Obituary of Patrick Joseph Shevlin

SHEVLIN, III, PATRICK JOSEPH Citra, FL - Patrick Joseph Shevlin, III, 56, died Sept. 9, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Bridgeport, CT and was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Shevlin and Patrick J. Shevlin, Jr., retired Captain of the Bridgeport Fire Dept. Pat was a graduate of Bullard Havens Technical School and was a 27 year veteran of the Bridgeport Fire Dept. retiring as Deputy Chief in Aug, 2003. He served as President of Local 834, Bridgeport Fire Dept. Union for 6 years. Served as Treasurer for the State of CT Fire Union and was a member of the retired policeman & fireman's assn. of Bridgeport. He was also a member of B.P.O.E., CT Trail Rides Assn., Southern CT Horseman Assn. and the Sons of the American Veterans. After retiring from the fire department, Pat and his wife, Debbie moved to Citra, FL where he began a new career and was a successful Realtor/Broker with Century 21 Affiliates of Ocala, FL. He was a member of the Marion County Realtor's Assn. Surviving are his wife, Debra Dougherty Shevlin of Citra, daughter, Erin Shevlin of Ocala, son, Patrick J. Shevlin, IV of Citra, brothers, Michael Shevlin(retired LT, BFD), Timothy Shevlin of Merritt Island, FL, and Kevin Shevlin (Lt. with BFD), sisters, Jody Shevlin of Derby, CT and Pam Boynton of Boynton Beach, FL and grandson, Nathan Shevlin along with many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 from 2-5 PM at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Preston A. Wells, Jr., Endowment for Teaching, Research and Programs in Neuor-Oncology, 100 University of Florida Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608-9909.