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Peter Devaney Obituary
Peter P. Devaney, IV
On February 28, 2016, at the age of 60, of Hyattsville, MD. Husband of Marion M. Devaney; father of Peter P. Devaney V, Daniel S. Devaney and Colleen M. Devaney. brother of Christine (David) Porter, Sean (Elizabeth) Devaney, Brendan (Kristen) Devaney, Wanda (Robert) Wells, Michael (Charlene) Colbert and Matthew (Kim) Colbert. Friends may call at Gasch''s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Wednesday, March 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 4 at St. Jerome''s Catholic Church, 5205 43rd Avenue, Hyattsville, MD.www.gaschs.com
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Ken P
February 23, 2023
Pete was one of the best Construction Managers I worked with at AFG he was truly missed during my time at NIH.
Pamela Kelly
February 23, 2022
It has been some time, but Pete's presence at the NIH is still missed. He was a wonderful person and I am happy that I had the opportunity to know him and work with him. Peace and Blessings to the Devaney Family!!!
Michael Moore
February 23, 2022
Wow...almost 6yrs. Gone but never forgotten Bubba.
Antoinette Brown
February 23, 2021
We love you and you are missed my friend.
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Kim Bejeck
March 22, 2016
the music just got a lot better in heaven. you will be missed, Pete.
Walter and Kathy Johns
March 4, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you in this time of need. I will always remember being neighborhood friends.
Emily Pons
March 3, 2016
Love and prayers to you all. I know he is enjoying his time with aunt Eileen, Aunt Joy and my mom. May his memory be a blessing
paul burkley
March 2, 2016
Pete you will be missed by so many Friends and Family...GOD BLESS THE DEVANEY FAMILY !!!!!
Mike & Cheryl O'Connor
March 2, 2016
Pete, you will be sorely missed by all of us at AFG. You were a pleasure to know and to work with.
Ellen Marth
March 2, 2016
Marion, Petey & Danny, I was so sorry to hear about Pete. Got to know him when he coached my boys baseball at St. Jerome. Great coach and a great person. He will be missed.
Tee brown
March 1, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss the heavens has gained an amazing man may God keep all of you. Hugs and prayers to all of you
Daniel Watson
March 1, 2016
Love and prayers for your family. Thank you big Pete for great memories.
- love the Watson family. Daniel, Amanda, James, Karen and Anna
Michael Middledorf
March 1, 2016
Marion and sons,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Andrew Gardiner
March 1, 2016
Peter Devaney
Rest in Peace Pete. I heard of your passing and it hit me very hard. You were loved by many and you touched a lot of hearts with your kindness, love and talent. The world is sad place today my friend. I will always think of our times spent together and will miss you. My prayers go out to Marion and your family.
Suellen Day
March 1, 2016
Marian,
We are so terribly sorry to hear of Pete's passing. Words that would ease your pain are hard to come by, but please know that we are keeping you and Pete and Danny in our prayers.
Suellen and Family
Danny and Mickie McAuliffe
March 1, 2016
Rest in Peace Peter
Betsy Kiefer Shores
March 1, 2016
Marion, Petey, & Danny - sending love and prayers to you. Pete will be missed by us all. Love - Betsy, Tommy and Alexa
John Miller
March 1, 2016
Our prayers to the Colbert and Devaney family. May thee love of our Savior be with you.
Mary Gray
March 1, 2016
Marion, Petey & Danny - I was so heartbroken to hear of Pete's passing. He was such a good man and coach to all of the St. Jerome's boys. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all.
Lynn Acker
March 1, 2016
We didn't know Peter, but heard he was a wonderful man thru our daughter Brittany Acker. May God Bless your family at this time.
Yuri Vallecanas
March 1, 2016
May the Lord have you in His blessed bosom! We will miss you Pete.
Mina Joyner
March 1, 2016
No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. But take comfort in knowing that he is now resting in the arms of our Lord.
David Gemmell
March 1, 2016
Pete's family. So MANY of his co-workers have stopped us to extend their condolences. We all remember him as guy who would give you the shirt off his back, a GREAT guy! Pete will be sorely missed!
Julie Powers
March 1, 2016
Marion and family, I am so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I was shocked to hear the bad news. I wish you comfort and joy...comfort at this very hard time and joy when you recall the memories and good times with Pete. Take good care of yourself and each other.
Donna Deane
March 1, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Pete was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Foster Awuku
March 1, 2016
Pete was the best of the best, he was my eyes and ears on most of my projects in Bethesda, and he was a joy to work with and he helped me lot on all these projects. He will be missed.
kennneth Patrick
March 1, 2016
Pete,
you will be truely missed. My mourning will be to Celebrate a life well lived. I will cherish the memories. My condolences to your family and my thoughts and prayers are with them in their time of grief. I have no worries that you are somewhere in the Big Band in the sky. Semper FI your co worker
Mary C. Lee
March 1, 2016
My sincere condolences to Pete's family. God Bless You All.
Michael Moore
March 1, 2016
Pete I will miss you every day, my friend, my brother
Mina Joyner
March 1, 2016
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear
Lifting you up in prayer,
Mina
Chuck Ridgely
March 1, 2016
So sorry for the family to lose such a good man. Pete was always cheerful, helpful and fun to be around. We will surely miss him at NIH. Best wishes to the family.
Pamela Kelly
March 1, 2016
My condolences to the Devaney Family. Pete was a pleasure to work with and he will be missed. Peace and Blessings.
Lisa Kinn
March 1, 2016
Pete was such a great person and such a pleasure to work with, he will be sorely missed. I hope his family can find some comfort.
Gary Aldred
March 1, 2016
Rest in peace my brother, you will be missed. You were a shining light here at NIH. My condolences goes out to the family.
Ken Reese
March 1, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. Pete was a great friend and a pleasure to work with. I will miss him.
David Hamlett
March 1, 2016
Pete your smiling face will be truly missed. You were always the one to break out in song and make us all feel better.
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