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VITTITOW, Joseph L. Age 49 of Greenville, NC, passed away Friday, February 9, 2007 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Joe was born December 10, 1957 in Dayton, son of Orville and Willa (Wills) Vittitow. He graduated in 1980 from the University of Dayton. Then, in 1989, Joe earned a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Vittitow furthered his education and earned a Masters in Mathematics from East Carolina University where he later became a Professor of Mathematics. Dr. Vittitow is survived by his loving wife, Dr. Nanyoung Kim who also teaches at the East Carolina University School of Art and Design; brothers, Jim (Montse) of VA, Tom (Janet) of MN, Charles of Dayton; sisters, Cathy (Washington) Logulo of Cincinnati, Carol Adamson of Fairborn, Christine (Mike) Nestor of VA, Cindy (Bill) Lauber of Dayton, Sue (Brian) Mark of WY; 27 nieces and nephews. A loving friend to all who knew him well, Dr. Vittitow took a special interest in those less fortunate than himself. He worked tirelessly for justice with the Pitt County Coalition Against Racism. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, February 16, 2007 at St. Rita Catholic Church, 5401 N. Main St., Dayton, Fr. Geoffrey Drew celebrant. Burial immediately following in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 5-8 PM Thursday at Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory, 5555 Philadelphia Dr. at N. Main St., Dayton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to Pitt County Coalition Against Racism (CAR), in Joe's memory. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com
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for Joseph Vittitow
February 13, 2007
My thought and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow. Dr. Vittitow was one of my teachers at ECU.
NANCY MICHAELSON
February 12, 2007
I HAVE ONLY KNOW MR VITTITOW A SHORT TIME. HE WAS A VERY KIND PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Larry Adelston
February 12, 2007
Joe,
I am a better person for having known you. You epitomized mindfulness, thoughtfulness, and consideration for others.
Always the avid scholar, you didn't prejudge people. You accepted people for who they are. And, you were always acitvely interested in learning something new from others.
I will miss you,
Larry Adelston
Debra Pylypiw
February 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Nanyoung -
Jack McFaull
February 12, 2007
Farewell Joe.I would have liked to have known you better but time did not allow me to.We could have been good friends and I hold well the memory of our visit to the Nature Park with Nanyoung and Joyce. Alice was unable to be with us, sadly. Meeting you enriched my life.
.
Angela McWayne
February 11, 2007
Joe, the Coaliton Against Racism (CAR)was blessed to have had you as one of their warriors. I know that your humble spirit and many talents will be missed at the meetings.
Catherine Walker
February 11, 2007
I will miss bumping into Joe on campus and the kindness and compassion he always showed. He was a generous and memorable man. I will always think of him with much affection.
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