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Harry DEVINE Obituary
DEVINE, Harry Joseph
Native of Sacramento, born November 3, 1954, Harry died November 8, 2009 in Sacramento. He had been battling a long illness. Harry graduated from Jesuit High School and attended Arizona State University. He leaves his loving family: his mother, Jacqueline; his sisters, Shannon, Hilary and Molly and his brother Joe. He is also survived by his devoted nieces and nephews: Dennis, Brian, Hailey, Jack, Charlie and Lily Shanahan; Amanda and Alex Pedigo; Edward and Danielle Devine and many aunts and cousins. Harry loved the outdoors and the company of his friends. His sense of humor was appreciated by all who knew him. A private family Mass will be held. Any donations may be made to the Sacramento Food Bank,3333 3rd Street, Sacramento, CA 95817.
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Lisa
November 6, 2023
No matter how much time goes by you remain in my thoughts, and in my heart.
Sandi Scott
November 12, 2020
Harry Devine was truly innocent in so many ways! Blessed are those around us in which are truly loved! We shall good bye to Harry with Care in our hearts!
Lisa Burroughs
November 5, 2020
I still miss you buddy. When I drive through East Sac or the mountains. When I hear bar dice. I can still hear your voice sometimes, and our laughter. It seems like yesterday.
Chris & Connie Higgins
May 27, 2015
Dear Harry,
We were reminiscing about good old days at ASU, so we looked you up and were extremely saddened to learn of your passing. You were a good person and a great friend, and we'll never forget you.
Very late condolences to your family.
Connie Norman Higgins & Chris Higgins
higgins.cd at gmail.com
May 17, 2014
I still think of my dear friend Harry every day. Carla, he loved you :) Joe, I assume you are his little bro. I met you back when! We will always love this wonderful man. So damn sad he is not with us here.
carla cash
February 20, 2014
Funny how i see his face and that smile. the eyes never change either. i was that girl in college for two years who followed you around and loved every minute. a wonderful man and full of life.
Joe
November 2, 2013
Only when it is dark enough, can you see all the stars...
Mary Jones
October 15, 2013
Thinking of You!
randy olson
April 28, 2011
harry went on facebook today hoping to find you..I feel such a loss ...I always thought of you from time to time and now I find you have passed on....well my good buddy take care and watch over me as I complete my earthly jouryney...I love you ..george randy olson..
Catherine (Powell) Smith
March 4, 2010
I have loved Harry almost from the moment I met him. He was a bartender at Paragary's and I was a cocktail waitress in the late 80's. Virtually every moment I spent with him was happy. I have thought of him many times thoughout the years since we parted ways. Everytime I think of him I smile. I know that I will always have a place in my heart for this very special person.
He told the best stories and we would talk for hours. He made me laugh and he would make me think of things I had never thought of before. When I would be tense about something he would say, "work with me baby," and his words always comforted me. I cry as I write this. He was truely one of a kind!
November 16, 2009
To Jacqueline, Joe, and the Devine family:
Steve and I are tremendously saddened by your loss. Our hearts go out to you. We know first hand what it is like to lose a son and a brother. No words can express the grief. Harry always had a smile on his face whenever we saw him. He was a kind and gentle man. We are glad we knew him. May the Lord comfort you and strengthen you.
With deepest sympathy,
Steve & Loretta Sellers and family
Lisa Burroughs
November 16, 2009
I don’t have the words to describe how much Harry has meant to my life. He is at the center of so many of my most joyous, hilarious, silly, crazy and passionate memories. He taught me how to fish and play dice. He tried to teach me how to golf. He took me on one of his epic climbs into Desolation Valley. He made me laugh until my face hurt. He loved his family and his friends and they all loved him. I am sure I will never know another quite like him. This passage is how I will think of him:
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
November 16, 2009
Harry always make a point of coming over and saying hello to me when I lived in Sacramento. Loved his smile and kind nature.. What a great guy! Harry will always be fondly remembered. Tom Franklin
Jimmy (Harry) @ Joe's 1970 christening
November 12, 2009
Rick Moss
November 12, 2009
To the Devine Family:
Our entire community was so sorry and heart broken to learn of your loss. All of our prayers and support are with you at this time of sorrow.
Harry was a man of few words, yet, he acted with an abundance of pure grace and class.
His genuinely sweet and kind spirit will be greatly missed.
Dan Brown
November 12, 2009
To the Devine Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Harry was a very sweet man. Danny repaired his car and had many good times at Club 2me. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely Jamie Harrison & Dan Brown
Marianne Marks
November 12, 2009
I worked with Harry as a bartender at Paragary's in the early 1990's. The impression he made on me is a lasting one. He was one of the funniest, though dry people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I do believe I might have secretly fallen for him back then, and find myself deeply saddened at his passing.
Matt Talbert
November 11, 2009
Harry was always a calming, charming influence no matter what the situation.
His smooth demeanor and wit were always well regarded and cherished. He was a class act in every respect.
Thanks for all the wonderful memories.
November 11, 2009
Wishing you all peace and comfort during this difficult time...Its so hard to lose a loved one...especially a brother. Please know our prayers are with you all...Knowing he is in a better place is always a comforting thought. Hilary, I hope you got my message today~
Hugs and love to all of you
Kathy Leonard Glasser, Jeff and Cydney
Karol Rehm Buccola
November 11, 2009
I was saddened to hear the news about Harry. He played a big part in my youth and I will miss him. My sincere condolenses go out to you and your family.
I love you Harry! rest in Peace!
November 11, 2009
Molly Devine
November 11, 2009
Thank You so much Jimmy for being the best big brother ever! For rubbing my back when I had tummy trouble. For all the fun times when you'd come to me to ask Dad for stuff! Meeting Sonny and Cher in Chicago. The train trip. Carmel vacations and going to Secret Beach (which wasn't to secret) Squaw Valley with the Miller Family. And all the wonderful family vacations to Hawaii. You got so sunburned (before SPF's)one day out on your surfboard and you coated yourself in camomille and it caked and hardened. You had to go to the hospital. You were like a big lobster! I have nothing but kind words for you and such special memories. REST IN PEACE. and you will greatly missed XOXO Always Molly
Sally Sapunor
November 11, 2009
To the Devine family: We are heartbroken. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. I have many good memories of our younger days in your house on 41st and then on 45th.Wishing you peace and comfort in the loss of your dear son, brother, and uncle. Take care. Sally Sapunor & Tim Pfaff
Patrick Leonard
November 11, 2009
I will always have happy memories of my time with Harry ('Jimmy') from grammar school days at Sacred Heart to carpooling to Jesuit. God bless him. My condolences to the whole Devine family.
Bobby Gillie
November 11, 2009
Harry,
I am gonna miss your great smile, the laugh and all the good stories. Miss ya Brother!!
Gerry Davila
November 11, 2009
To the Devine family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Liz Runyon/Mulligan
November 11, 2009
Harry or as I called him Jimmy!Was the sweetest kindest of men.I never heard negative remarks about any friends or really anyone over the years.He was always smiling and never complaining.We started school at sacred heart in 1959 and remained friends.He loved to travel and see new places.But most of all he loved his mom,brother and sisters and his many nieces and nephews!I will miss his ever present smiling face.All my love to his family.
Geri O'Neil
November 11, 2009
To the Devine Family, we're so sorry to hear about the loss of Harry. He was a gentle soul and will be missed by so many people. Love, Tom & Geri O'Neil
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