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Vincent DeVitis Obituary
Vincent R. DeVitis (Jim), 74, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006, from complications following a stroke.
Born in Akron, Ohio to Archangela and Francesco DeVitis, June 15, 1932, Vince was the second of two children. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Catherine. A lifelong resident of Akron, Vince is survived by his sons, Richard (Debbie) and Don; daughters, Deborah (Richy) Acker, Darla (Ron) Turcotte, Dyna (Phil) Sparks; his brother, Angelo (Janet) DeVitis; and his second wife, Jean DeVitis.
His legacy is continued through grandchildren, Michael, Kelly, Carlos, Joshua, Jessica, Matthew, Deanna and Jared and great-grandchildren, Tyler, Bryan, Dallas, Matthew and Caleb. His special nieces and nephews who played an important part in his life, and lifelong friends, Billy (JoEllen) Burke and Nicole, join in remembering Uncle Vinny.
After retiring from a 35 year career as a car salesman, Vince worked at the family business, Devitis & Sons, until his passing. There and throughout Akron, his memory will be cherished by those who appreciated his friendliness, comedy and debonair personality.
Per his request, cremation has taken place. Friends will be received Friday, 3 to 7 p.m., with a memorial service at 7 p.m. led by Father James Ragnoni, at Hennessy Funeral Home, 552 N. Main St., Akron. A special thanks to all the caring staff at Summa Critical Care, Rehab, and Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Summa, City Hospital, 444 North Main St., P.O. Box 2090, Akron, OH 44398-6153. (HENNESSY, Family Owned, 330-376-3032.)
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Memories and Condolences
for Vincent DeVitis
darla turcotte
June 17, 2007
Happy Father's Day, Dad. I miss you.
patty braucher[perella]
December 12, 2006
i am truky sorry for your loss.your father was a wonderful human being.may God bless you all this holiday season
Melina Pugliese Renner
December 3, 2006
Darla & Family,
I will truly miss your Dad. He made my visit from Canton such an enjoyable experience. I can see him now charming all the ladies in heaven. God Bless you, Vince.
Nico & Karen (Palumbo) Arnold
November 30, 2006
To all the DeVitis family and friends we would like to extend our condolences at the loss of your father, your brother, your uncle, your grandfather, your friend. Whenever I think of JD there will be a smile on my face. He always had a compliment for you that made you feel good for the rest of the day. He will be missed.
Judy Riley
November 28, 2006
To the Devitis family - I am one of the lunchtime shoppers. It will be hard to go to the store and not see his smiling face. He always brightened my day! He will be missed.
Janet & Jim McCourtie
November 27, 2006
Darla, So sorry about your Dad. Sounds like he was a wonderful person. Keep the wonderful memories close and he'll always be at your side. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time.
Collier Ciliberti Jarboe
November 27, 2006
Dear DeVitis family,
May your fond moments shared with him linger in your mind and help heal the pain of your loss. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. He will be missed by many.
Kim Taormina
November 26, 2006
To Vince's family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Vince was truly a great man, and we loved him. His presence at the store and in all of our lives will be truly missed. Our prayers are with you all.
The Taorminas
Joe, Kim and Vincent
vivien Parham
November 26, 2006
Dear Darla and Dinah,
You know how much Joe and I loved your Father. Your Dad and Mom, and Joe and I spent a lot of happy times together that we will never forget. So sorry we didn't get to say goodby to one of our best friends.
Tiffany (Di Lauro) Gaudette
November 26, 2006
Dear Aunt Janet, Uncle Angelo, and all the family,
I am so very sorry to hear about "Uncle Jimmy." What a amazing person, with such a genuine light about him. He always had such an fantastic way of making you feel like you were just the person he had been waiting all day to see. I am thinking of all of you and sending lots of love.
Frank & Millie Mungo
November 25, 2006
May God heal the hearts of the family for their loss. Our deepest sympathies reach out to the family. I will miss the good times we had working together. So long "Vinny Amin".
James P. Neil
November 25, 2006
I worked with Vince @ Graham Ford in the early 70's.He had the gift to be able to charm people, tell that joke, or revel in a story that captured all who listened.Our paths crossed many times over the years, and I enjoyed the visits to the family store most recently. My prayers to the family, and..."hey Vince, is that an up out there on the lot > ".........good-bye my friend.
Linda Bentley Bozica
November 24, 2006
Darla, Dyna, and family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Evelyn & Mike Conley
November 24, 2006
To the DeVitis Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies in this time of great loss. Hold on to your memories, and Vince will always be with you in your hearts.
Ken & Candy DiFiore
November 24, 2006
Dickie, Debbie & DeVitis Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of a great man. His spirit will carry on forever in the store. You remain in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Laurie DiRoberto
November 24, 2006
Our deepest condolences with the entire family. He will truly be missed for his special "joie de vivre" he always had whether attending a simple family get together, or a pit stop to say hi at Anthe's or Papa Joe's. We all have a special place in our hearts reserved for Vince.
Akron Fire Station 7
November 23, 2006
We would like to express our deepest condolences to the DeVitis family. We will greatly miss Jim. We all love going next door to get the best Italian food around. Jim was a friendly face we all appreciated and enjoyed. Sincerely...Akron Fire Department Station 7
Helen Letta
November 23, 2006
To The Entire DeVitis Family: May you find peace and comfort in your hearts during this sorrowful time. In Sympathy and Love.
BOB MCABEE
November 23, 2006
PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES,VINCE WAS A GREAT BOSS WHO TAUGHT ME A LOT
Arlene Stacy (Klein) & other classmates
November 23, 2006
With deepest sympathy to the family from Vincent's 1950 West High School classmates.
