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Carl A. Pittman VIRGINIA BEACH - Carl Alpheus Pittman, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 11, 2010. Carl was a wonderful man with a heart of gold who was deeply loved and adored and whose life made a difference in the hearts of many. His spirit will live on in his wife of 58 years, Mary Ashbee Pittman; daughter, Deborah Pittman; daughter, Mary Ann Kaplan and husband Shep Kaplan and their son Zachary Kaplan; sisters, Dorothy Aksteter and Janie Melvin. His death was preceded by that of his parents, Donald V. Pittman and Janie Pittman; stepmother, Irene Pittman; brother, Donald V. Pittman. Carl was proud to be a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, retired insurance salesman and avid lifelong deer hunter. The joy in his life was his family, friends and hunting. He was life member of Sunray Hunt Club, Sunbeam Hunt Club and Carrow Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 15, at 3:30 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences may be offered to the family at www. altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 13, 2010.

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Suzanne Huff hurst

May 9, 2010

Iam so sorry for your loss. MaryAnn I think about your family a lot. We had some good times together. We almost never had to ride the bus. Your dad would always take us..

Tom Webber

April 29, 2010

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

April 20, 2010

Mary Ann,
I was sorry to hear about your father's passing. I have been praying for you and your family.
Love,
Beverly Haynes & Family

April 15, 2010

The Pitman Family,
Carl and I have hunted together for 40 years and he became an inner circle friend. I live in Staunton Va and regretfully will not be able to attend the funeral service. May God reach out and comfort you during this time
Tom Davis

Iris Feduniewicz

April 13, 2010

Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Carl was a great man who will be missed by many. We will keep you all in our prayers.

April 13, 2010

Dear MaryAnn, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Jason & Jennifer Booth

Martha Huff

April 13, 2010

Dear Mary, Debbie , Mary Ann, Zack and Shep, My prayers and thoughts are with you. May Gods, grace.love and compassion, be with you at this time of your loss. To a special family. Love, Martha Huff

Hugh Dawson

April 13, 2010

Mary Ann, my heartfelt prayers to you and your family.

MIKE COOKE

April 13, 2010

DEBBIE I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD.

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