DEVINE William A. “Billy” Retired Boston Firefighter, of Moss Hill, Jamaica Plain, passed away on March 28, 2022. Beloved son of the late William A. Devine (former City of Boston Park Commissioner) and Sophia (Visvis) Devine-McBrine. Partner and best friend of Karyn Stewart. Sister of Andrea Devine and her wife Libby Bouvier of Cambridge. Uncle of Lillian Bouvier Devine of Austin, Texas.
Billy proudly served his country, in the U.S. Navy, and proudly served his city on the Boston Fire Department. He spent the majority of his career on Ladder #26, Huntington Ave. Billy’s fellow firefighters considered him “a good Jake”. Billy had a big heart and was very generous. He always followed his father’s guidance of always root for the underdog.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Friday, April 1st from 4-8pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Saturday, April 2nd at 10am, followed by a Funeral Service at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Chapel, 162 Goddard Ave. Brookline at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mattapan. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.