Francis Devlin Obituary

Dear Kathy and family, I just heard of Buddy's passing today. I am so sorry and saddened to hear this. Buddy was a great guy and so close to our (Rossi) family. He is in heaven
now making tortellinis with Jenny, Ann, and Bubby. My dearest condolences to all.
Much love, Sharon Rossi Dunn

I'm very saddened and offer his family my condolences, my memory, nothing specific except I remember he was always nice to me. He had my respect.

I´m so sorry to hear about Bud´s passing. He was an amazing boss, mentor and friend.

My sincere condolences to Kathy, Fran, Bruce and Susan. Bud was a great guy and will be sorely missed. So many wonderful memories to cherish.

So sorry for your loss. Bruce is my friend and my attorney and he always spoke fondly of his dad. May he rest in peace.

I will remember Bud for his warmth and humor. From the moment I meant him almost 30 years ago he was gracious, hospitable, and humorously biting. Though years would go by between our visits he would make it seem as though time was nothing and we picked up just as we left off. I was so saddened to hear of Bud´s passing and have him, Kathy, and the Devlin family in my prayers.

Buddy was a great friend and member of our Shady Lake community. I enjoyed our lake side talks. They always ended with a smile and a couple of Buddy´s favorite words. Buddy will be greatly missed.

Kathy and Mike Strietelmeier

I extend my sincere sympathies to the Devlin family. My father introduced me to Bud some 60 yrs ago at Frank and Frances Quagliaroli 's home on Elm St in WLocks. Even now I remember his humor and smile. I spoke again at Phil's book lectures. The Devlins are an amazing family and I am pleased to have gone to school with Marilyn. To be a history advocate with Phil and to have met Bud.

RIP my dear cousin, that laugh and smile will forever be remembered. Your time here may be over, but your impact on so many will keep your memory alive for a very long time.

My brother Buddy's death is a big loss to our family. He was always good to me and my sister, the youngest Devlin siblings, all of our lives. He was dedicated to public service everywhere he lived, serving as a medic in the 103rd Fighter Squadron at Bradley Field for six years and as a volunteer ambulance driver in his hometown of Windsor Locks. Everyone in town knew Buddy. If you were to look at WLHS yearbooks in the early 1960's and saw people's nicknames, you can be sure that it was Bud who gave out most of those nicknames, a habit that he picked up from George Rossi, his surrogate father during World War II. Both the Rossi and Rielly families were like family to all of us, particularly to Buddy. It was George who gave him the nickname "Buddy." We will miss him dearly.

Kathy ,
Danny and I are so sorry for your loss of Buddy. We have many fun memories of times we spent with the both of you.
Our neighborhood will not be the same without him, as well as dinners at your home.
So sorry that we won´t be there to be with you, but know that we are there in spirit.
RIP Buddy,
Danny and Diane