Thomas B. Devlin
March 10, 1926 - January 25, 2021
Visitation: Friday 2-4 & 6-8PM, Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp.
Service: Saturday 1PM, St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1000 Avila Ct., Pgh, PA 15237
In his 95th year, of Ross Twp., passed away on Monday January 25, 2021. Beloved husband for 71 years of Marie “Mitzi” Devlin (Fandl); Loving father of Mark B. Devlin (Maririta), Thomas J. Devlin (Celeste), and Maribeth D. Donnelly (Harry); Proud and generous grandfather of Erin Patrizio (Jeff), Brian Devlin, Meg Donnelly, Haines Donnelly, and Katy Donnelly; Treasured great-grandfather of Sophia, Joseph, John Paul and Michael. Brother of Mary Jane Huber and the late Betty Claire Serdy; Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and countless friends. Friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8PM at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME. INC., 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa of Avila Church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 1000 Avila Ct., Pgh, PA 15237 on Saturday at 1PM. Tom Devlin was born on the North Side of Pittsburgh and attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church and grade school. He was a member of North Catholic’s first graduating class in 1943. Upon graduation Tom served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. After being honorably discharged, he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and continued in his father’s footsteps by joining the Devlin Funeral Home family business. He was proud to be a licensed funeral director for over 70 years. Besides his career, Tom Devlin was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Church for over 50 years, serving as the head of the St. Vincent DePaul Society and the Church Council. He was also the Justice of the Peace in Ross Township for ten years. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, 800 Avila Ct., Pgh, PA 15237
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The Devlin Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Tom was always so kind to me and I always enjoyed chatting with him. Mr Devlin….RIP.
Tom J and all of your family,
I read your father’s obituary in the Post-Gazette this morning. What a nice testament to him. I thought it had to be your father but wrote to Jan to ask her. I have been connected with a number of Allegheny classmates, and have been grateful to reconnect with a number of others. We would welcome you to our zoom chats. I hope life in Quincy has been good to you.
Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father helped so many people in his life. I’ve reunited with a group of our Allegheny alumni folks. Let me know if you’d like to be part of the Zoom community.
My greatest sympathy to Mitzi and the rest of the family. I have so many fond memories, all the way back to St. Anthony’s in Millvale.
May Tom’s soul and all of the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace.
We will remember him fondly.
My deepest sympathy to the Devlin family. Tom was a kind charismatic man and I enjoyed his company when I got the chance to see him. Tom will surely be missed!
We are all saddened to hear of the loss of Tom. He was a wonderful man. Always a friendly face and listening heart for those in mourning. He will be deeply missed. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
We are so sorry for your loss. Are thoughts and prayers are with the entire Devlin family.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. Tom and family have been very important to the Raible/ Carpenter family and have been great friends through St. Teresa and beyond. Please accept our deepest sympathies and be comforted by the great memories of Tom, who he was and what all he has done for God’s people.
It’s not everyday you get to meet a true legend in the business. It was a privilege
May god bless the Devlin Family 🌷
We were saddened to hear of Uncle Tom’s passing. While we can’t be there to pay our respects, please know that we are keeping him and the Devlin family in our prayers. We have so many fond memories of the Fandl relationship getting together for holidays. Those memories we hold in our hearts. I also remember Uncle Tom as being an example of a fine gentleman and an example for all of us. He was a successful business man, a man of faith and a family man. It should be noted that I chose Uncle Tom to be my confirmation sponsor. As we got older and moved away from the Pittsburgh area, those holiday celebrations shifted to our more immediate families. Unfortunately as people often say, we only see each other now at weddings and funerals. When I was in town for a funeral I would always see and will always remember Uncle Tom greeting people at the door to the funeral home. He was very personable which is most likely one strong attribute to his success. Uncle Tom, you will be missed.
Expressing my deepest sympathies to Tom’s family, let me say that Tom was an amazing compassionate man. I fondly remember him for his kindness thoughtfulness and friendly advice which he shared with me throughout my musical career in church music ministry at St. Teresa and St. Louise convent. May the road rise up to meet you Tom. Vicki Worek
Mark and Maririta, we are so sorry to hear about your father. Sending our hugs, prayers, and sympathy to you and your family.
Mr. Devlin was such a kind person and I enjoyed being across the street neighbors for many years.
As a child growing up we were so grateful to be welcomed to the swimming pool in the back yard – we spent many happy summer hours in that place. Mr. and Mrs. Devlin were so thoughtful to my parents as well, and continued to invite my Dad over for dinner years after my mother had passed away! My deepest sympathy to the family and I am so sorry I can’t be with you in person to honor the memory of a wonderful man.
I helped care for Tom and Mitzi a few years ago and they were two of my most favotite people. I am lucky to have known them and so sorry for your loss.
There are so many memories of Mr. Devlin – his kindness in allowing us to swim in their pool as kids; Trips to Penn State with Maribeth when he said about each car we passed that was packed up – They’re going to State Maribeth !! ; His kindness with us when Mom passed away – coming across the street during that time period and sitting with Dad and me at our kitchen table. He was always unfailingly kind and a dear friend to our family.
Our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Devlin , Maribeth, Tom and Mark and family – on your loss. Mary Lou Hummel
My thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Mitzi and the entire Devlin family. Uncle Tom was well loved and will be missed. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏🏻
so sorry for your loss
Mark and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear father. May your good memories find you consolation .
Mr.Devlin was a caring and loving gentlemen. We very much enjoyed our visits with him and Mitzi both. Rest In Peace with the knowledge that you were loved and will be very much missed.
Mark and family…we were so sorry to hear about the passing of your father! He was a very special man and always made me feel so special when I would see him ! Our thoughts and prayers are with your mom and all your family! Love, Tom and Edie Kress
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of Tom. We send our prayers and love to the family.
Our best to you all.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Mitzi and all the family. Uncle Tom was a great man. May he Rest In Peace!🙏
Our thoughts, prayers and hearts are with you Mark and your family. Your Dad was an amazing man. Rest in Peace Mr. Devlin.
Mike and Kim Weigand.