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Donald DeVito Obituary
(August 29, 1939-October 18, 2023)
Donald was born to John and Catherine (Carlucci) DeVito on August 29, 1939, in Stamford, CT.
He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Catholic University and later a master's degree in biomedical engineering from the George Washington University. Donald spent more than 50 years in the engineering field, working for Magnavox Corporation and the U.S. Government.
He was a devoted husband to his wife of 45 years Charlotte Carvette DeVito of Mclean, VA; loving father to his children, Michael DeVito (Brenda) of Eagle, Id; Nina DeVito Kilbourne (Drew) of Vienna, VA; Kathryn DeVito (Kevin Price) of McLean,VA; and grandfather to Emily and Jack Kilbourne, Dominic and Anthony DeVito, and Benjamin Price. He is also survived by his siblings Jack DeVito (Bunny) of Danbury, CT, and Daniel DeVito (Anna) of Westport, CT; his sisters-in-law Joan Pellegrino of Riverside, CT, and Louise Pawloski (Walt) of Southbury, CT; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brother-in-law Jerry Pellegrino and his first wife Connie Fraser.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Nancy Dawson and the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to https://ride.bellringer.org/rider/nancydawson267 in memory of Donald DeVito.
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Neil Jansson
September 7, 2025
I was so very fortunate to work with Don while we were both working with OSAM. He was so kind and sharing allowing me to use his accrued knowledge as an unofficial mentor. I learned so much more about progressing from a well experienced spectrum manager to a focused researcher than I could have imagined. I have missed him since I moved out of the area at my retirement and will always hold dear my memories of times under Don´s wing and just spending time as friends.
Christine Simmon
January 20, 2024
Don and Charlotte were our dear next-door neighbors on Edgepark Road for more than a decade. Warm and welcoming, Don was a cheerful presence and he and Charlotte were always friendly and kind to our family. My most sincere condolences to Charlotte and the rest of his family.
Renae Carter
October 26, 2023
I met Don in 1998 working in Office of Spectrum Management, Hoffman bldg, Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria Va. He was a pleasure to work with. I am sorry to hear that he passed away. We will miss him joining our 'motley spectrum crew' at lunches in downtown D.C. It was always good to see him. I send my heartfelt condolences to Charlotte, Michael, Nina and Kathryn.
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