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Robert McDevitt Obituary
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Robert Louis McDevitt, K.S.G., KCHS, died Monday, September 22, 2008, at his home. He was predeceased by his parents, James Francis McDevitt and Mary Graiff McDevitt. He was also predeceased by his wife, Catherine Ann Hurley McDevitt, LCHS. Mr. McDevitt was born in Binghamton, N.Y., and graduated from Georgetown University as a member of the Class of 1940. He entered the United States Army in 1942, served in the Pacific Theatre, and was honorably discharged. He was the owner of McDevitt Brothers Funeral Directors, 88 Front Street, Binghamton, N.Y., the oldest funeral home in the area. That funeral home was founded by his grandfather, James McDevitt in 1880, and was later operated by his father and by Edward L. McDevitt, his uncle. His mother was the secretary to A. Ward Ford, the first president of IBM. He was a Regent (emeritus) of both Georgetown University and LeMoyne College; a former member of the Binghamton Rotary Club; a former member of the board of directors of Lourdes Hospital Foundation, Inc. and its first director emeritus, an original member of Catholic Charities of Broome County Board of Directors and a board member emeritus, a member of the Binghamton Country Club and the Binghamton Club. He was also a member of St. James Church where he was installed with the Papal Honor as a Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great by His Excellency Frank J. Harrison, Bishop of Syracuse. Another proud moment of his life was the day he was installed with the Papal Honor as a Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
A Con-Celebrated Funeral Mass will be offered at St. James Church, 147 Main Street, Johnson City, N.Y., on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. The Most Reverend James M. Moynihan, J.C.D., Bishop of Syracuse, will preside. Friends will be received at St. James Church the evening of Friday, September 26, 2008, with a viewing from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service to begin at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Johnson City. Arrangements are by McDevitt Brothers Funeral Directors.
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Jim White
September 25, 2008
The Binghamton area was very lucky to have Bob as a member of our community . He touched many lives in a positive manner . May you rest in peace .
Pauline Stone
September 24, 2008
I am thankful for having had the honor of caring for both Catherine and Robert in the last season of their life. I know that they are happy together again with their families, but most of all they share the glory of God. Yours in Christ Pauline Stone
marcia parry
September 24, 2008
It was a pleasure to take care of Bob in his home this last year. I also had the pleasure to take care of Catherine, his wife. Rest well together Bob and Catherine. Marcia Parry, from Family and Children's Society.
Susan Wanamaker
September 24, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Michael Heslin
September 24, 2008
The Greater Binghamton Area has lost one of their best philanthropist. Robert McDevitt was proud of his home town, the people who lived here and the companies which grew up here with local labor. Robert McDevitt loved his country, his family, and his church and His God! The Greater Binghamton Area lights will be dimmer; The sounds will be a bit more muffled and the people of the Greater Binghamton Area will be a bit more teary-eyed. As Robert McDevitt faces His Maker, he will hear these words, "Well done! My good and faithful servant!" May the soul of Bob McDevitt and all the souls of the Faithful Departed rest in pace!
Michael P. Heslin
Margaret Hanson
September 24, 2008
God bless you, Bob. May you rest in peace.
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