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Robert MacDevitt Obituary

MAC DEVITT - Robert "Bob" , 66, of Sayville, NY on October 1, 2019. Bob was a beloved teacher and coach with the Patchogue - Medford school district. Beloved husband of Jennifer. Loving father of Erin and Ryan. Cherished son of William and Julie MacDevitt, and son-in-law of Philip & Barbara McDonnell. Dearest brother of Jim, Patrick (Suzanne), John, Brian (Nancy), Terry, Mary, Billy (Ronnie), Chris, Katie, and brother-in-law of Allyson (John) Krieg and Matthew (Kristin) McDonnell. Loving uncle to 23 nieces & nephews, and 5 great nieces & nephews. Arrangements entrusted to the Ruland Funeral Home, Inc. 500 N. Ocean Ave., Patchogue, NY. Family to receive friends Monday & Tuesday from 2-4pm & 7-9pm. Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10AM, at St. Lawrence the Martyr RC Church in Sayville, NY. Committal to follow in St. Lawrence Parish Cemetery in Sayville, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; P.O. Box27105; NY, NY 10117-2504; www.giving.mskcc.org.

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Published by Newsday from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2019.

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Christopher D MacDevitt

September 26, 2021

Bobby was not only my brother but a great inspiration. He made a point of keeping in touch with friends and family always wanting the best for people. I will see you on the other side of the Vail. Love Bean

alfonse coppola

October 5, 2019

im sitting here saying please god no.bobby mac will forever be a great friend and someone who fills my heart with wonderful memories.i am so sorry for you his entire family. Al Coppola,forever your teammate.

Charles Graziano

October 4, 2019

I am so deeply saddened to learn of Bobs passing. Not knowing Bob personally, it was through his wife Jen , that I knew how special a gentleman he was. My most heartfelt prayers for Jen and their two children. May you always feel the Lord beside you.

Michael MacDevitt

October 3, 2019

Bob was a good Friend and Cousin--he was a kind, good hearted and Loving man. Those of us who are lucky enough to call him Family will always remember him. Words cannot express the loss and sorrow we all feel.

Annie Scheuerlein

October 3, 2019

Sending sincere condolences to Bobs family and friends, Love Annie and Bill Scheuerlein

Loved coaching with you! Youll be sorely missed by us all.

Jim Daly

October 2, 2019

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ruland Funeral Home, Inc. - Patchogue

500 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772

Oct

7

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ruland Funeral Home, Inc. - Patchogue

500 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772

Oct

8

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ruland Funeral Home, Inc. - Patchogue

500 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772

Oct

8

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ruland Funeral Home, Inc. - Patchogue

500 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772

Oct

9

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Lawrence the Martyr RC Church

Sayville, NY 11772

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500 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772

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