Schools

Millburn Mourns 'Heartbreaking Loss' Of School Official, Dad Of 3

The Millburn superintendent of schools said that the director of buildings and grounds for the district has passed away.

MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn Superintendent of Schools Christine Burton sent out a short message Tuesday morning to let the community know that the district's buildings and grounds director, Paul McDevitt, a father of three, passed away over the weekend.

She said she'll provide more details about services in the future. [UPDATE: Services Set For Paul McDevitt; Fundraiser Started For 3 Sons: READ MORE HERE]

Burton wrote:

Find out what's happening in Millburn-Short Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

<blockquote>

Dear Millburn Families,
We are heartbroken to report the loss of our beloved Buildings and Grounds Director, Paul McDevitt, who passed away over the holiday weekend.
We share our condolences with his family, his wife and three sons. We are all devastated in the loss of this incredible colleague and friend.
We will provide more details about services and contact information as we receive them.
We are united in our sorrow at this overwhelming loss.
In sympathy,
Christine Burton
Superintendent of Schools

Find out what's happening in Millburn-Short Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

</blockquote>

Patch will update the details when they become available.

Read other Millburn/Short Hills school news on Patch here.

Don't miss Millburn breaking news alerts when they are announced, or get a free daily newsletter each morning with Millburn news. Sign up with your preferences here.

Got news? Email caren.lissner@patch.com. Got photos? Please include express written permission from the photographer for us to use them. To be the first to get free news alerts with breaking stories in your town, or to get a free local newsletter each morning, sign up for Patch breaking news alerts or daily newsletters.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Millburn-Short Hills