William J. Devine

William J. “Bill” Devine  of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, St. Boniface Parish –  entered into eternal life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the age of 77 surrounded by his present and devoted wife Mary (Sullivan) Devine and his beloved children, John, Grant and Patricia Devine. Bill was born and raised in Quincy, he was preceded in death by his parents Audrey (Oberg) Devine and Anthony Festus Devine  and his former wife Theresa L. (Person) Devine.  Brother of  James Devine and his wife Ann of Tiverton, RI and Patricia Devine Johnson of Deland, Fl. Bill is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Growing up in Quincy, Bill delivered papers as a boy and drove his small boat on Quincy Bay. He attended Quincy Public Schools and would fondly remember his time at Broadmeadows, he graduated from Quincy High School. Bill furthered his education at Quincy College and graduated from Salem State College where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Science/ Business Education, where he proudly made the Dean’s list in his senior year.  He enjoyed reading newspapers, going for walks and traveling. At the end of his illness, he enjoyed watching Perry Mason, Masterpiece Theater  and PBS. Bill started working in Real Estate with his brother James and worked for more than 30 years starting his own company GSI.   Bill will always be remembered for his selfless dedication to his family, his abundant generosity, and a determined authenticity. Bill will be remembered as a giver of himself, putting others needs first and making dreams come true for all who were blessed to have known him. He will be sadly missed,  but his influence, kindness and generosity will live forever in our hearts.  His strong faith and courage provided strength for all who knew him. 

William was diagnosed in Nov. 2018 with bladder cancer, determined to fight, he attended numerous chemo treatments at Dana Farber along side his wife, Mary Devine, whom he met at St. Anthony’s Shrine on Sept. 8, 2013 after a 4pm Saturday Mass, which he attended regularly. William and Mary both shared the love of their Catholic faith and worship and praise with the Arch Street band. William’s love of music was a cornerstone to his faith and he shared that cornerstone with all who worshiped with him especially his wife Mary.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Sunday 2-6 pm in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St. Quincy.  A Celebration of life service will be held on Monday at 9:15am in Keohane Funeral Home followed by his Funeral Mass which will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy on Monday at 10am.

Burial will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Saint Anthony’s Shrine, 100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110.