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Francis DeVito Obituary

DeVITO Francis "Fran", of Demarest, formerly of East Meadow, NY, on May 27, 2009. Army veteran Viet Nam. Loving husband of Mary Ann (nee Duffy). Beloved father of Tom and Jeff and his wife Stacey. Dear brother of Joe and his wife Ann and brother-in-law of Tom Duffy and his wife Gina. Son-in-law of Mary O'Hara. Adored uncle of Karen, Catherine, Bernadette and Bridget. Fran was a longtime employee in the Mechanical Department of Amtrak Railroad. He lived his life with integrity and honesty and will be sorely missed. He fought his illness courageously and never let it influence his relationships with his family and friends. Friends may call at the Barrett Funeral Home, 148 Dean Dr., Tenafly, NJ on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 AM St. Joseph RC Church, Demarest, NJ. Interment Frederick Loescher Cemetery, Monsey, NY. For directions visit www.barrettfuneralhome.net.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on May 28, 2009.

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Gregory Lamm

July 13, 2009

Still my brother and I talk with him nearly every day. My heart is too full, and my memories overflow. For those who are able to have a brother/friend at least once in their life, they can find solace in the memories, and strength to face the unknown. Until next we meet....

Fred Adolph

June 8, 2009

It very hard to think of my child hood friend is no longer with us. I became friends with Frannie back in Meadowbrook Jr High. We were very close through High school. Fran and I went into the service at about the same time. He was in Nam and I was stationed in Okinawa. We would write to each other on a weekly basis. Of course after we both got home safely we hung out alot together. But times change and life has a way of moving friends apart. I have not forgot fran or any of the other friends I grew up with. Fran and the others were a very important part of my life. I wish all of Frannies loved ones my deepest sympathies. I will aways remember our childhood together. God bless you Fran.

robert bloom

June 2, 2009

franNIE !!! a great guy !!! we haD A LOT OF LAUGHS IN HIGH SCHOOL-- i can still hear his laughter as i write this---- he had a totally unique laugh i will never forget and just thinking of that brings a big smile to my face and warms my heart--- fond memories of impalas and 3rd street where we hung out for four years !!!!!! heres to u frannie--- make room for us !!!! have fun w billy meanwhle and everyone else who i know greeted u over there w open arms-- i know yer in good hands as my sympathy goes out to all who love him---until such time..he will be missssed !!! altho i know passing over is no end really and i expect to talk w frannie more now than when he was on this side ! we werent in touch much lately esp since billy passed-- but i know now whenver i think of them-- they hear me !!!!! blessings !!! judy billy laura chase jimmy spera dan dunphy andy butttafuccio et al---and yer right bruce ! i know that too ! we shall all meet again !!!! here's to eternal life !!!! bless u frannie !!!!

Bruce Dunlop ([email protected])

June 2, 2009

My thoughts are with your family, today. Frannie was a close boyhood friend and I am sure he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. We were both members of The Impalas (our fraternity) and shared many, many good times and lots of laughs. I hold a special place in my heart for my old friends I am sure that someday, somewhere we will have a gathering of the "garage-sitters".

Ken Carlstrom

May 30, 2009

Fran was the best man at my wedding in July 1971. We knew each other from altar boys to being "seasoned" Vietnam Veterans. I know his brother Joe and remember his mther and father very well. We lost contact after my family and I moved out of New York. He is a dear friend whom I will never forget.

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