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Richard Allan Pitsker

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Richard Pitsker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 9, 2008.

RICHARD ALLAN

PITSKER

On August 31, 2008, Richard Allan Pitsker lost his difficult fight with brain cancer.

Born September 28, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut, he lived most of his life in northern California. After one year in college, he enlisted in the Marines and volunteered for a tour in Vietnam. He served honorably and was discharged in June 1968. He went back to college and graduated from Chico State with a degree in Physical Education and minor in Biology. He then got his teaching credential in 1975. Ric started his teaching and coaching career at Chico Junior High, then transferred to Chico High and eventually ended his career retiring from Pleasant Valley High this year. He coached freshman, junior varsity and varsity football as well as wrestling, and track. He had many successful and wonderful teams. His true passion was coaching and inspiring individual athletes to do their very best. He loved being around kids and watching them grow and improve in whatever their sport or event.

Besides being a great coach and teacher he was an amazing and loving husband and father. He will be terribly missed by his wife of thirty years, Diane and two daughters, Carrie and Stacy.

Ric was a very humble, modest man and never liked attention brought to him. Therefore, he did not want a memorial.

His passion for sports lives on with his family and students. Condolences may be sent online at www.BrusieFH.com. Donations may be made to the Ric Pitsker memorial endowment fund which will benefit sports at both Chico and Pleasant Valley High, 1475 East Ave., 95926.

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September 19, 2008

Rene Schmidt Mealer posted to the memorial.

September 14, 2008

Rachel Bartel posted to the memorial.

September 13, 2008

Lloyd Hightower posted to the memorial.

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Rene Schmidt Mealer

September 19, 2008

This is an unbelieveable loss. Mr. Pitsker was a great man. I remember him from Jr. High School and I am now 39 years old. I am so sorry for your loss. I was actually in Vegas and heard about this from my brother who heard it from someone in San Diego. Your husband and your dad lives through so many people. God Bless you guys and I pray for strength in your loss.

Rachel Bartel

September 14, 2008

Mr. Pitsker was my coach the first year I started track (last year). He was very supportive and always made me smile even during the hardest practices. Pit was always so encouraging and you wanted to improve just so you could tell him and make him proud. He will be remembered and sorely missed at P.V.

Lloyd Hightower

September 13, 2008

Coach Pit started at CJHS the year before I did. He quickly became one of my favorites. He made junior high fun and practices a learning experience. Those are tough years on anybody but he helped make those years bearable for me. Coach was a role model for me because I am now a teacher in a middle school. I thanked him a few years ago for those conversations and for taking the time with young men like myself. Those extra minutes really helped to shape my life and my family's.God Bless you all.

Kellianne Kociemba

September 12, 2008

Mr. Pitsker was one of those teachers you will always remember. He always had that great smile and kind eyes.

He was teaching PE at CJHS when I first met him and I cherish the picture I have of the two of us at the 9th grade graduation pool party. Like Sandy Magoon, both Brett and I smile everytime we think of him. A high school football game will not occur without fond memories of his love of sports.

We are so sorry for your loss.

May God bless you and comfort you.
Kellianne (Kelly) Kociemba

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Kim and Savannah Davis

September 12, 2008

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.

Sandy (Magoon) Pickering

September 9, 2008

Diane, Carrie & Stacy,
I think of you daily & hope you are doing ok. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family always brings a smile to my face when I think about the days I was lucky enough to babysit for you. Lots of good memories just like you have of Ric. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Love you,
Sandy (mouse-Magoon) Pickering

Erin Gonzales and Family

September 9, 2008

Coach Pitsker was an amazing man, who truly impacted all the players, athletes, students, kids, and people he came into contact with. We will best remember him for his kind heart, and heartly laugh. He will missed greatly by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Karen McHenry

September 9, 2008

Our hearts go out to you on your loss. Our daughter was very fond of Mr. Pitsker. He will be missed.

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