James A. Devlin
November 08, 1942 ~ July 16, 2023
James Devlin, 80, passed away peacefully at the V.A. Hospital’s Hospice Center on Sunday July 16, 2023.
James leaves behind a lasting legacy of generosity, humility, appreciation, and kindness.
James served his country in the Navy, from May 9, 1961 through May 8,1965. His active duty
on the U.S.S. Hyman (DD732), then released to the Naval Reserve for two inactive years. He
entered the workforce, air conditioning, refrigeration, and pipefitting with local union #725.
Employed by S&S which became Airstron for 57 years. He was respected by all that knew him.
James was married to the love of his life for 22 years giving them 2 children, Steven J Devlin (deceased)
and Christine R Blake. He has 5 grandchildren; Kenneth J Blake, Roxanne E Blake, Thomas J Devlin,
Adam P Douglas and Jasmine A Wilson. And 2 Great granddaughters; Cheyanne E Blake and
Cienna R Blake.
He leaves behind his brother Danny Devlin and his many nieces, nephews and extended family.
James loved his cats at home and work. He lived and raised his family in Hialeah, a true native
Miami Floridian. For “All” that knew him and his funny party ways and humorous personality will
live with us forever.
Interment will be at the South Florida National Cemetery
6501 S State Rd 7, Lake Worth FL, 33449
3:00pm July 31st, 2023
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Lorraine Fisher-Ortega - friend and neighbor
July 26, 2023, 2:52 pm
My deepest condolences to all of Jim’s family. I was Jim’s neighbor in Miami Lakes for quite a few years and we got to know each other by way of his love for the local cats which we both fed and took care of. Together, Jim and I probably arranged for about 23 of our neighborhood kitties to be fixed at the North Miami Humane Society and found homes for some of them. I, or my husband would drop them off in the early morning and Jim would pick them up on his way home from work and release them out side his home and of course, feed them and take care of them. I still feed 3 remaining kitties, together with another neighbor and his favorite big black fluffy kitty found a home with me and now I know why he was his favorite, because he is a huge softy and loves to be loved. I heard storied from Jim about his kitties at work too; he was such a kind-hearted soul, I will truly miss him, God Bless him.
Lorraine Fisher-Ortega