Dominic Devito

Dominic Devito, age 68, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Miller's Merry Manor at the Oaks, Columbia City. Born on April 9, 1946 in Bagnoli, Italy, he was the son of Nazzario and Olga (Donatiello) DeVita.

He grew up in Powell River, BC and graduated from Max Cameron High School, Powell River with the Class of 1964. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Washington State University and went on to receive his Master of Music at Indiana University, Bloomington in 1971.On June 22, 1974 he married Susan Jo Reno in Hammond.He began his musical career at Fox Products, South Whitley from 1971-2014 where he was an Acoustical Engineer. Also from 1971-1974 he was employed with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic as part of the clarinet section.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Jo Devito of Columbia City; son, Kenny A. (Megan) Devito of Columbia City; daughter, Donna J. (Frank) Gallo of Lawrenceville, NJ; 4 grandchildren, Ryan, Evin, Gavin and Erin Devito; mother, Olga DeVita, Powell River, BC; 2 sisters, Connie DeVita of Vancouver, BC; Lena DeVita of Powell River, BC;niece, Sherrie Ashworth of Vancouver, BC.He was preceded in death by his father and son, Joseph Angelo Devito.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 2-6 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Schmoekel of Collins United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at South Park (Annex) Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made in Dominics memory to Parkview Whitley Home Health Care and Hospice or Collins United Methodist Church. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.