Lois M. Devanney

Devanney, Lois Hawkes, 77, of Sun City Center, FL passed away September 19, 2014. Born in Peekskill, New York to Harold "Jerry" and Pearl Hawkes. She was raised in Buchanan, New York and graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School in 1954. Lois worked at Hendrick Hudson High School, Montrose, New York in the Guidance Office as Office Manager. She married George Devanney and they lived together in Surf City, New Jersey until 12 years ago when they moved to Sun City Center, FL. She is preceded in death by her parents and son Rev. Gary Petrillo. Survivors include her husband and children Bruce (Mary Ann) Petrillo of Wappingers Falls, New York, Jill Petrillo of Lakeland, FL. Grandchildren Bruce and Kristin Petrillo of Wappingers Falls, New York, brother Harold (Cheryl) of Manahawkin, New Jersey. Lois' final resting place will be with her son Gary and her parents at the Reformed Church of Cortlandt, Montrose, New York, at a later date. In Lieu of flowers the family request donations to LifePath Hospice, 3725 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin. Fl 33573. www.chaptershealth.org/giving/Donate-Now Poem by Ron Tranmer We little knew the day that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories. Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. Six words that sum up the life Strength, Love, Compassion, Support, Friendship.Laughter