Stanley John DeVore

MALTA — Stanley John DeVore, age 73, passed away peacefully at home October 18, 2016. Stan is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carole; daughter Glenda (Tom) and son Lyle (Marcy and Mia); sisters June (Ken) Hunter and Marlene (Bob) Powers; brother George (Tina) DeVore; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Charles and Patricia Heishman; several nieces and nephews; and the grand-dogs, Cabela and Rosco. He was predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Dorothy DeVore. “Stan da Man” was a Master Mason. He worked many years in the Van Patten developments in Clifton Park. He was self-employed for years and built hundreds of foundations and fireplaces throughout the area. Some of Stan’s favorite stories to tell about the job were of the countless young (and talented) men he taught the unique trade of masonry to. His greatest love besides his family, was his CARS. He started working on hot rods in high school and his passion continued to grow. He loved talking about cars if he wasn’t making a joke or asking how a friend was. He was always ready to smile and enjoyed the people who he had the pleasure to meet. He was one of the original members of the Norseman Street Rod Club and had most recently joined the Capital Area Rods Club. One of Stan’s favorite cars was his 1932 Ford, 2-door sedan, painted yellow. Stan thoroughly enjoyed going to Albany-Saratoga Speedway for the stock car races. You could always find Stan in the “VIP” section in the grandstands. He was very proud of his son Lyle who is the Promoter at the Speedway, his daughter Glenda who manages the food concessions, and his wife who helps in the office. He was known as the “Roaming Reporter” for the track keeping tabs on the drivers, pit crews and fans. All are welcome to join Stanley’s family and friends at a Memorial Service and Celebration of Life at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016. The celebration will immediately follow at the Speedway, rain or shine under the tent. Please bring your smile and a good story to share about “Stan da Man!” On Monday, November 7, 2016 there will be a military service/internment at the Saratoga National Cemetery at 10 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org or Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Ext., Malta, NY 12020. Online remembrances can be made on www.TunisonFuneralHome.com