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Rosemary DeVito Obituary

Rosemary (Pizzoli) DeVito, of West Hartford, beloved wife of the late Bernard A. DeVito, were reunited in heaven on August 19, 2022, after 30 years of being apart. Rose was a graduate of Bulkeley High School class of "1942" after which she worked at the Hartford Insurance Company through the 1940's when she and Bill started their family. She was always a caring and loving person helping to care for her mother during a nine year illness and her husband during his four year illness. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and when apart would talk to their pictures. Rosemary leaves behind her sons, Thomas and wife Terry DeVito of Enfield, Robert DeVito of West Hartford and Michael DeVito and partner Martha Donovan of Bloomfield; granddaughter, Anna Marie DeVito and great-grandson Max, granddaughter, Katrina and her husband Bill Monahan, grandson, Anthony and wife Heather DeVito with great-grandchildren, Nina Rose and Hunter. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, (August 24), at Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, (August 25) at 10:00am at St. Brigid Church, 1088 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, followed by interment at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Aug. 23, 2022.

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James R Doyle

August 26, 2022

Thank you for remembering your Mom and Dad so well. You are a great family. You made Hungerford St. seem like the best place on earth.

Karen Cyr (Camilleri)

August 25, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mrs. DeVito as having a lovely smile. May she rest in peace.

TRINITY COLLEGE CAMPUS SAFETY

August 23, 2022

Bob and family,

Please know that the Men and Women at Trinity College Campus Safety offer our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers for your Mother and the entire DeVito family. Cherish the memories!

Michael DeVito

August 23, 2022

You were the best mom, grandmother and great grandmother anyone could ask for and will forever remain in our hearts and prayers. I had a dream of you holding hands with Dad. I know your reunion in heaven will be joyous. Love Always, Michael

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24

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home

1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110

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25

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10:00 a.m.

St. Brigid Church

1088 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110

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