Edward Kitterman Jr.

Edward Michael Kitterman Jr. 1947-2011 PITTSFIELD Edward Michael Kitterman Jr., 62, passed away at his home in Boone, N.C. on February 28 following a short illness. Mr. Kitterman (known to friends and family as "Michael") was born April 28, 1947 in Pensacola, Fla. to Edward and Olga Kitterman, both lifelong reisdents of Pittsfield. Michael also considered himself a Pittsfield native, having attended South Junior High and Pittsfield High School here before graduating in 1966. Following graduation Michael enlisted in the Marines where he served four years, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was an Avionics specialist who achieved the rank of Lance Corporal. Upon his discharge from the Marines, Michael came home to Pittsfield and enrolled at Berkshire Community College. He distinguished himself there with a 4.0 GPA and garnered a scholarship at Williams College, which he also attended. After leaving Williams College, Michael became one of Pittsfield's first Community Police Officers. He eventually gained employment at Lipton Steel here where he spent a number of years as a steel fitter and assembler. Michael married the former Dottie Lewis of Morehead City, N.C. with whom he had a son, Michael Patrick Kitterman. He was also "daddy" to Dottie's daugher, Missy (Lewis) Redfearn. Michael was an avid reader, and while in college also had some of his own writings about the Vietnam War published in Life magazine. He was an accomplished woodworker who built elaborately detailed model sailing vessels as a hobby. Michael is survivied by his beloved mother, Olga (Dondi) Kitterman of Pine Grove Dr., his brother, Thomas Kitterman, also of Pine Grove Drive; and his son, Michael Patrick Kitterman ("Mike") of Arden, N.C. A memorial service will be held in his honor at Top of the Plaza, Crowne Plaza in Pittsfield on Saturday, March 5th at 2 p.m. In lieu of cards or flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in his name to the Disabled American Veterans organization.