Eileen P. Devaty (Fitzgerald)'s Obituary
Devaty, Eileen P. (Fitzgerald) age 87 of Whitehall passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on August 28, 2017. Daughter of Sophie (Dae) and James Fitzgerald. Eileen was preceded in death by her sister Lois Fitzgerald. Beloved wife of the late Raymond S. Devaty, Sr., loving mother of Ray, Jim (Steve Miller) and Eileen (Kim Wilson). Proud grandmother of Aiden. Eileen received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Duquesne University and her Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She loved teaching and taught for many years for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit and the Bethel Park School District. Although she enjoyed teaching at a number of different schools, her fondest memories were of the students and staff at the Pathfinder School where she started her career. Eileen spent her retirement enjoying time with her children and grandson. She loved reading and meeting for lunch with her cousins Jackie, Barb, and Carole. Private arrangements entrusted to Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Vitas Hospice for the care and comfort that they provided - specifically Melissa, Jamie, Kathy, and Jeff.
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