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Wayne Pittenger Obituary
The Rev. Wayne S.
Pittsford: December 14, 2106 at the age of 89. Predeceased by his wife, Joan. Survived by his children, Eric (Ann) Pittenger, Beth (Michael) Chapin, Lauren (Thomas) Stenerson, Mark (Linda) Pittenger and Johan (Suzanne) Wilson; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Jonathan, Benjamin, Amanda, Molly, Bradly and Eric; great-grandchild, Addison. Pastor Pittenger received his Bachelors of Arts Degree from Wittenberg College in Springfield, OH and his Master of Divinity Degree from Wittenberg's Hamma Divinity School. In the early 60's Pastor Pittenger earned his Masters Degree in Social Anthropology, from the University of Rochester. Throughout his life, he remained intellectually curious, pursuing biblical and archeology scholarship. Joined by his wife Joan, he served as site supervisor on three archeology explorations at the Tell el-Hesi Excavation, Israel. Pastor Pittenger was dedicated to his parish ministry, loved by the members of the churches he served, St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Pittsford and as Interim Pastor at the Lutheran Church of the Transfiguration in Irondequoit. He was deeply respected by his peers and those who called him "Pastor". It goes without saying, that his family deeply loved and respected him as mentor and father.
Pastor Pittenger's Memorial Service/Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 17th, at 2 PM at the Lutheran Church of the Transfiguration. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Lutheran Church of the Transfiguration or St. Paul's Lutheran Church. To send a condolence, please visit: www.giltnerfuneralhomes.com
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Priscilla Shuba
December 20, 2016
Just heard that Pastor died. My sincere sympathy to your family. Pastor and Joan were a major part of my growing up years at St. Paul's. He was so kind to our family. They were both such blessings. Priscilla Frederick Shuba
Laurence Schumann
December 17, 2016
Thinking of you all from France right now: it is midnight here and 6 pm over there, so the funeral service must be over by now. I am in my bed and praying for all of you. I have listened to the obituary - what a fantastic man you father was, Lauren! God bless you all and carry you - His shoulders are the only strongest ones to carry our pain. Laurence
Joyce Hitchcock
December 16, 2016
My sympathy to the entire family. Pastor Pittenger was who I grew up with at St Pauls. I moved away before he retired but he performed the services for my father and brother in later years. May God shine his light and be with you.
Donald Lamutis
December 16, 2016
Eric and family,So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.Don Lamutis
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