DEVINE – Robert Martin “Bob”
Arlington, Virginia: Robert Martin (Bob) Devine passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Bob moved to Northern Virginia in 1984 but never left his Northern Buffalo roots behind. He was married to Sandra (Sandy) Devine in September 1985 and lived in Arlington. Bob was an insurance manager and spent most of his career at CareFirst in Washington DC, but he didn’t define himself by his job. He was happiest when he was surrounded by family, friends, and his passions for golf, fishing, family history, and home renovation. He was known as a loyal and caring friend who maintained the relationships he had established with childhood friends, neighbors, golf buddies, and work colleagues throughout his life. After retiring from CareFirst, Bob and Sandy moved with their work to Europe, to Frankfurt, Germany and later to Zurich, Switzerland for three years. On their return to the USA, they moved into their vacation home on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, where Bob could usually be found on the golf course or taking long walks on the beach. He was died of his parents Robert and Grace Devine and his beloved sister Joan Siembieda, leaving behind his wife Sandy, daughters Maddy and Becca and son Rory; his sisters Nancy and Susan (Shaw); and his nieces Kristin Siembieda, Seton Tucker, Lisa Lai and Jennifer Kessler; Nephews Matt and David Stabel; and a growing number of great nieces and nephews. Beloved father, friend, foursome, loyal Bills and Sabers fan, cat lover, converted dog lover, and exceptional handyman. Services on Friday December 3 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown, Washington, DC. Visitation Thursday, December 2, at Murphy’s Funeral Home in Arlington, VA. Commemorative donations can be made to the Buffalo History Museum.
Published by Buffalo News on December 4, 2021.
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