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Harry Pitler Obituary
Canandaigua: Harry S. Pitler, M.D., September 14, 2014, at age 89. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mareta Pitler; four children, Daniel (Susan R.) Pitler, Timothy (Susan V.) Pitler, Susan L. Pitler and Thomas (Virginia) Pitler; 11 grandchildren; brother, Richard (Jeanne) Pitler; and his beloved canine companion and walking buddy, Charlie. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, September 21, from 1-4 p.m. at the Canandaigua Country Club, Fallbrook Park, Canandaigua. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the F.F. Thompson Foundation, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 or the Ontario County Humane Society, 2976 County Rd. 48, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.
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Marilyn whaley
July 18, 2021
Dr Pitler delivered our wonderful baby boy. Dr made this hard time wonderful. We love him so much our baby boy is almost 50 and what a wonderful man he is. Thanks so much I knew w you are in heaven now
Rachel Miller
October 22, 2014
Dr. Pitler was a wonderful addition to the Bristol Mt. Ski Patrol - calm and reassuring, especially with the kids. It was always comforting to know he was on the premises. He's left an amazing legacy, and will not soon be forgotten. May all the wonderful memories of your times together help you laugh, despite your loss. My condolences to the Pitler family. Thanks for sharing him with us...
Nina Angeles
October 1, 2014
Dear Susan,
My deepest condolences to you and your family at the loss of your father.
Sincerely,
Nina Angeles (Wendt Center)
Scott Sherwood
September 21, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences. While it has been many years since I last saw Dr. Pitler, I have a recollection of a man who was happy in his life and with the love of his family.
Laurel Dallmeyer
September 21, 2014
As a colleague and a role model, Harry Pitler was one of the best. His quick smile, dedication to his patients, and ability to advocate for their best interests, often thru layers of bureaucratic nonsense, was an example to all of us in the primary care trenches. He was one of the best and his like will seldom be seen again.
I'll miss Harry personally and professionally. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. He gave up a lot to be the great man that he was, but he made the world a better place.
Cheryl Wirsing Hall
September 20, 2014
Dr. Pitler was my family's doctor from the time I was in 8th grade. I believe we were some of his first patients in Canandaigua. He went on to become doctor to my husband and daughters (whom he delivered). He was one of the most special people I ever had the good fortune to know. My family and I are so sad to lose such a wonderful man. Our sincere condolences to the entire family. Cheryl Wirsing Hall and Donald, Carrie, and Courtney
September 17, 2014
He was a wonderful family doctor! Jerry and Nancy Langer
Mandy Clark
September 17, 2014
He delivered my son and was our doctor until he retired. Loved him. Had the pleasure of spending some time with him at a wedding and he was charming. We went to college in the same city and had such a wonderful chat. I have never felt as comfortable with any health care professional.
Barbara Beyea-Gannon
September 17, 2014
I will always have fond memories swimming & hanging out at your house as a child. You were always so good to my family & I and I will always hold the highest regards. Rest in peace & my condolences to the Pitler family.
Robert Stanton
September 17, 2014
So sad he was are Doctor for years and a nice man he delivered my three sons. He was kind and compassionate. When my wife Marilyn passed he came to the funeral. I am sure the lord will welcome him with open arms. A job well done my good and faithful servant.
Dan and Judy Kwarta
September 17, 2014
Dr. Pitler was the very best! He delivered both my daughters (the first when he was on crutches) and cared for our family. We truly missed him when he retired . Heaven has gained one of the best. Our condolences to the entire Pitler family. Dan and Judy KKwarta
Linda Santoro
September 17, 2014
My mother spoke so highly of him as he delivered me back in 1967! My sympathy to his family.
Bob Locke
September 17, 2014
Always a gentleman and a caring provider
Cindy Wallace
September 16, 2014
My heart is heavy reading this news. Sweet, wonderful, handsome, devoted Harry...he will be missed by so so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...especially you, my friend, Mareta.
Bonnie Rex
September 16, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Esther and Frank Kerwin
September 16, 2014
It was such a pleasure to work with Dr Pitler. He was such a caring physician, especially with the elderly. He had a wonderful sense of humor and only treated with utmost care.
I sort of enjoyed playing behind him and his pals at the golf course. They didn't always play the fasted but those guys sure had fun.
I'm proud to have worked with Dr Pitler. Our thoughts are with his wife and family.
sue RANER
September 16, 2014
I`m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dr.Pittler in the CCC.Dr.Harry Pitler touched so many lives and Heaven gained a wonderful,caring man.
My deepest sympathy Sue Raner
Michele Fogarty
September 16, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the family of Dr. Pitler. I worked with him at the CCC and Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse. He was a great educator, physician and man. He cared about his patients and the staff that worked for him, we were blessed to have him in our lives.
September 16, 2014
what a sweet and easy to talk to man. He loved his profession and took great care of his patients. He always smiled and said hello
when he was working at Thompson Hospital.
stacie cooley
September 16, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Dr Pitlers family. I worked with him at the C.C.C . He was the best doctor , kind, patient knowledgeable always willing to teach and never judging. He was just wonderful and im very thankful I got to know him
Tracy Avedisian
September 16, 2014
To The Pitler Family, "You are in my thoughts and prayers."
Erin (Mergenthaler) Bunn
September 16, 2014
Godspeed Dr. Harry S. Pitler. God's peace to your loved ones.
September 16, 2014
So sad. Dr. Harry was the absolute best doctor ever. He delivered my daughters. I will never forget how he cared for my family. RIP Dr. Harry. God bless the Pitler family.
Steve White
September 16, 2014
I was saddened to read of Dr. Pitler's passing. On my trips home it seemed that I would always run into Dr and Mrs Pitler while having coffee at Wegmans. I enjoyed getting caught up on how they and the family was doing. I will miss that. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Pitler family. May your father rest in peace. Steve White
Karen and Doug Ford
September 16, 2014
Our sincere condolences. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
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