Earl "Rocky" Devereaux

Earl “Rocky” Devereaux, 60, of Lakeland, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of Lakeland, he was born Wednesday, December 7, 1949. He graduated from Solvay High School. Rocky was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He retired in 2005 after 30 years with New Venture Gear. A former member of the Lakeside Fire Dept., he also enjoyed working in the garage, restoring old lawn equipment and spending time with his grandchildren. Rocky was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Helen Voss Devereaux. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, the former Lorraine Yager; son and daughter-in-law, Edwin and Lisa of Clay; grandsons, Kamren, Justin, Brayden and Mason; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joan Cornish of Solvay, Carol and Tom Wolsey of Baldwinsville and Bonnie and Gene Clisson of Florda; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and June of Solvay; his aunt, Marion Devereaux of Solvay; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call Thursday, October 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. There will be no services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lakeside Fire Dept., 1002 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13209 or to Disabled American Veterans, 344 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13202.