Tom Devine

Tom Devine obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

Tom Devine

Tom Devine Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne on Jan. 11, 2024.

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Thomas J. Devine, 89, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday January 7, 2024 at St. Anne Home. Tom was born in Fort Wayne on July 5, 1934, the youngest of six children of (the late) Callistus and Gertrude (Hagan) Devine. He graduated from Central Catholic High School with the Class of '53. Tom married Kathleen "Katy" (Golden) Devine on July 30, 1966; Katy survives along with their children, Karen (John) Monroe, David (Panicha "Awe") Devine, and Steven (Renee) Devine, all of Ft Wayne, Michael (Victoria) Devine of Huntertown, and Ronald (Karen) Devine of Marietta, GA and 13 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Tom was also preceded in death by his sister, Marie Strunk, and his brothers, Robert, John, William, and Richard Devine.
Tom was employed at General Electric, retiring in 1996. He spent the next 18 years as a Funeral Assistant at Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel. Tom was a member of St Peter Catholic Church where he served as an usher for many years. He was a member and Past Chancellor of the Knights of Columbus, Thomas A. Brandon Council 451. He also served as Past President and Treasurer of the CYO and the CYA and he was associated with the Boy Scouts at St Vincent DePaul Parish. Tom volunteered in several capacities for the Bishop Dwenger Athletic Department and was an avid Notre Dame fan. After Tom retired, he regularly visited friends and residents who were confined to nursing homes or hospitals.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 am Friday January 19, 2024 at St Peter Catholic Church, 518 E. Dewald St. with visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the church. Visitation will also be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday January 18, 2024, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. Entombment in Catholic Cemetery. The family prefers memorials in his name to Bishop Dwenger High School Tuition Assistance or St Peter Catholic Church for masses. To share a remembrance of Tom or to offer condolences to his family, please visit DivineMercyFuneralHome.com.

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Ginny Wyman

January 13, 2024

I remember Tom & Kathy well from the time we spent at CYO/CYA. There were parties, dances, picnics and socials. Those were fun days. Tom always had a smile on his face, and good things to say/share about others. You will be missed by many. RIP! Your friend, Ginny

Gary & Becky Pilling

January 12, 2024

Kathleen, Kevin and family . I´m so sorry to hear about Tom´s departure. I hope you find comfort in knowing he with the rest of the family. Kathleen I am Becky Marie Dinovo daughter. Kevin and I talk frequently. Gods Blessing be with all of you through your loss and sadness. The Piliing Family.

Mary Emery (Gerard)

January 12, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Devine was such a good friend to our dad and a wonderfully kind person. The Devine family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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