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charlie Campisi
November 23, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the whole De Vitis family. The DeVitis name is a icon on North hill and will never be forgotten, I went to North High school - 1969-1972 and remember enjoying DeVitis Pizza slices for lunch, and for years my sister Sally campisi would get her lunch meat and cheese there for my Father Salvatore Campisi. I did not know Vincent personally but i just wanted to offer are deepest felt sympathy, God Bless. Charles Campisi and Family.. ( Old North Hill Boy )
Amanda Chiofolo
November 23, 2006
I still can't believe you are gone. I will never forget the memories from working with you at DeVitis and having drinks at Nick's. Uncle Vinny...you will always hold a special place in my heart. Love ya!!!!
Debbie DiNicola-Hoot
November 22, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the DeVitis family. Vince was a dear friend to our family for a very long time. We will so miss that wonderful sense of humor, quick smile, love and that great cooking. Vince touched a lot of people and will be missed by many.
Joe & Eleanor DiNicola
Debbie DiNicola-Hoot & Steve Hoot
Joe & Teresa Latona
November 22, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the DeVitis family.
Steve O'Brien
November 22, 2006
David & Robert,
Sorry to hear about the death of your Uncle Vince. He always had something nice to say to you if it was at the store or when we were teenagers when we would go hang out at his house in Tallmadge.
Steve "O'B"rien
Darla Pogwizd
November 22, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the entire DeVitis Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Although, I did not know Vince, I am very famliar with DeVitis Store. David was very kind to my mother whom lived on Ranney across the street from the store. When she wasn't well, he would deliver things she needed. I thank you for everything you did for her at that time. With her passing, you were there for our family..I only wish I could be there for you, but being out-of-state makes it difficult. My sincere Deepest sympathy. If there is anything I can do...please call me on 505-522-0001. God Speed to Vince
Judy Boyle
November 22, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the DeVitis family. I met Vince on one or two occasions and thought he was a very charming man. I'm sure that John will have an opportunity to tell some stories to Vince about the trouble he got into with those DeVitis boys!! God bless you at this very difficult time.
Wendy Bower
November 22, 2006
Jim's kids & fanily,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May you find comfort in your memories, and know others are thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
GOD BLESS YOU,
Wendy,David, Joan, Audrey,and Matthew
Rene' Dornack
November 22, 2006
Vince,
You had the charm to take the skin off of a cobra. I will never forget you as long as I live. I hope that the last few weeks of your active life were happy, because I so wanted you to be happy. You know how I was always the matchmaker. Dave was so happy when he got the call from you the day before you got ill. May God grant you eternal peace. Your memory will be with us forever.
Rene' and Dave Dornack
Beth
November 22, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. The best part about working on North Hill is going to DeVitis, but it will never be the same w/o Vince. Vince always made my smile and could always tell the best one liners to keep me happy all day. My deepest sympathies to everyone in his family, he was a very special man.
Ryan Boettler
November 22, 2006
With deep sympathy to the DeVitis family. Thanks Vince for the many years of love and laughter. May your kind spirit live inside all who had the pleasure of your company. Love, Ryan,Meghan, &Reese.
Bernadette Keele
November 22, 2006
He sold me my first car, was always so glad to get a hug from him. Was honored to have been able to be with him in those last couple of weeks to observe the love and commitment of his family and friends. Love and prayers to all. Bernadette
Tom Andersen
November 22, 2006
A very wonderful kind and thoughful man. Who will be missed. My sympathy to his family. God Bless you Vincent.
Jo Pesta
November 22, 2006
I always enjoyed going into the store when he was there. Many Roadway workers knew Jim. One of the things I miss the most about Akron, is Devitis's store and North Hill in general.
Doris Davenport
November 22, 2006
With deepest sympathy to Vince's family from Billy Burke's Rhode Island family. We all met Vince and liked him a lot. He was a good friend to Bill and Joey.
Melinda Terry
November 22, 2006
We loved Vinny and all the good times and laughter he would show us during our lunch break from Roadway and over to the store. What a charmer he could be. He will be missed by all of us at Roadway Express, Inc.
Melinda Terry & Jody Knicely
Marty & Jo Ann Tackovich
November 22, 2006
Our deepest sympathy. We loved Vince and his wonderful attitude.
Nicole Shaker
November 22, 2006
I love you so much Uncle Vinny. Just like you said you truely are irreplaceable, no doubt about that. You and your family mean more to us than you will ever know. You will always be in our hearts.
Love, Nicole, Dave & Sydney
tracy simone
November 22, 2006
Uncle Vince I have known you since I was six and looked forward to everytime I got to see you. You always had a smile and a laugh you will be greatly missed by myself family and your my dads best friend
and brother always... luv tracy aka Rabs
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Dawn & Anthony Smith
November 22, 2006
I was surprised to hear about Vinny's stroke from my father this weekend. Vinny was a wonderful man and we enjoyed the time we spent with him over the last few years. Our deepest sympathies are with his family.
thomas Granata [sr]
November 22, 2006
my deepest sympathies to your familys vince was a great friend tom granata
Evelyn Duve
November 22, 2006
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to Vince's family. He was a lifelong friend of my husband, John and will be greatly missed. The John Duve Family
Elvira Garman
November 22, 2006
I never got to know Vince very well
but, I always though of him and his family as friends, because they are my husband Douglas, friends from childhood, I'm realy
sorry for his death and my sympathy goes to his brother Angelo, his children, nices and nephews and his sister in law Janet.
Douglas Garman
November 22, 2006
My friend Vinny I knew for 65 years
He will be missed by me & all who knew him.
Take care "Champ"
Douglas 'Dug the Mug' Garman,
Hennessy Funeral Home
November 22, 2006
We would like to offer our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Hennessy Family
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