IN MEMORIAM:  Philip Devine, 79, of Farone & Devine

ONEONTA – Philip J. Devine, 79, who practiced law in Oneonta for 40 years, died Saturday April 18, 2015, at the state Veterans’ Home in Oxford, following a long illness.

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 from Albany Law School (summa cum laude) in 1961. He served in the Army, and was discharged as a captain in the JAG Corps.
Phil and his family moved to Oneonta where he joined the Farone Law Firm, which subsequently became Farone & Devine.

Phil 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 five crandchildren.
A private family service will be 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’s Center for Self Expression, 7375 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820, or online at the ARC Otsego website.