John L. Devereaux, of Stoneham, died July 21, 2019 at the age of 90. Born in West Roxbury, MA on April 24th, 1929 to Clarence Frances and Mary Loretta (Taylor) Devereaux of South Boston. Jack graduated from Boston Latin High School in 1946. After graduating, Jack enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country honorably during WWII. Following the war Jack furthered his education at the Lowell Technological Institute where he served as Class President his Junior and Senior years before graduating in 1953. Mr. Devereaux married Margaret Anne Duffy in 1958 and spent 31 years of marriage together before Margaret's passing in 1989. Jack was a member of the American Legion of Stoneham as well as a lifetime member of the 210 Associates. He served as the Vice President of Boston Shoe Associates and as the President of Boston Leather Trade Benevolent Society. He sold leather to manufactures throughout New England for 7 decades and in later years worked at Watertown Ford. He was the beloved husband of 31 years to the late Margaret (Peggy) A. (Duffy) Devereaux. Loving father of Mary Ellen Devereaux, Anne F. McAllister & her husband Robert, and John L. Devereaux, all of Stoneham. Cherished grandfather of Maggie, Elise and Robert McAllister, all of Stoneham. Beloved brother of Mary Holmes and her late husband Eugene of Franklin, MA, Delores and Jack Gerah, Robert and Katherine Devereaux, Ellen and Bob Davis, all of Naples, FL, and the late Richard Devereaux. Brother-in-law to the late Mary Jane Igo and the late Robert Duffy and his wife Karen of Marshfield. Best friend of 80+ years to Kevin McArdle of Scituate. Also survived by several God children, nieces, nephews, and friends. Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 2-6 PM at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose. Funeral Procession from Gately Funeral Home on Monday, July 29, at 9 AM followed by a 10 AM Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, 9 Herbert St., Melrose. Interment with Military Honors following the Mass at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Melrose Veteran's Fund, Attn: Veteran's Office, 562 Main St. Melrose, MA 02176 or to American Legion Post 115, 11 Common St. Stoneham, MA 02180.