ROBERT D. HITSON

Age 74, of Regent Square, passed on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Born July 28, 1944 in Wilkinsburg, Preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. and Thelma (Skees) Hitson; and his sister, Dorothy Kroen (surviving husband, Ed). He is survived by his sister, Marilyn Madden; his children, Robert S. Hitson (Danielle), Lisa M. Denig (Jim Carpiniello), and James T. Hitson (Janel); former wife and mother of his children, Vicki Martire; former wife, Barbara J. Hitson; grandchildren, Vicki Denig, Stephanie Denig, Bobby Hitson, Nicklaus Hitson, Taylor Hitson, and Cade Hitson. Bob was a city school teacher at Reizenstein Middle School after a Bachelor's degree from Slippery Rock University and Master's Degree from Pitt. He loved golf, ping pong, tennis, and any other competitive activity. He loved and spent his life working and volunteering at Longue Vue Club. He was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA. Friends will be received from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2019 at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100), and where a service will follow visitation at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob's name may be sent to Grace Baptist Church, 4518 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA.,15146.
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