Background
Devine, W. John was born on April 27, 1940 in Brooklyn. Son of W. John and Rita (Kiernan) Devine.
Devine, W. John was born on April 27, 1940 in Brooklyn. Son of W. John and Rita (Kiernan) Devine.
Student, Catholic U., Washington, 1957-1962; student, University Maryland., 1965-1967.
Executive vice president, Toys "R" Us Inc., Paramus, New Jersey, 1966-1983; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Child World Inc., Avon, Massachusetts, since 1991; Chairman of the Board, Child World Inc., Avon, Massachusetts, since 1991.
Sergeant United States Army, 1962-1965.
Married Sara Ladson Tyler, August 14, 1965 (divorced February 1988). Children: Jack, Tyler.