Michael J. McDevitt

Michael J. McDevitt obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

Michael J. McDevitt

Michael McDevitt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Nov. 14, 2023.
McDevitt, Michael J., age 80, ret. CFD; Loving father of Daniel (Margaret) and Michael (ret. CPD) (Julie); Proud Pa of Dan (Becca), Shane (Molly), Jack, Michael, Kevin, Christopher and Peyton; Dearest brother of Bernard (ret. CFD) (Cynthia) and Patricia Barder, the late George, Patrick, John (Ella), Isabel (James) Sullivan and the late Margaret; Fond uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many; Past President of the Gaelic Fire Brigade, proud 49-year member of the Chicago Firefighters Union Local #2 and member of The Brotherhood of the Barrel; Visitation Thursday, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Friday, 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge to St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago; Mass 10:00 a.m.; Interment St. Mary Cemetery; In lieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army Virtual Red Kettle, click here or The Finley Forever Foundation: Lights & Ladder Brigade, click here, would be appreciated; For Funeral info 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com
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