Joseph R. Devanney, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances L. Devanney.
Devoted father of Joseph R. Devanney Jr. (Terri), Diane McDermott, Michael Devanney (Angela) and Stephen Devanney (Sharon). Devoted grandfather of Heather Devanney, Robert McDermott, Christina Cummings, Michael McDermott, Ryan Devanney, Julia Devanney, Stephanie Devanney and Stephen Devanney Jr. Great grandfather of Alaina, Lucas, Jackson, Charlee, Skyler, and predeceased by Keegan. Loving brother of David G. Devanney and his late sister, Doris Devanney (Gaskill).
Joseph was born on August 23rd, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Joseph J. Devanney and Gladys Swavely Devanney. Joseph R. Devanney took pride in his time being a Police Officer and retired as a Staff Inspector.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Joseph’s Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at 10:30AM at St. Matthews Catholic Church 3000 Cottman Ave Philadelphia PA. 19149. A viewing will be held prior to Joseph's Mass at John F. Fluehr & Sons 3301 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149 from 9:00AM - 10:00AM. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem, PA.
