Edward F. DeVito

1935 - 2012

TORRINGTON - Edward F. DeVito, 77, of Torrington, died Thursday, June 7, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Piejko) DeVito for 44 years.
Mr. DeVito was born on Feb. 3, 1935, in Warehouse Point, CT, the son of the late Michael and Rachel (Flanders) DeVito. He served his country with the U.S. Army. He was employed by the Torrington Company as a Bearing Engineer until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of the Torringford Volunteer Fire Dept, a communicant of St. Peter Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, and was a member of the St. Peter Parish Council.
In addition to his wife Shirley, he is survived by one son, Jeffrey DeVito of New Hartford and his companion Audrey Smith; one daughter, Jenna DeVito Roisum and her husband Paul of Seminole, FL; two granddaughters, Caitlyn DeVito and Avery Roisum as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Timothy DeVito and one grandson, Mason Roisum.
The DeVito family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Hospice at Home staff, and also to Joe at Companions and Homemakers for the care and compassion shown to Ed and his family during his illness.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, June 13 at 11 a.m. at Hazardville Cemetery New, Hazardville, CT. There are no calling hours. Funeral services have been entrusted to Cook Funeral Home, 82 Litchfield St., Torrington.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial contributions be made to the Southwest Indian Foundation, P. O. Box 86, Gallup, NM 87302-0001 or to the Torringford Volunteer Fire Dept., P. O. Box 222, Torrington, CT 06790. Condolences may be sent to the DeVito family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com