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Devin Kravitz Obituary
He leaves his father, Stuart P. Kravitz of Auburn; his mother, Janet L. King-Pierce and step-father, Christopher Pierce of Charlton; his sister, Elizabeth Kravitz of Beckly, W. VA; his maternal grandmother, Rita B. King of Leicester, his paternal great-grandparents, Abe and Lillian (Cohen) Kravitz of Worcester; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Born in Worcester, he graduated from Leicester High School and was attending Quinsigamond Community College studying Law Enforcement. He was planning to enter the Police Academy on Dec. 16. He held an extraordinary amount of love for his family, friends, church and the family's beloved dogs. Everyone who knew him took away a special memory all their own. Devin was "selfless", "dedicated, "something else" and "the little brother", all meaning that he was someone very special who was there for his friends and family. He possessed a very dynamic personality, one that allowed him to appreciate and value the simplest things in life such as: fresh green beans in the garden, sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, and the excitement of a snow storm. Devin enjoyed working within various trades including electrical and carpentry. He worked with his mother and step-father in taking care of the tasks involved with Indian Hill Farm. He also worked with his dad on renovating his home. An impressive feat that Devin won, was becoming a NESC expert motocross rider at the age of 17, a sport that he absolutely loved. Additionally, he spent many hours working out with "the guys" at Bay State Gym.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday, Oct. 30 at 11:00 AM in Greenville Baptist Church, 684 Pleasant Street, Rochdale. Burial will follow in Greenville Baptist Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 3:00-6:00 PM in MORRISON-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Devin's name to: Greenville Baptist Church, 684 Pleasant Street, Rochdale, MA 01542 for their Youth Ministries Programs. Memorial observances will be held at David & Roberta Kravitz home, 315 June Street, Worcester on Oct. 31 & Nov. 1.
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Memories and Condolences
for Devin Kravitz
Denise Knepper-Corcoran
November 17, 2006
Dear Stu and to Janet:
My brother Doug Knepper, has just given me the very sad news of the loss of your son. My heart goes out to you both. Although it has been many years since we have seen each other, we all were good friends at a fun time in our lives. It seems that Devin had just as much fun as we did. May you both relish in those good memories.
Sincerely,
Denise Knepper-Corcoran,
Kevin Fonseca
November 9, 2006
Stu,
My Deepest sympathy for your loss.
Danielle LaMountain
November 1, 2006
Janet, Family & Friends,
There are no words to properly express my deepest, deepest sympathies. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Faith
October 31, 2006
Chris and wife - Mingum told me about your loss and I am very sorry. With sympathy
Bobbi Field-
October 31, 2006
Dear Kravitz Family,
Sorry for your very sad loss. Ron and I have you in our thoughts.
Ron and Bobbi Field
Amber Davis
October 30, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss.. Devin was such a wonderful person.
shayne mathieson
October 30, 2006
Stu and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your incredible loss I can't imagine what you're going through. Devin had many gifts and many left untapped. Of all things you gave him was faith in the lord and he certainly has that. I will always remember watching him advance in his chosen sport by leaps and bounds and I'll always cherish that. There is a motocross track in heaven I'm told and I'm sure he'll be leading the pack around the first corner. God speed.
Lewis Elias
October 30, 2006
Stu,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lew
Steve Kennedy
October 30, 2006
Jan and Chris:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Being a father myself, I can only try to comfort you. I will pray for you and Devin. He was a true joy to me and will be missed.
GLENN WILLIS
October 30, 2006
STU,I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU IN YEARS BUT MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Pete Eisemann
October 29, 2006
Stu,
I don’t know the words that can help at a time like this. Please know that Devin, you, and the rest of your family are in everyone’s thoughts and prayers.
Bryan Mero
October 29, 2006
It hurts to know Devin has moved on. But he has left many of us with great memories. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and close friends.
Kristen Jacquard
October 29, 2006
Liz and family,
I was very saddened to hear the sudden news about the loss of Devin. Even though I never met him, I know through stories what a strong, kind person he was. He is in the hands of God now.
I hope that you all know that I am hear for you in any way you need me to be.
My deepest sympathies to you all.
Elaine Baskin
October 29, 2006
To the Kravitz family,
Devin wasn't just a person, he was a piece in the puzzle that represents family. There is now a hole in the puzzle. May your memories sustain you. May you remember all the fun things, all the happy times. Treasure his spirit.
Elaine
Denise Shipp
October 29, 2006
Janet & Stu, and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy during this most difficult time. We go back a LONG way (Worcester Science Center days), and it's been quite a while since I've seen either of you, but I wanted you to know that you are in my prayers.
Denise (Dion) Shipp
Fabian Renn
October 29, 2006
Knowing Devin as a small boy, i have so many amazing and great memories of us playing together, having fun in the forest or riding our bikes along baldwin road. Devin is an essential part of my childhood memories that i will never forget. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Carnelli
October 28, 2006
Dear Family & Friends Of Devin
Please Accept My Deepest Sympathy For Your (Our) Great Loss..The Motocross Track Will Take On A Different Meaning To Me Next Time I Am There...As I Will Remember Dev Is Now "Holeshotting In Heaven"
God Bless
FCMike
Tammy Dykstra
October 28, 2006
Janet, Tiz & Chris-
Words can't begin to express how sad I was to hear about Devin. But I know the Lord will confort you all through this most difficult and painful time.
I will always cherish the memories of sitting around the kitchen table with Dev begging to drive my truck.
'Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 '
Your faith is strong, and Devin was a believer. Be still and the Lord will uphold you. My prayers are with you always.
Jason & Natasha Oksenhendler
October 28, 2006
Liz & Family,
Words can not express how sorry Natasha and I are for your loss. We think of you and your family at this difficult time. If you need anything, name it.
Janice Fiore
October 28, 2006
Janet
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Janice & Al Wilkinson
Marianne Velez
October 28, 2006
Liz,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love, Marianne and Andres
Fran Mongeau
October 28, 2006
Stu
We are deeply sorry and cannot imagine what you are going through in the loss of Devin. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Fran, Miriam and Jason Mongeau
Ortwin and Regina Renn
October 28, 2006
We were shocked and saddened once we heard the news about Devin’s sudden death. We still have a photograph of him hanging on our wall reminding us of our joint vacations in New Hampshire and Maine. His vitality, his longing for a rich and resourceful life and his passion for exploring the boundaries of his capabilities have always fascinated us and kept him alive in our memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends who need to come to terms with this terrible loss. The only consolation is our faith in God’s plans of us and the assurance that Devin has been adopted to his eternal home.
Barbara Tornatore
October 27, 2006
Stu - my running buddy. No one can begin to know the pain of your loss. Your friends are here to support and help you through this. We will always be there for you. Barbara
Gary Hochstadt
October 27, 2006
My heart is saddened by your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jackie Paquet
October 27, 2006
Janet,
I am so, so sorry for your loss. Please know, although I'm no longer down the street from you, I am always just a phone call away. And Abagail is just a plane ride away! Please let me know if you need anything.I will see you soon...
Debbie Johnstone & Family
October 27, 2006
Angels are all around us, helping us in many ways. Please know that we are always here for you. We love you.
Toni-Marie Gillette (Ravelli)
October 27, 2006
Liz,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Marsha Della Giustina
October 27, 2006
My heart is broken for you. I cannot even imagine what you are going through. But I know that Devin is with the Lord and I do know that you are a strong, loving family. May God give your family many hugs. My prayers are with you. Liz is a very special young woman and I will always be there for her. I send my love to each of you. We don't know why God took Devin home but we do know that his work was done here on earth. You will be reunited with him in heaven. May God help you and bless you.
Christy Buckland
October 27, 2006
Liz,
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Valerie Sullivan
October 27, 2006
Liz,
Everyone here at work is thinking of you and your family in this time of trial. We're always here if you need us.
Larry Clay
October 27, 2006
Stu,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your son. I cannot begin to understand the depth of pain you and your family are suffering. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Lydia Wenig
October 27, 2006
I am sorry for your terrible loss.
'Yesterday is a memory, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift, which is why it is called the present'
'What the caterpillar perceives is the end, to the butterfly is just the beginning'
'Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well'
Buddist saying
Chuck Arneson
October 27, 2006
Dear Stu
I a deeply sorry for your loss -- some of my favorite times spent with you have been discussing family -- I know Deveon will be deeply missed by many and I also know that he was deeply loved. My sincerest sympathy.
Charlene Grammatic
October 27, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Traci & Derek Hannum & Zecco
October 27, 2006
I am soooo sorry for your loss, Me and Derek are here if you need anything just call us!!! Your all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you
Traci and Derek
Sharon & Larry
October 27, 2006
The flaming red sun on an autumn morn
The faded red sun sinking down, leaving when the day is gone
The autumn leaves in their vivid red display
All quietly tell us the story today
Of the little boy with the bright red hair
Whose presence will be felt everywhere
Bold and beautiful, dawn to dusk
With the spirit swirling, dancing, laughing, in the red red leaves
Light reflecting all around, so bright, so bright
Shining, shining on
valerie casagranda
October 27, 2006
my deepest sympathy for your family.
Pat Lupo
October 27, 2006
Janet - I can't put into words how much I feel for your sorrow right now. I will be thinking of you.
Jane Belleville
October 27, 2006
May God hold you in his hands during this time of sadness. Call if you need anything.
John Pilczak
October 27, 2006
Sorry to hear of your loss, hang in there.
Fran Wilkinson
October 27, 2006
We are all so sad for your loss, words just cannot convey how we feel. Know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Fran & Family
Susan Landry
October 27, 2006
With deepest sympathy
Keith, Kim, Taylor & Jason Levine
October 27, 2006
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Arnie Brigham
October 27, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Michelle Bostock
October 27, 2006
Devin,
We were not very close, but your presence was a blessing. You alway loved to be around your friends and always had a smile on your face. Just last weekend we had a talk for about 2 hours one night when we were at the Hill Crest. You were telling me how you were going back to school to study Criminal Justice at Quinsig, as I did. Also we talked about the Police Academy, where I just graduated from. You were so excited as I was excited for you. We had alot of nice talks. For your family my condolences. This is a very rough thing to go through. Stay strong, that is what Devin would have wanted.
John Bruggeman
October 27, 2006
As a friend and long-time work associate of Stu's, my family and I wish to express our deepest condolences to all of Devin's family. Our thought and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Paul Flannery
October 27, 2006
With sincere condolences
Nancy Smith
October 27, 2006
Stu, I am so sorry.
Elaine Harmon
October 27, 2006
Dear Janet and Elizabeth,
I am so deeply sorry about Devon. We will always remember him as such a good person. He was always so friendly and caring and never had the fear of anything....Brian had good times with him over at your house, swimming, bike riding and of course just hanging around.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time for you.
God Bless.
Elaine, Rich and Brian
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