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Henry DeVries Obituary
Henry Richard "Richie," 69, of Garfield, died Saturday.
Born in Passaic he was raised in Garfield and lived there till moving to Parsippany where he lived for thirty years before moving back to Garfield. He was a technical illustrator for Canberra Company, Dover, NJ before retiring. Mr. DeVries was a member of the Belmont's, Garfield, NJ.
He was predeceased by one son, Kevin DeVries, in 1987.
He is survived by one son, Craig DeVries and his wife, Lisa of Stanhope; one brother, Roger DeVries and his wife, Joanne of Wayne; one granddaughter, Olivia DeVries; and his companion, Judy McNeill of Garfield.
Graveside Services are 11 AM, Thursday at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 225 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936, Please Meet at Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 515 Lexington Ave., Clifton. Visiting Wednesday 6-9 PM. Please visit www.bizub.com for online condolences and driving directions.
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March 20, 2012
I AM DENNIS DRADAS NEICE GERALDINE. SEEMS LIKE THE BELMONT BOYS ARE LOOKING FOR A REUNION AGAIN VAN WINKLE AVE ALSO KNOWN AS THE WEIGHT ROOM AND SMOKERS BASEMENT WHEN I WAS 8 SO MUCH JFUN TO WATCH THE GUYS COME AND GO AND PAT MY SISTERS AND I ON OUR HEADS AND THEN TELL US TO GET LOST... HENRY HELD MY HAND WHEN MY MOM FELL IN THE HOUSE UNTIL THE AMBULANCE CAME...ZEIKO THERE TOO... SO GO NOW HENRY ON A BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY TO BE EMBRACED LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS. GERALDINE ROGERS
Carmenann & Dennis Micucci
March 20, 2012
Dear Judy, Craig, Lisa, Olivia, Roger & Joanne,
Although words seem to say so little, I hope they help in some small way to ease the sense of loss that you all are experiencing today.
Words cannot express how sad I feel to hear about my dear friend.
Richie, aka, Henry, Hymie, Pecos, to me, was my first love in Garfield High. I could still see him in his Belmont jacket walking down from his house to Cambridge Ave to spend time with me and my family....that was called "going out" with each other in the day! Of course in time we went our separate ways but the bond of friendship was always there. We were at the 45th and 50th reunion of GHS and it was a special time of reminiscing our youth.
It is a good thing to hold on to your memories, cherished moments of the past....all the laughter, joys, celebrations, the sorrow and the tears. They all add up to a treasure of fond yesterdays that you all shared and spent together and they keep Richie close to you in spirit and thought.
I will miss you dear friend....until we meet again.....
With deepest sympathy,
Lou & Pat Walden
March 20, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you, Henry's family, on his passing. Although he is absent from you physically, your hearts will still feel his presence. You need only to revisit your memories and he will be with you again. We were classmates a long time ago at Garfield High School. Henry was blessed with special talents. He was a good person. May you find peace in the years ahead as you go on with your lives as surely Henry would want you to do.
JO KUCHINSKY
March 20, 2012
MARCH 20, 2012
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND ESPECIALLY JUDY.
RICHIE AND I WERE FRIENDS FOREVER.
WE KNEW ONE ANOTHER BEFORE KINDERGARTEN. OUR MOM'S WERE FRIENDS.
RICHIE WAS THE BEST AT EVERYTHING HE DID. I REMEMBER RICHIE SITTING IN GRAMMAR SCHOOL WITH HIS PAD DRAWING.
HE WAS AMAZING. SOO TALENTED AND THEN FOUND OUT IT WAS HIS CAREER.
I WOULD CALL RICHIE AND SAY DID YA GET THE SURGERY?? HE SAID I'M WORKING ON IT JO.
RICHIE YOU WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO EVER KNEW YOU. JOE BISS MUST BE DEVASTATED.
YOU ARE IN HEAVEN WITH THE BELMONTS. YOU ARE ALL WEARING YOUR LEATHER JACKETS AND PLAYING THE ONLY PIN BALL MACHINE IN HEAVEN.
LOVE, JO GOD BLESS YOU
Marcel Mura
March 20, 2012
To the entire DeVries family.
We want to extend our most sincere condolences. I played football with Richie in high school in 1956. It was great seeing him at the 45th class reunion and he was at our table for the 50th reunion. RIP Richie.
Marcel & Kathleen Mura
Fairfield Glade TN
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