JOSEPH M. PITTS

PITTS, Joseph M. Age 84, of Wayland, formerly of Needham, died November 14, 2025, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Joe was most proud of his 56-year marriage to Grace Bradley, his children and his grandchildren. A United States Navy veteran, he served on the USS Canberra during the Cuban Missile Crisis. A manufacturer's representative, he was the longtime sole proprietor of Jamiesan Co., where he used his engineering skills acquired from his degree from Northeastern University and warm personality to help manufacturers meet the needs of their customers. Joe enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching his grandsons play sports, fine dining, traveling, ardently following the Red Sox and, especially, a good walk spoiled. Joe is survived by his wife, Grace; son, Michael (Jennifer) of Zionsville, IN; daughter, Susan (Scott) Mazur of Weston, MA; grandchildren, William and Jonathan Pitts, Jack and Benjamin Mazur; brothers, William (Marion) Pitts and Walter (Carolyn) Pitts; sister-in-law, Susan (Joseph O'Toole); cousin-in-law, Claire Morrissey; and seven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Leah Mazur; his parents; brother, Donald (Carol) Pitts; brother-in-law, Philip Bradley; and his mother and father-in-law, Philip and Carmela Bradley. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, November 21, from 4 to 7 pm, at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 22, at 10:30 am, at Saint Susanna Church, Dedham. Burial at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Needham. For complete obituary and online guestbook, gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781 444 0687