Services Set For Millburn School Official; Fundraiser For 3 Sons

MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn Superintendent of Schools Christine Burton gave more details about services for a school supervisor who died over the holiday weekend, as well as details of a fundraiser for his three young sons.

Paul McDevitt, who lived in Pequannock with his family, has been the school district's director of buildings and grounds since 2018. He's also known as an area rugby coach.

On Wednesday, Burton wrote:

"Our hearts are heavy in the loss of Buildings and Grounds Director, Paul McDevitt who was an incredible person, husband and father. We will miss him greatly and our condolences go out to his wife, sons and his entire family. I wanted to share information for the services for Paul McDevitt's family and friends:

Wake:
Friday, July 9, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Keri Memorial Funeral Home
125 Main St.
Lincoln Park

Funeral Mass:
Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 10 a.m.
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
216 Comly Road
Lincoln Park

Fundraiser For Young Sons

Burton noted, "A fund has been set up to accept donations that will be transferred to 529 Plans for Thomas, Padraig and Danny's college education. The fund is being managed by their uncle, Mike Osnato. If you are interested in making a donation, it can be made through Venmo@Mike-Osnato or may also be sent to his address at: Michael Osnato/ 115 East 86th St., Apt 74/ NY, NY 10128

Other Information

A friend wrote on Facebook, "On behalf of the McDevitt Family. Please feel free to share as well. For all of you who know and loved Paul, you know that his family was his North Star. While he has left us all far too soon, he lives on through Thomas, Padraig and Danny. Ever the watchful dad, as Paul watched his boys grow older and taller, he had already begun to research colleges, first for Thomas. For those who wish to express their love and respect for Paul, the McDevitt family would be grateful for donations that will be transferred into 529 Plans for the boys’ college education via Venmo @Mike-Osnato."

Another friend wrote, "I think Pequannock residents are well aware of the untimely passing of Paul McDevitt by now, but there are some of my friends from out of town who were touched by Paul as well, especially in Rugby and Millburn circles."

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