Schenectady- Nancy L. DeVito, 77, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2018 at Albany Medical Center. Born on July 23, 1940 in Warrensburg, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Somerville) Pratt. Nancy grew up in Schenectady and graduated from Draper High School. She was an animal lover, especially to all of her dogs that she had over the years. Nancy enjoyed traveling between her camp in Sacandaga Lake to her home in Florida with her husband Fred DeVito. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
She is survived by her sons: Stephen (Susan) Noisseau and John Noisseau; her beloved grandchildren: Rachel (John) Stewart, Robbie (Alicia), Nancy and Emilie Noisseau; her precious great-grandchildren: James, Kaleb and Quentin; her brother, David (Marilyn) Pratt; her half-siblings: Valerie Pratt-Perry and Steven Pratt; her former husband Fred DeVito; her stepchildren: Fred (Beth) J. DeVito, and Paulette (Peter) Dunleavy; her step-granddaughters: Ashley (David) Carr, Brittany and Carley; her step great-grandson, Gabriel; her daughter-in-law Brenda Chicaretta. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was predeceased by her son, Robert Noisseau; her brother Allan Pratt; her dogs: Scorch, Punkin and Daisy.
Nancy’s family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff and residents of Ten Eyck Apartments, especially, Beverly Nichols, Cindy and her many friends for their compassionate and loving care.
Visitation will be from 4 pm to 7 pm on Friday, April 20 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. A funeral service will be held at the end of the visitation. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nancy’s name to The Bridge Christian Church, 735 Crane St. Schenectady, NY 12303.