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Michael A. DeVita Sr.

Born:  July 27, 1934

Died:  March 13, 2009

Boston Trade High School

Michael "Mike" DeVita Sr. was a well-respected Automotive Shop Instructor at Medford Vocational School for 34 years. During this time he became a mentor for dozens of students who looked to him for real-life advice. Prior to his tenure as a teacher, Mike spent 16 years serving our country as a full-time Staff Sergeant in the Massachusetts National Guard.

- In his 30's, Mike became a member of the Woburn Lodge of Elks, which is known for it's charitable contributions and support to local scholarships, military veterans, senior citizens, the needy and children's drug abuse programs.

Mike quickly became involved as a member of fund-raising groups within the Lodge - long-time member of the Entertainment Committee, long-time Trustee as well as the Building Maintenance Committee.

Michael A. DeVita Sr. Memorial Scholarship

In 2012 this scholarship fund was established to recognize a well-deserving college student for their accomplishments with a $2,000.00 scholarship. The scholarship recipient is selected from a group of worthy applicants in the following Spring.

The award winner will be a student who is attending a minimum 4-year, Bachelor Degree course of study and will not be awarded to the same student more than one time.

The Michael A. DeVita Sr. Memorial Scholarship has become the premier scholarship for the Woburn Lodge of Elks.

Personal Life:

Mike and his wife Bertha, long-time residents of Woburn MA, raised 6 children.