Harry Pitt Obituary

Dr. HARRY PITT
Suddenly, on Saturday, December 3, 2011, Harry Pitt of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Babette Pitt; devoted and loving father of Jeff (Eliana) Pitt, Joel (Janet) Pitt, and Robbie Pitt; adored grandfather of Alan, Jordan, Bryan, Lindsay, Ashley, and Brooke Pitt; dear brother-in-law of Donald (Carol) Vogel; cherished companion of Suzie Offit. Harry was the Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools serving in the school system for 30 years. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 10:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Ami, 14330 Travilah Road, Rockville, MD. Interment to follow at King David Memorial Gardens, Falls Church, VA. The family will receive friends immediately following the interment through Tuesday evening and Wednesday evening at the residence of Joel and Janet Pitt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Babette Hope Pitt Scholarship Fund. Please contact the [email protected] for more information.Arrangements entrusted toEdward SagelFuneral Direction Incsagelfuneraldirection.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Pitt

14 Entries

Donald Jackson

December 13, 2011

As an elementary administrator working for Harry, I had great respect for his dedication and leadership for MCPS. May I extend my sincere sympathy to the Pitt family.

Steve Tapparo and Family

December 12, 2011

Joel - We are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

December 11, 2011

I knew Harry at the JCC and will miss him. We always talked baseball and he was always friendly and could bench press his own weight. An impressive feat no matter what your age.

Mickey Greenblatt

December 8, 2011

Harry Pitt brought a strong dose of professionalism and steadiness to the MCPS. He was someone who kept the ship going, pointed straight, without drama. We need more people like Harry.

December 7, 2011

Dr. Douglas Hambright and the staff of Nebel Street Animal Hospital send their deepest condolences for the sudden passing of Harry.

Rick Levine

December 6, 2011

Jeff and Joel,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Fathers passing. When I used to work out at the JCC I would see him often and I remember him as being one of the nicest and genuine people I had ever met.

John Brooks

December 6, 2011

During the early 60's Harry Pitt was a wonderful Biology teacher and wrestling coach at W&L H.S. in Arlington, Va. He consistently adjusted my shirt collar as I entered class (as I always had it turned askew) and gave me a firm pat on the back. I was not up to the task of wrestling yet he encouraged me to keep trying and never made me feel inadequate. He is one reason I never quit as an adult and always checked my collar before I left the house, and I am saddened by this message of his passing. My sincere condolences to his friends and family.

irvin jones

December 6, 2011

may God bless the Pitt family.

December 6, 2011

I admired, respected and enjoyed Harry.
He was a sensitive human being who understood people and their feelings. He was the consummate professional in all of his responsibilites in the Montgomery schools. He was a wonderful guy. He shall be sorely missed. Our condolences to the family- may his memories fill your thoughts.
Shirley & Roy Stern, Boynton Beach, Fl

Eric Grandi

December 6, 2011

Harry was a Great Person and A legend in the MCPS School System. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We are always here for you.

Ellen Roderick

December 5, 2011

My sincerest condolences to all the family and to Harry's companion, Suzie Offit. When I was young in my career in MCPS, I served as Harry's Administrative Assistant. At that time, Harry was the Area IV Superintendent. He was a leader who demanded excellence and I learned so much from him. He supported his principals and Area IV staff; he always sought additional resources for us to better perform our jobs; and above all, he demonstrated a real sense of commitment to the MCPS students, parents, teachers and to the school system as a whole. Naturally, I was thrilled when he was selected MCPS Superintendent of Schools. I admired his work ethic and his dedication to the organization.

Lorraine & Jerry Bour

December 5, 2011

We were so sorry to hear about the loss of our dear friend. We treasure our memories of him and will sorely miss the many wonderful times we spent together, especially on our local golf courses. He was one terrific guy.

Barbara Contrera

December 5, 2011

A great loss to those of us who worked with him and knew him as a friend and leader. I will miss the fullness of his personality and caring for the children we served.

Barbara Contrera

Elizabeth Miller

December 5, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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