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Arthur DeVoe Obituary
He was born in Troy on Feb. 4, 1936 was the son of the late Arthur L. and Dorothy VanHoe sen DeVoe, Sr. Art was a graduate, of the first graduating class, of Shenendehowa High School, where he designed the school emblem.
He attended the University of Maryland and was a decorated Army veteran of Occupation forces of World War II and of the Korean Conflict. He served honorably from 1953 through 1959.
He retired from the former McCasland trucking in Menands and had also worked for the White Motor Corp. and Mack Truck both in Albany.
Art was very active in many veterans organizations, having severed as past Commander, Council Commander, District Commander and currently was the Quarter Master of the Clifton Park/Halfmoon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1498. He was a charter member of the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association, having served as a past Commander and squadron leader. He was a member of F & AM Star Lodge 75 in Latham and the Ondawa Lodge in Clifton Park. He was very active also in scouting in Saratoga County, serving as a scout master, assistant scout master In Halfmoon and had been a member of the Saratoga County Boy Scouts of America Executive Committee for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Halfmoon Senior Citizens and was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Crescent.
He is the beloved husband of the late Shirley Maxfield DeVoe who died on Nov. 1, 2008; he is the devoted and beloved father of Arthur L. (Jeanne) DeVoe, III of Jonesville and Cindylee (Thomas) Murdza of Ballston Lake; cherished grandfather of Jessica (Michael) Davey, Alexandra DeVoe, Ashley DeVoe and Michael Murdza; Cherished great-grandfather of Nathan, Morgan and Logan; Brother of Elizabeth (the late Howard) Betts of Halfmoon and the late John Joseph DeVoe; also survived by several nieces, nephews and his loving companion Pug, Sunny Mae .
Funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. from St. Mary's Church in Crescent where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9 in Clifton Park.
Interment with full military honors will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Clifton Park/Halfmoon VFW Post 1498 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 or to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home 1550 Route 9 Clifton Park, New York 12065, 518-371-5454.
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Ruth Rustin O'Steen
December 11, 2021
Thinking of you today and sending love to Artie & Cindy . You are missed.
MERREL & Dorothy ALLEN
December 30, 2012
Cindy &Artie We are so sorry for you're loss ,Merrel and I just found out today , we were upset to say the lease ,we both talked to you're dad 3 weeks ago had a great visit and talked about old times. He is with our other dear frind Shirley , We would have been with you both had we known , Love to you both Merrel & Dorothy Allen 87 Tomhannock road Valley Falls ,N.Y. 12185
Sara Van Son
December 19, 2012
Art - May you rest in peace with your angel Shirley. Mom, Don and Maddison will never forget all of fun the fun nights of card games. To you loving family - My sincere condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Ramminie Sakhichand
December 19, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 19, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Don Bassler
December 19, 2012
To the Devoe Family. Although I knew Art and apreciated his great sense of humor, I was not fortunate enough to see him but a couple times since we gratuated from the class of 54,Shen HS. Thank goodness, recently at a mini reunion in CP on Sept 2012, a few of us 54 grads ate lunch together. Us guys reviewed our athletic prowness of 53-54.
Art was an athelete and we played all varsity sports.
You could not know a nicer guy.
Sincerely,
Don "Red" Bassler
Port Orchard, WA
December 18, 2012
To all of Art and Shirley's loving family. He was a True American, all of the VFW Post's and Auxiliary's will truly miss his leadership, friendship and especially his quick wit. Debbie Walsh, Ladies Aux President, Haskell Brothers Post 4821, Warrensburg. Love and hugs to all!!
Ruth Rustin O'Steen
December 18, 2012
RIP "Big Art," you will be missed.
Ruth Rustin O'Steen
December 18, 2012
Cindy & Artie, Much love to you in this trying time. "Big Art" was very much loved by our family and my parents are heartbroken. May God give you strength in your time of need. Your old friend, Ruth(ie) Rustin O'Steen
December 18, 2012
I do hope that you can find comfort in strength in the true God (Psalms 46:1,2 ).
December 18, 2012
To the family of Art Devoe. He was a wonderul and pleasant person. I knew Art and his wife, the late Shirley Devoe. She and I traveled, with excellent directions to the Granville VFW Post. That's because Art gave the directions because Shirley never drove. Art is in a place where there is no more pain nor sorrow. We love you. May God comfort the family during their great lost. Corporal Williams A. Dickerson Post 8758 Troy, NY: Roy Harvin, Commander, Carol Harvin, President Ladies Auxiliary -
Kevin Connors
December 18, 2012
Arthur and Cindylee, So saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a wonderful man. My Dad (Martin) and he were best friends. My Mom (Gloria)and your MOM were also very good friends. Your Mom would come and visit my Mom when my Mom was sick and it was so appreciated by us. My Dad used to love visiting your parents and playing Cribbage with them. Our Dads did so much together, from the VFW to the National Honor Guard and let's not forget the great piano incident or the great car crash as I always called it. Those two were a pair that could beat a full house any day ! Sorry that I will not be able to attend his services, but please know that he will be in my prayers...Kevin Connors.
December 18, 2012
I didn't know you real well Art but you were a pleasure to wait on when you came into Time Square. I always enjoyed our conversations, and we had many over the years. RIP. Marni Clements
The Gluckstein
December 18, 2012
Art: You will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to meet you. I feel blessed having known you over the years.I will miss are chats that we had as you make your way to the mail box or to let your dog out. you will always be remembered.
Cathy Laraway
December 18, 2012
Jessica,
I am so sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you.
Cathy
December 17, 2012
Art was such a wonderful friend to my Dad, and a great friend to all of us through Dad's illness and passing. We really appreciate this wonderful man and I'm sorry to hear of his passing . May you rest in peace, Art, and thank you so much for your kindness.
Nancy Bennett Holmes and Family
Carol Piper
December 17, 2012
To the family of Art DeVoe. He was a wonderful man and helped me a lot when my husband Bob lost his eyesight and could not drive any more. He has been a great friend since Bob died almost 3 years ago. I shall miss Art very much and you are all in my prayers.
Judy Morrissey
December 17, 2012
Art you were a funny man and I enjoyed the times when we were at parties for your great grandkids. I know your family will miss you alot. My prayers are with your family
Peter Buanno
December 17, 2012
Art was a pleasure to do business with. With sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers are you. Peter, Buanno Transport, Fort Johnson NY
Beth Jarrett
December 17, 2012
Art: You will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to meet you. I feel blessed having known you for only these past two years.
December 17, 2012
Art, you will truly be missed. Have known you a short time, but your smile always greeted George & I at the VFW. Rest in peace my friend.
Barb Easterly & George Prentice
December 17, 2012
I considered Art a friend for over 70 yrs. My sympathy to his family.
Beverly Emerick
Beverly McCasland
December 17, 2012
A wonderful man and always a great friend and employee.
May he rest in peace with his beloved Shirley.
Don and Carol Mackey
December 16, 2012
Sending our condolences to your family. We were so honored to call your dad 'friend'.
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