SARATOGA SPRINGS — Vivian Raphael Pompay DeVoe, 89, of Ellis Avenue, died Tuesday, Nov. 11 at her home after a short illness.
Born on May 27, 1925 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of John J. Pompay Sr. and Angeline DiRienzo Pompay, who were lifelong residents of Saratoga Springs.
She was a graduate of St. Peter's Academy and the Mildred Elley Business School.
Vivian is survived by her husband of 67 years, George Niles DeVoe, Lt. Colonel, USAF, retired.
Vivian was the beloved mother of James DeVoe and his wife, Sylvia; Kathleen Edwards and her husband, Charles; and Richard DeVoe and his wife, Faye. She was predeceased by two children: John and Judith.
Other survivors include grandchildren Kryssa Calderone and her husband, Chris, Julian DeVoe, Jesse Klotz and his wife, Misty, Dustin Klotz, and Michael Edwards; great-grandchildren Liliana Calderone, Harper Klotz, Matteo Calderone and Hayden Klotz.
Vivian is also survived by two brothers: Michael Pompay and John J. Pompay Jr. and his wife, Marie, all of Saratoga Springs; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests memorial donations in lieu of flowers be made in Vivian's memory to the National MPS Society, P O Box 14686, Durham NC 27709-4686, www.mpssociety.com.
Arrangements were under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.
