Ermando DeVitis

Ermando DeVitis, 95, of Conway, passed away on September 26, 2025, in his home with loving family by his side.  He was born in Lettopalena, Italy on July 30, 1930, to the late Felice and Maria (Martinelli) DeVitis.

Ermando served in the Italian Army and came to the United States in 1956.  He enjoyed sharing stories from his time in Italy.  Ermando loved soccer and even played the sport while living in Italy and here in the US.  He was a fan of Italian music, played the accordion and was an avid dancer.  Some of Ermando’s favorite pass-times were hunting for rabbits and gardening, and he was said to have a “green thumb.”  Ermando could even grow watermelon just by spitting seeds off the front porch.  He was also great at building things. Ermando even built their home that they lived in for 57 years. He also enjoyed building various things - an outdoor living space for his hunting dogs (whom he adored), a swing and highchair for his great-grandson; paper hats for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; he even made delicious homemade wine.  Ermando knew life was short and made sure to tell everyone "Life is beautiful" and  to always “Enjoy your life.”

He is survived by his 3 sons, Phil (Cindy) DeVitis, Eugene (Tracy) DeVitis, Timothy DeVitis, and a daughter, Maria (Michael) delaChevrotiere; 5 granddaughters, Justine (John) Holleran, Mya and Marisa delaChevrotiere, and Bianca and Morgan DeVitis, 2 great-grandsons, Jack and Ethan Holleran; also, 2 sisters, Linda and Anna.

Ermando is preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his loving wife of 70 years, Antonietta (Cavicchia) DeVitis; and siblings, Tony, Marienne and Rosina.

All are welcome to gather for a visitation on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 4-7 PM, in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, from where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Freedom.  In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Beaver County Humane Society.

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