Devina C. Smith, 28, was born on September 9, 1992 to Hazell M. Smith and Simone C Blackwell in Newark, New Jersey. Devina known as "Dee Dee" to her family and friends attended Theodore Roosevelt Middle School where she began running track & field, and continued well into her high school years. Devina graduated from Elizabeth High School in 2011. After graduating from Elizabeth High School, Devina began her journey into pursuing a career in law enforcement, obtaining a Sora license. Devina performed private duty work while advancing her career in law enforcement. Devina loved to celebrate her children's birthdays with family, which included her creative decorating and many activities. Devina wore many hats which included being a dedicated mother, wife, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend just to name a few. Devina made it one of her goals to expose her children to a world outside of their city or town, and created daily experiences for them to enjoy. Devina will continue to be a remembered for her charm, ambition, being full of joy her, having a heart of gold, fun and vibrant with energy, and a smile that could light up any room she walked into. Devina will be greatly missed. She leaves to cherish wonderful memories and is survived by her loving husband, Jack Zaico of Elizabeth, NJ, 2 beautiful daughters; Ma'kel and Chastity Zaico, one handsome son; Jack Jr, and a stepdaughter Naomi Zaico. Devina leaves to cherish her loving mother Simone C. Blackwell (Damon) of Morristown, NJ, a brother; Darrell Pretty (Rosalyn) of Edison, NJ, and her grandmother; Beverly B. Lane of Roselle, NJ. Devina leaves her father Hazell M. Smith (Shalonda) of Elizabeth, NJ, her sisters; Quaniqua Smith Wyatt (Thomas) of Piscataway, NJ, Nicole Smith of Eastern PA, Jazmyne Wise (Maurice) of Newark, NJ, and Sanaa Smith of Elizabeth, her brothers Jawaan Newkirk (Teresa) of SC, Kassan Smith of Roselle (Ashley) Park and Hassan Smith of Elizabeth, NJ, Mother in law; Merla Mejia, father in law; Juan Zaico. Devina is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. A visitation for Devina will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 2pm to 6pm at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 East St. George Avenue, Linden. A prayer service will be begin at 4pm. Cremation will be held privately.
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