William S. Devery

William S. Devery of Parksville, NY, a retired Suffolk County Police Officer (Marine Bureau) and a longtime area resident died Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.

The son of the late William S. and Helen Kapalczyliski Devery, he was born September 3, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY.

Bill was a Communicant of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Liberty, NY. He retired from the Suffolk County Police Department after 23 years of service. He proudly and honorably served Our Country for thirty-five years starting with the US Navy (Cuban Missile Crisis) and retiring from the US Army Reserve (Desert Storm) as a Command Sergeant Major. He was a member and past Commander of the Clarence Hoyt VFW Post #9217, a member and Treasurer of the American Legion Post # 109, a member of The Fraternal Order of Police, and a member of the Suffolk County PBA. He enjoyed collecting all types of military artifacts and war related items.

Survivors include his wife, Linda DiLorenzo Devery, at home; two sons, Brian S. Devery and his wife Stefanie of Oakdale, NY and Alan Knack and his wife Erin of Rock Island, IL; one daughter, Tara Hunter and her husband Cecil of Liberty, NY; fourteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Raymond and Charles Devery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Harris Funeral Home, West Street at Buckley, Liberty, NY.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10 AM in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church 264 North Main Street, Liberty, NY. Father Edward Bader will officiate.

Burial with military honors will be in St. Peter's Cemetery Cold Spring Road, Liberty, NY.

Memorial contributions in Bill's name may be made to the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition P. O. Box 1527, Monticello, NY 12701 or to the American Cancer Society P. O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home West St. at Buckley Liberty, NY. 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 or www.Harris-FH.com