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Robert J. Devosa, 69
December 14, 2022
Robert J. Devosa, 69, of East Petersburg, PA, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Hospice and Community Care. He was attended by his loving wife and his cat Gypsy. Born in Kearney, NJ, he was the son of the late Helen (Smera) and Louis Devosa. He was the husband of Yvonne M. Russo-Devosa with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage this summer.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. Bob was a graduate of Millersville University where he received his Bachelor degree in Business Administration and was inducted into the Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society. He was a member of the East Petersburg Sportsman’s Association, the Knights of Columbus, and a founding member of the Lancaster County Youth Aid Panel. Robert served on both the East Petersburg and Manheim Township panels for 29 years. He also was an instructor of the Pennsylvania State Game Commission Hunter Safety courses to county youth for 30 years. Robert and his wife were Catholic Charities foster parents for 10 years to 7 foster children.
In addition to his wife, he is survived his brother, Stephen Devosa, of Vernon, NJ as well as many nieces and nephews and his beloved cats Gypsy and Athena.
Friends will be received by Robert’s family on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 2PM-4PM and 6PM-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA. There will be a second viewing on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, with the Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30AM. Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Friday December 23rd at 9:30AM.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to East Petersburg Sportsman’s Association, 2897 Graystone Road, East Petersburg, PA 17520.
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November 07, 2023
So sorry to just find out my dear friend Robert has pased last year! We were good friends from back in the days of working at Master Design Corp. My deepest sympathy to his wife Yvonne and his family. You are truly missed! Rest in peace brother. Hisham Lotfi
June 07, 2023
Bob Devosa was my foster parent during my teen age years. He suffered terriblly. He was a good man with impecciple character. He will be dearly missed. G-d bless.
Anthony Dickinson
December 21, 2022
I met Bob 27 years ago when he joined my Manheim Township Youth Aid Panel #3. He had been a founding member from the first class of Youth Aid Panelists trained two years earlier.
Because Bob lived nearby, we drove together to and from monthly YAP meetings for many years. He was a dedicated panelist and rarely missed a meeting. He was an active participant in discussions with the youths and their families, and his focus was on education and how it would prepare young people in attaining their life goals. His support of young people extended to all areas of his life including the 10 years that he and his wife Yvonne were foster parents to seven children.
It was an honor and pleasure to know Bob. May he rest in peace. David Sperry
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