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William Devlin Obituary

William George Devlin passed away peacefully, in the presence of his loving family, on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Fran Comiskey. Loving father of William Sullivan Devlin, Alison Devlin Hoey (Leslie), Amanda Devlin and Sarah Devlin. Proud grandfather of Abigail, L.J., Alex and Max. Brother of Eileen Heyd and the late Gerard Devlin. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. William was a graduate of Redemptorist High School and U.N.O. He was a retired Professor of English at Delgado Community College. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA. on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in St Patrick # 1 Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. To sign the on line guest register, please visit www.Greenwoodfuneralhome.net

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Sep. 3 to Sep. 7, 2018.

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Carol Robinson

August 28, 2025

We will always remember Bill and his kindness.

Carol Robinson

August 28, 2024

Fran, Amanda and Sarah, you are In our thoughts today. We know how much you all must miss him. God bless you. Carol and Dave

Jim Coleman

June 9, 2024

I was sorry to learn of Bill's death. I have good memories of conversations with Bill while we were both students at the University of New Orleans (then known as LSUNO). I particularly remember talking to Bill about James Joyce's PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN. May he rest in peace.

Carol Robinson

August 28, 2023

Dave and I think of Bill often. He was such a kind, creative and interesting man. We have such nice memories of him at the gatherings when they were young.

Carol Robinson

September 1, 2020

Thinking of you all. Bill is such a sweet presence and love seeing the photos of him. We know he lives always is in your hearts. May God bless you. Love, Carol and Dave

Carol and Dave Goodman

August 28, 2019

Can't believe it's been a year. We know how much you all miss him. May God Bless and give you his peace.

Theo Kintzonides

September 7, 2018

Prayers and heart-felt condolences to the family of my highly esteemed colleague Bill. I shall always remember him for his kind character, his warm personality, his enviable intellect, his brilliant sense of wit.
My thoughts and prayers are with you

Pauline Arnold

September 6, 2018

Dear Fran,
My deepest condolences to you and your girls. I'm so sorry I cannot be there to give you moral support. Please know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Carol Robinson

September 6, 2018

Dear Fran,

Our hearts go out to you, Amanda, Sarah and the entire family. We have such lovely memories of Bill; his sense of humor, his kindness and intellect and his tremendous pride in your music and family. Please know you will continue to be in our prayers.

J0hn

September 4, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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