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C. Bittinger Obituary

C. Adam Bittinger, aka "Santa Claus", was born in Chambersburg, PA on November 28, 1943 and died November 9, 2010, after a brief illness. He is survived by his bride, Janet (Jan) of 45 years, 2 sons, Adam W. and Clayton E., an ex-daughter-in-law Marlene and extended family. In addition, he is survived by his many friends in Pennsylvania as well as Key West.
In his early years, Adam enjoyed a career in broadcasting and served in the Pennsylvania state legislature. Adam then started a 22-year career as a police officer and retired as a sergeant from the Key West Police Department. He was Santa for 45 years and enjoyed the privilege to serve the children.
Per his request, there will be no service, and he will be cremated. If you wish to honor him, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or Key West Toys for Tots in Adam's name. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The Dean-Lopez Funeral Home is entrusted with all funeral arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Public Opinion from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16, 2010.

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Jeff Cutchall

November 17, 2010

Butch you will be missed by your old friends on east main in Fayetteville, Pa

Jerry Arrison

November 16, 2010

Adam was one of the best friends I ever had. Even though I had not seen him for a very long time I will miss him. My prayers for comfort are with his family. Good bye, Adam

Daryl

November 16, 2010

I met ‘Bit’ when I was working in Key West. I grew up in Chambersburg and also worked in McConnellsburg, so we had some mutual friends, in fact I knew his Sunday school teacher. Anyhow, Bit was respected and one of the most if not the most well liked police officer in Key West. We always kidded him saying, ‘if we were on foot and robbed the bank downtown we’d want you to be the one chasing us’.

Patti Hess

November 15, 2010

I didn't know Mr. Bittinger but I pray that the Lord watches over you his family and friends..may God bless and Comfort you all!!! I am sure he will be missed......

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