Richard W. Devine

1931 - 2017

Richard (Dick) William Devine, 85, a lifelong resident of Sewickley, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at West Penn Hospice. Born July 20, 1931, in Sewickley, to the late William T. and Grace A. (Schaming) Devine, he was the beloved husband for 62 years to Dorothy (Gurgovits) Devine; loving father of Deborah Lynn Ference (Michael), Susan Devine Halo (Edward), Barbara Ann Devine, and Diane Carol Ray (Gregory); proud grandfather of Christopher and Lindsay Ference, T.J., Kristen and Marisa Ray; stepgrandfather of Olivia Halo and Dr. Julia Halo Wildschutte (Hans); and brother of Carol Ann Sery. Dick graduated from St. Veronica High School in Ambridge and attended Carnegie Tech (Carnegie-Mellon University). He was retired from Koppers/Kaiser Companies, where he worked as a professional engineer for over 40 years. Dick was a talented photographer who won several first-place prizes in the former Pittsburgh Press photography contests. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting and trapshooting and was the 2000 PA State Shoot Handicap Resident Veteran Champion. He was a life member of the NRA and Ambridge and Millvale Sportsman's Clubs. Dick enjoyed classical music and was president of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Parents Association, and was on the Board of Directors of the Sewickley Civic Symphony for several years. He was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard and a lifelong member and usher at St. James Church. To the delight of his family and friends, he was an enthusiastic chef and was famous for his delicious bread and savory soups.
Visitation took place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, at COPELAND'S FUNERAL HOME, 702 Beaver St., Sewickley, PA. A funeral Mass, celebrated by the Rev. Thomas J. Burke, was conducted at noon Tuesday, April 18, at St. James Church, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley. Burial followed in St. James Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory can be made via phone, check, or online to Allegheny Health Network, Office of Fund Development, 4818 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224, 412-578-3327, or www.supportahn.org.