Lucy T. deVito

Lucy T. deVito, 90, of Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, wife of the late Frank C. deVito passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at her residence. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, August 27, 2012 at Stella Maris Catholic Church at 10:00 am. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will be private. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 26, 2012 in J. HENRY STUHR MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm.

Mrs. deVito was born September 28, 1921 in Newark, NJ, daughter of the late Carlo Tommasone and Lucia Conte Tommasone. Lucy was the sixth of seven children born to this first generation Italian American family. She married Frank deVito on January 9, 1942 and they were married for 55 years. They raised their two children and helped care for 3 grandchildren in Glen Ridge, NJ. They moved to Sullivan's Island, SC in 1986.

Lucy deVito means "the light of life" which shone radiantly in her smile. She was a most loving and nurturing person. Lucy's pride and joy were always her two talented and hard-working children and their families. Her love for her family was reflected in EVERYTHING that she did including cooking, baking, knitting, babysitting her grand and great grandchildren, caring for her beloved Boston Terriers, picking out the perfect greeting card for each individual, and sharing her famous homemade liquers with friends and family after serving one of her many delicious meals.

She was a woman of passion and loyalty for all her family. She was a beautiful woman on the inside and out. She displayed a feisty courage and hope throughout Life. She was a role model for all of her loved ones. Her acts of strength and kindness will live on in her blessed family for many years to come. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Peter C. deVito, M.D. (Pam) of Sullivans Island, SC and daughter, Donna L. Blanes (Joe) of Glen Ridge, NJ; four grandchildren, Tam (Mike), Peter, Jennifer (Roger) and Justin, and six great grandchildren, Michael, Riley, Kyler, Kate, Angelina and Francesca. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph.

Flowers accepted or Memorials may be made to Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482.