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Joseph DeVito Obituary

Joseph Michael DeVito N. CHARLESTON - Joseph Michael DeVito, age, 93, of North Charleston SC, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2014 at 9:00 PM. Joseph is survived by his daughters: Janet DeVito McLauchlin and husband Stuart Dixon McLauchlin, and JoAnn DeVito Abell; grandson: Joseph Mack McLauchlin and wife, Lori; great-grandson: Cameron Joseph McLauchlin; brother-in-law: Bob Chapman of the United Kingdom; and several nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Joan Henrietta Chapman DeVito; his mother and father, Maria Guerrermo and Francisco DeVito of Naples, Italy; son-in-law: Louis Raymond Abell; brothers: Michael Joseph, and Raymond James DeVito; sisters: Natalie Dolly DeVito, and Rose DeVito Hopkins; nephews: Kenneth DeVito and Joseph Hopkins; mother and father-in-law: Florence and Bob Chapman of England. Joseph was born on February 2, 1921 in New York City. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 30 years and retired as a Chief Master Sgt. Joseph met and married the love of his life while serving his country in England during World War II. Joe, Joan, Janet, and JoAnn traveled to various Air Force bases in both the United States and Europe during his career. Joe loved all sports, including handball, soccer, bowling, and softball. He was the Charleston Air Force Base handball champion in the 1970s. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Carolina Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston SC 29406. Entombment will follow in Carolina Memorial Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the hour of service in the mausoleum chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Joseph DeVito to the charity of one's choice. Services provided by Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.carolinamemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 29 to May 2, 2014.

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Amanda Shope

May 2, 2014

Joe was an amazing man!!, I will always remember his sweet disposition, his tender heart, along with his larger than life personality and his sense of humor. What I admired about Joe the most was his unwavering commitment and love for his wife and daughters. I loved listening to his stories while I cut his hair, he was so proud of his girls and would giggle like a 15 year old boy when talking about Joan, the absolute love of his life! May God Bless your family during this difficult time.

Herbert and Delores Bellinger

April 30, 2014

Joann we extend to you our heartfelt condolences. We are so sorry for your loss and we pray that God will grant you and your family peace and comfort in the days to come. You are in our thoughts.

David Hutto

April 30, 2014

Janet, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you celebrate the life of your father. You will miss your father as he watches over you and family. I thank M/SGT Devito for his dedicated service to his country.

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