Ellen Pellegrino (Vinny Riccio), his brothers Edward Devaney (Paula), Robert Devaney (Evelyn), several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Patrick Devaney Jr, and his brother-in-law August Pellegrino.
The visiting hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 355 Foxon Road, East Haven on Thursday morning, Sept. 28 at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

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September 28, 2023

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September 28, 2023

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September 27, 2023

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Anthony Amici

September 28, 2023

John the gates of Heaven will definitely be unlocked for you. Rest in peace. Tony Amici

Anthony Amici

September 28, 2023

John the Gates of Heaven do not need a locksmith because they will definitely be open for you. Rest in peace. Tony Amici

Doug McDermott

September 27, 2023

I´ll always remember our great talks in the hallway at Winchester Ave, he and I worked in Physical Plant at Yale. He always had a big smile and was always eager to talk about current events around the campus, he was a good friend, I will miss him dearly. Doug McDermott

Wayne c. Stuckey

September 26, 2023

John was always the one to say good morning and have a good day when I needed it most. A gentle giant.the only guy I knew who had personalized face mask for his beard.we both retired at the same time

Mike evancho

September 25, 2023

John rest in peace you were good worker and always there to talk about things and had good ideas

George C. Terry III

September 25, 2023

Sad to hear of John´s passing. He was a friendly man and easy to talk to. My condolences to his family. Rest In Peace John.

Mary Sue FitzSimons

September 24, 2023

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of John. He was a very nice person and I always enjoyed talking with him at Yale when he delivered the keys. He always spoke very fondly of his family May he rest in Peace.

Wanda Irizarry

September 24, 2023

I knew John while I worked in the Physical Plant Customer Service dept and Lock Shop. My sincere condolences to the Delaney family. He will be missed. Wanda IRIZARRY

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