Richard "Dick" Pitto's Obituary
Richard (Dick) Rocco Pitto, age 82, of Berea, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 19, 1936 in Erie, PA, son of the late Rocco and Mary Pitto (nee Felice). U.S. Marine veteran. Dick worked 36 years for Ford Motor Company. He was a firm believer in salvation through Jesus Christ and a faithful member of Grace CMA.
Devoted husband of 21 years to Dolores (Dolly) Pitto (nee McNamara); cherished father of Richard (Barbara) Pitto and Elizabeth (Ken) Warren; beloved grandfather of Joshua Richard Pitto, Mandy Bandy, Jacob Rocco Pitto, Michael Warren, Steven Richard Warren, and Katie Thomas; loving great grandfather of Carly and Grace Bandy, and Harrison Warren; dear step father of Vickie (Dean) Mintsiveris, Cheryl (Rick) Vollmer, Daniel (Kim) Gorr, Craig Gorr; caring step grandfather of twelve; loving step great grandfather of fourteen; treasured brother of David (Cheryl) Pitto and Darlene (Joe) Wesley; cherished uncle and friend of many.
Preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Mary Elizabeth Pitto (nee Raber) who passed away in 1996.
Visitation will take place on Friday, August 23, 2019 from 2PM – 4PM and 6PM – 8PM in the Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070 where funeral service will commence on Saturday, August 24 at 10AM. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dick’s name are suggested to Grace CMA (Christian Missionary Alliance), 7393 Pearl Rd, Middleburg Hts, OH 44130.
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