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James DeVeau Obituary
James was a 'jack of all trades and master of none.' He worked as a painter in California and New Jersey and later became a truck driver in New Jersey. He was an avid fisherman and spent his life dedicated to his family. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandpa and uncle.
Mr. DeVeau is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Vera (Tarnowski) DeVeau; two sons, James Jr. and his wife, Robin, of Hale, Mich. and Barrett and his wife, Theresa, of Bayonne; a daughter, Donna and her husband, David Ross, of Ogdensburg; and four grandchildren, Michael Klick of Maple Shade, David Ross and Elizabeth Ross, both of Ogdensburg, and Danielle DeVeau of Michigan. He also leaves behind many loving family members who will deeply miss him.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Sparta. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Liturgy, at St. Thomas of Aquin R.C. Church, Ogdensburg. Cremation will be private.
Donations may be made to the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Robin DeVeau
August 7, 2009
Miss u already Pops.
Love Robin
Tim Doolan
August 7, 2009
My condolences to your entire family. I'm glad I was present for for "Pop's" last fluke trip. It was a special day for me.
Tim Doolan
Tim Doolan
August 7, 2009
My condolences to your entire family. I'm glad I was present for for "Pop's" last fluke trip. It was a special day for me.
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