Patrick Charles Devaney

Patrick Charles Devaney obituary

Patrick Charles Devaney

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25

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1310 Courthouse Rd., Stafford, VA 22554

Aug

25

Memorial service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1310 Courthouse Rd., Stafford, VA 22554

Patrick Devaney Obituary

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Patrick C. Devaney, 76, of Stafford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at home.

Born in Washington, D.C. on May 2, 1949, to Allan and Genevieve Devaney. He grew up in Washington and went to boarding school in Pennsylvania for high school. Patrick went on to graduate from St. Leo University in Tampa, FL, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. Pat had a very successful career in the medical industry. He was the President and CEO of Medical Nurse Training and Predictive Health Services. He also was Senior Executive Accounts Manager with J.T. Posey Company. Posey was a 70-year-old company and leading manufacturer of medical products. He won top awards at Posey, including the Mentor Award 14 times. Pat was Executive Director of the Long-Term Care Association and member of several Johns Hopkins committees.

Pat enjoyed traveling with his wife. Some of his favorite destinations were Bermuda, Key West, Amsterdam, Alaska, Lake Lanier, and Yellowstone National Park. Pat approached his leisure activities much as he did his work, with intensity and vigor.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Irish-Devaney; daughter, Krista Mitshele; brother, Robert Devaney; nephews, Jim Devaney and Chris Devaney; and niece, Lisa Devaney O'Neill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Allan C. and Genevieve P. Devaney.

A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Covenant Funeral Service, Stafford. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Aug

25

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

1310 Courthouse Rd., Stafford, VA 22554

Aug

25

Memorial service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1310 Courthouse Rd., Stafford, VA 22554

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