Obituary of Joseph Carl DeVito, Sr.

Russell— Joseph Carl DeVito, Sr., 79, of Pestle Street Road, Russell, died March 30, 2016 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the Russell Volunteer Fire Department from 10: 00 am to 12:00 Noon. A Service of Remembrance will be held immediately following at 12:15 PM with Lay Minister Ann Davis officiating. Burial will be held privately in the DeVito Family Cemetery, Russell. Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services are handling Memorial Arrangements. "Joe" was born October 4, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Carl J. & Jean (Sluversha) DeVito. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in Brooklyn and later graduated from Santa Barbara School also in Brooklyn. In 1958, he married MaryAnn ____________(Maiden Name). The couple later divorced but remained close friends. He was employed as a union laborer for Local 66 in Farmingdale, Long Island, NY before moving to the North Country and working for Local 322 in Massena. "Joe" is survived by his four sons, Rick (Kim) DeVito of Rossie, Joe, Jr. (Trish) of Russell, David (Karen) of Russell and Carl of Russell; eighteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and his companion since 1989, Diane Risley. He was a dedicated member of the Russell Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, where he answered numerous calls and was awarded the Fireman of the Year Award in 20____??? He was also a Life Member of the National Rifle Assoc. and raised beef cattle. He enjoyed playing shuffle board, hunting with his sons, his dog and cat, and spending precious time with his grandchildren at "camp". Memorial contributions are suggested to Russell Volunteer Fire Department. Condolences may be shared online by visiting www.lawrencefuneralhome.org