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Sandra Devine Obituary
Sandy was born in New Haven, Nov. 11, 1941, a daughter of the late Frederick J. and Lillian Morin Geremia. She was employed as the Choate School Store Manager until her retirement and was a parishioner of Most Holy Trinity Church. She volunteered countless hours for many local charities.
In addition to her husband Vinny, she is survived by her children, Kathleen Dietle and her husband, Don, of Wallingford; Christopher Devine and his wife, Lisa, of Rocky Hill; and Michael Devine and his wife, MaryAnn, of Wallingford; her grandchildren, Nick and Ben Valinsky; Craig and Kari Dietle; and Eric, Kelly, Kyle, Luke, Lilah, Cassy, and Michael Devine; her sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Pete Harrison, of Wallingford; her brother, Fred Geremia, of Colorado; and many nieces and nephews.
Her family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Wallingford, on Tuesday, April 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday from the funeral home at 9:30 a.m., when the funeral cortege will proceed to Most Holy Trinity Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery in Wallingford. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to The Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405; or The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, 405 Allen Ave., Meriden, CT 06451.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Devine
Barbara Rivellini, RN
April 15, 2014
To Vin, Cathy, Chris & Michael and families
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Sandy had such great beauty and love, and it showed in all of you--in your presence, in your faces, in your words and your actions. Thank you for allowing me the honor of being with Sandy and with you. Sending love and prayers, Barbara
Phil Dobos
April 9, 2014
Vince and family.
Sandy was such a gentle soul, who had an infectious smile. Always had a kind word for everyone. We are very sorry for your loss, but she is with her Lord and at peace. Our prayers are with you.
Phil and Jill Dobos
Gretchen Bates-Koshko
April 9, 2014
To the Devine Family so sorry for your loss. I remember Sandy from when she an my sister hung around together. Such a sweet, loving and caring person. She will be missed. RIP Sandy until we all meet again.
John & Jane Bjorkdahl
April 8, 2014
Dear Mike & MaryAnn,
When I think of your Mom a smile comes to my face. She was a very special person. I never saw her when she didn't have a smile on hers. Please know that our love and prayers our with you and your family.
John & Jane Bjorkdahl
April 8, 2014
Vinny & all of the Devine family,
We are so sorry for your loss. But we are grateful to have shared many wonderful times with all of you and especially Sandy. She has touched many lives and left all of us a fabulous legacy. If each of us takes the lessons she has taught us to live a better, loving and more meaningful life, the world will continue to be a better place. She will be missed by all.
Janice Ferrero & Patty Kisselbrack, Lebanon
dave cerrito
April 8, 2014
Mike and family, sorry for your loss. god bless
Don Warzocha
April 7, 2014
Vinny and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your gracious Wife, Mother, and Grandmother as well as to other family, friends and acquaintances of the many people Sandy touched with her life. She was truly one of God's impact people placed in this world. May the abundant grace, happiness, and elegant example she lived in her life, ease the sorrow of this moment in time, and in the future bring smiles as we cherish her being a gift to our lives with happy memories.
Ruth Esposito
April 7, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy to all the family on the loss of a dear and loving friend to all who knew Sandy.She is a special angel now watching over us.
Randi Brandt
April 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you Vinny and the family. I will miss my dear friend.
John Daniell
April 7, 2014
Vinny, my sincere condolences and best wishes.
Jennifer Souza
April 7, 2014
Wishing you peace to bring comfort; courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Last July, when Darryl & I were in CT, it was a blessing to share laughter and hugs with Aunt Sandy. She was a wonderful lady.
Carol Jones
April 7, 2014
I am extremely sad to learn of Sandy's passing. She was truly one of the most kind and loving people I have ever known. I am a better person and mother for having had her in my life. I will miss her laugh and warm smile. Heaven just gained a soul that could teach an angel a thing or two.
April 7, 2014
I will always remember the warmth and generosity Sandy extended to so, so many students and faculty at Choate Rosemary Hall over the years. I always felt blessed for the chance encounter I would have with Sandy on campus, after she had retired but when she happily returned to help us just because she was so giving and so selfless. You all are in our prayers. - Megan Shea & Cyrus Cook
Mary Pashley
April 7, 2014
I have know Sandy for 40 years - my twin sister worked with her at her first job at G. Fox & Co and I worked with Sandy at Choate for all of her 20 years - she and Sally led quite the team in our school store back then! Now they are both with the angels, wow. She was such a kind and gentle woman who had a great sense of humor and great pride in her family. I know she will be missed. Condolences from my family to yours.
Kalya Yannatos
April 7, 2014
Sandy was an angelic presence in the P.M. Arts Center, her kind spirit and generosity will be deeply missed. I am so very sad to hear this news, and send my heartfelt condolences to her family.
Carol Ann (Norrie) Keough
April 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Lane
April 7, 2014
My prayers go out to the family. Mrs. Devine will always be in my fondest memories...the Girl Scout trips and camping. She was definitely a great and beautiful lady.
Sandy Schwink
April 7, 2014
Vinnie and Family, my very deepest sympathies.
Ken and Kim Koscinski
April 7, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Devine family. We are going to miss her .The neighborhood already seems empty without her presence.Hugs to you all.
April 7, 2014
I just heard the news and I can hardly believe it. I have such fond memories of Sandy over the many years we worked together. She was in a league of her own always pushing on, with tons of energy. She often put others before herself. I could always count on her Christmas and Birthday cards every year without fail. Some people leave an indelible mark on our souls and she was that person. I will miss her! Vinnie, Kathleen, Christopher, Michael and the entire Devine clan you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dave, Cathy, Jessica and Benjamin Petrosky
Joseph & Presenta Ferreira
April 7, 2014
Cherish the memories and may they sustain you during this difficult time. Sandy has gone home.
Norma Jo Shore
April 6, 2014
So much goodness and kindness will always be missing from this world now that our wonderful cousin Sandy is gone. Ron and I loved her dearly. Our prayers are with your whole family.
Christine Mansfield
April 6, 2014
Kathy,
My heart breaks for your loss. May God wrap His loving arms around your beautiful family and carry your hearts to remember only the good memories. Her faith and love carry on in each of you and remain an amazing source of strength. God bless all of you!! Christine & Marty
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