Adline Dee DeVries

Adline “Dee” DeVries, of Garden City and Westhampton Beach, died on September 10, 2022. She was 89 years old.

Born in Brooklyn, Dee graduated from New Utrecht High School. She worked at a L.F. Rothschild brokerage firm office as an administrative assistant. Dee was always known to arrive a tad late for work, and her cousin, Dolly, always covered for her. She met the love of her life, Roy, when her cousin said, "there is a cute guy who comes in, let me introduce you." They fell in love, eloped, and were married for 58 wonderful years. They had two children, Joy (married to John Heinze) and Linda (married to Ronald Howarth), and have four grandchildren, Justin, Dillon, Kevin, and Jillian. Her goddaughter, Debbie Quinn, was treated like a daughter. Her family will all miss her dearly.

After moving from Brooklyn to Garden City, she needed something to do so she got involved! She was a member and a past president of Garden City Garden Club, Children’s Medical Fund, The St. Joseph Rosary, and participated in multiple bridge groups.

Dee loved arts and crafts. When her children left the nest, she started her own business, Something Special, with a friend and made beautiful bows on wicker, which at the time was all the rage. She travelled all over the tri-state area to craft shows, sold their wares, and enjoyed making new friends.

Dee painted all her life. She used oils, acrylics, and later watercolors. Her homes were filled with her art. She loved her painting group where she learned to paint beautiful botanicals and landscapes. A hand-painted, watercolor thank you note from Dee to her friends was always frame-worthy.

If a fourth was needed, Dee was always there for Bridge and later, Canasta. An avid card player, she was always ready for a good game. She made lifelong friends around the card table, and she will be missed.

Dee loved cake. She always could be counted on to bring the best desserts from the bakery. Her relatives waited for her knowing that she would be showing up with a box of goodies.

Dee will be remembered by her family and friends at the Swordfish Beach Club where she would hold court at her cabana, say hello to everyone, and catch up on everyone’s lives. Swordfish was a special place to her, where she made many lifetime friends.

Dee's life was celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception followed by her burial at the Westhampton Cemetery. 

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