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Married to Francis C. Devine at 22 years old, becoming Rita V. Devine
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After working at LaSalle College High School for 4 years, Rita was able to retire and become and fulltime wife and mother to 3 children. Her husband, Francis had just opened up a Corrugated box factory business with a colleague so Rita never had to work again.
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Birth of first son, Francis M. Devine
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In 1956, Rita and Francis moved into a small home in Quincy Hollow to start their family and new life. They were the first owners of the newly built home by William Levitt.
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Birth of daughter, Eiline Gable ( then Devine)
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Birth of second son, Edward Patrick
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Around the 1960s, Rita began to acquire twin engine planes that she would solo pilot.
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In 1968, the family moved into a larger but nonetheless Levittown home in Snowball Gate for the remainder of their lives.
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Stella Chimney, died in Philadelphia, PA
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Standley Chimney, died in Philadelphia, PA
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Death of Husband, Francis Charles at age 66, married for 38 years
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Agnes T. Farnan, died in 2002
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Francis M. Devine, otherwise known as Uncle Mike, died in Levittown, PA in his mothers home.
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At 90 years old, she finally sold the house she lived most of her life in, and moved into a new elder community.
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Edward Patrick Devine died in 2019 due to a number of things but mostly alcoholism and an overdose. He left behind his wife Patricia, and his two children, Ryan and Colleen Devine.
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Marion Chimney, died just last July during the Coronavirus pandemic. She lived till 87. Pictured is Rita and Marion before 2018 sharing a meal together.
