Eli Devich, Sr.

Eli Devich, Sr., 83, of Massillon, passed away on November 22, 2019. He was born on November 5, 1936 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Mildred (Bolich) Devich. Eli proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Superior Meats as a butcher for 28 years and following that he worked at Wal-Mart as a greeter for 10 years which he thoroughly enjoyed. In his spare time, Eli loved the outdoors. He would go hunting in his home state of Pennsylvania and enjoyed fishing at Tappan Lake which he did with his sons. He will be deeply missed by his sons Mike Devich, John Devich, Eli (Roseann) Devich, Jr., Steve Devich and his daughter Connie McLaughlin; his grandchildren Nathan, Steven, Mitch and Lindsey; brother Nick (Selma) Devich; and special friend Donna Wood. In addition to his parents, Eli was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Theona (Avramis) Devich, siblings Butch, Dorothy and Millie. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 26th at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon from 10am-12pm and again at 5pm-7pm. A Pomen Service will take place at 6:30p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home at 11a.m. with calling hours one prior. Military rites will be performed after the service and burial will take place at Brookfield Cemetery.