Alfred R. DeVengencie

Warren - Alfred R. DeVengencie, 88, of Warren, passed away Friday January 10, 2025, with his family by his side.

He was born November 22, 1936, in Warren, the son of Fred and Sue (Cardarelli) DeVengencie and was a lifelong area resident.

Alfred graduated from Warren Harding High School class of 1954. He became a member of the US Navy Reserves in 1955 and did basic training at Great Lakes Naval Base. Alfred was proud to serve aboard the USS Horace A. Bass, which was a battleship, for training. He was Honorably Discharged in 1959.

Alfred started working for the City of Warren in the water department in 1955 and he retired from there in August 2004 as a foreman. While employed for the City of Warren, he was granted an 18 year leave of absence to become a Business Agent for AFSCME Council 8 where he was instrumental in organizing Locals all over the state of Ohio.

Alfred had many passions throughout his life. He enjoyed all sports and played softball until he was 50. He was an avid golfer belonging to many golf leagues in Ohio and Florida. Alfred spent many enjoyable winters in New Port Richey, Florida and was a past co-owner of numerous racehorses which he raced at Mountaineer Racetrack. He enjoyed traveling to Europe, as well as frequent trips to the Bahamas and Las Vegas. Of all the casinos he frequented, the Hard Rock in Tampa, Florida was his favorite.

He leaves his wife of many years the former Mary Jean Choppa of Warren, two sons Alfred DeVengencie and Donald (Shannon) DeVengencie both of Warren, two daughters Diane Shamrock of Niles and Denise Delaquila of Warren, a stepdaughter Atty. Lisa (Charles) Wallace of Liberty Township, a brother James (Carol) DeVengencie of Palmetto, Florida, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Besides his parents, Alfred was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony DeVengencie and his stepson, Kirk Rowles.

Per Alfred’s wishes there were private services held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, Warren.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Alfred’s family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Alfred’s name to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

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