Paul A. Deveny

A celebration of Paul's life will be held this Sunday, May 27 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Indian Mound Park.

The youngest in a family of 9 children, Paul moved to Florida from West Virginia when he was 14. Paul embraced Englewood from the moment he arrived. He was intelligent, loving, courageous and a loyal friend. Many Englewood residents knew Paul as a fisherman and a dog lover. It is less well known that he was a writer.

A graduate of Venice High School, he was a voracious reader. Paul attended the inaugural meeting of the new Englewood Authors on April 12, and was ready and eager to participate in this group. He wrote his memoirs titled "From the Inside" in2003.

Paul is survived by the love of his life, Carla, his former wife and partner, Carla's children, Kyle, Kelly and Brenda Richardson of Englewood; parents James and Giovanna Deveny, brothers, Jack and Brooks of Englewood, Joe of West Virginia, Mickey of California, sisters, Mary Alice of Sarasota, Laura of West Virginia, Joan and brother in law Ray LaBadie of Englewood.

We are all fortunate to have known Paul and look forward to seeing him again.

Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences to the family at lemonbayfh.com