William "Billy" J. Devlin's Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William "Billy" J. Devlin, 69, of Oldsmar, FL. Billy passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Billy was born in Queens, NY March 7, 1955 to William and Rose (Cluxton) Devlin. Both his parents and a nephew, Ian Shea has preceded him in death. Billy is survived by his wife of almost 46 years, Julie; his son, Christopher Devlin and his wife Lauren; his daughter, Jillian Saaf and her husband Dustin; his six grandchildren, Bradyn, Olivia, Matthew, Kylee, Julian and Ryann; his sister, Pat Shea, her husband Tim and family; his sister and brother in law, Dina and Frank Patterson, brother in law William Dargo, and their families.
Words can’t express the sorrow we feel losing our best friend. He was the most amazing and caring father, husband, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. He brightened everyone’s day, loved making new friends, and was a stranger to no one, making everyone he met feel at home as if they had known him for years and he was truly the life of the party.
His love and support enriched our lives in countless ways. His passion for music was a central part of his life, and he shared this love with everyone around him, enriching our lives with his melodies. As a grandfather (Grampy), he was unmatched, bringing joy and love to his grandchildren, and his presence will be profoundly missed.
Despite battling health issues over the last two years, his positivity never wavered, setting an inspiring example of what a person should be. We love you, with all our hearts and miss you more than you will ever know. We take comfort in knowing you’re smiling down on us. It will be difficult not to hear your voice or seek your advice. We will always be thinking of you and wish we could share one more hug.
Love you Always!
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