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James DeVitis Obituary
He was born March 10, 1950, a son of the late John H. Sr. and Jeanette Delfine DeVitis.
Mr. DeVitis lived in the Hickory area for most of his life.
He was Catholic.
Mr. DeVitis was a 1968 graduate of Fort Cherry High School, where he excelled in wrestling and football, and a 1973 graduate of West Liberty State College.
He was a retired self-employed carpenter and antiques dealer.
Mr. DeVitis was an avid reader, who loved animals and enjoyed weekly poker games with his friends.
He was a member of American Legion Post 902, Houston.
Surviving are a son, Joshua DeVitis of Toms River, N.J.; a sister, Carol DeVitis of Hickory; a brother, John H. (Sandra) DeVitis Jr. of Hickory; a nephew, John S. (Dawn) DeVitis; a niece, Angela (Doug) Minton; a great-niece; a great-nephew; and many cousins.
Friends are welcome from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 26, in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, Lin Web, funeral director, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Meadow Lands, with the Rev. Carmen D'Amico as celebrant. Interment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township.
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Memories and Condolences
for James DeVitis
October 2, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's loved ones. He was a great guy, always quick with a smile and will surely be missed. Jean Bedillion
September 25, 2014
John, Carol and family, I was saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing. He always went our of his way to say "Hello", and he always had a smile. He will be missed. Our condolences to the family. Donna (Tustin)& Duane Walker
Carol Tustin Schwartz
September 24, 2014
Carol Ann and John, so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I saw him a few years ago at Trax Farms and it was great catching up with him! He was such a sweet guy. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Becky Dinert(Weidner)
September 24, 2014
I haven't seen Jimmy in years but we graduated together in '68 from FC. Even after all the years that have passed I remember him fondly as such a sweet and wonderful person. He was one of the good guys. RIP Jim
Richard Howe
September 24, 2014
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I graduated with Jim. Great guy
September 23, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with friends and family. Bob and McKenzie Costello
Joanne and John Shergi
September 23, 2014
our Deepest Sympathy to the family of Jim Devitis, we remember what a nice person he was, and also he was an artist with the making of leather goods. God Bless you Jimmy
John and Joanne Shergi
September 22, 2014
Our Deepest Sympathy to the family of Jimmy, we remember him having a nice personality and was very artistic with making Leather Goods.
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