Philip J. Devine

Phil was born in Gloversville on March 13, 1936, the son of James and Arlene (Cornwell) Devine. He grew up in Albany.

He graduated from Niagara University (Summa Cum Laude) in 1958, and went on to Albany Law School (Summa Cum Laude) where he graduated in 1961. He served in the US Army, and was discharged as a Captain in the JAG's Corps.

Phil and his family moved to Oneonta where he joined the Farone Law Firm, which subsequently became the law firm of Farone and Devine in which he practiced for over 40 years.

Phil was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He was a member of the Oneonta American Legion Post 259, where he served as counsel to the Oneonta Veterans' Club. He also served on the ARC, Catholic Charities, Oneonta Housing Authority, and the Wilbur National Bank boards.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia Devine; his son, Vincent Devine of Oneonta; his daughters, Kathleen Gardy of Sarasota, Fla, and Maureen Devine of Albany; and 5 Grandchildren.

A private family service will be held at a later date in Albany.

Mass cards and cards of sympathy may be sent to The Devine Family, c/o Maureen Devine, 39 Hawthorne Ave. Albany, NY 12203.

Memorial contributions may be made to ARC Otsego - Center For Self Expression, 7375 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820 or online at the ARC Otsego website: www.arcotsego.org/donate/donate.asp

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website: www.grummonsfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.