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JAMES WITTIG Obituary
Of Wilkinsburg, on Monday, August 26, 2013, age 58. Beloved brother of Robert Charles (Mary Ann), Lawrence Michael (Sharon), Daniel Gerard (Lisa), Margaret Wittig Baker (the late Lawrence), Gregory John Wittig (Niki Gorecka) and the late George Edward, Jr.; also survived by nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Jim enjoyed sports, gardening, history, particularly the Civil War, and most of all, spending time with family and friends. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 5300 Penn Avenue, Bloomfield on Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. and Thursday, 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., where Funeral will commence on Friday at 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church – Penn Campus, at 11 a.m. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family are suggested.
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Tom Simon
August 22, 2019
Recently thought of Jim wolfman
And us going to see Led Zeppelin in concert back in the 70s.
Good friend
Good time
Never to be forgotten
Karen Gerson
September 12, 2013
To Danny and to all the Wittig Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother Jimmy. I was so saddened to hear of his passing. I have such fond memories of Jimmy...always warm and friendly to me. I remember how he always looked after you Danny. You were so lucky to have each other. I hope you all find comfort in his memory. I am truly so sorry.
September 10, 2013
RIP Jim from An old PGH Celtic player. You were a good one.
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Me and My not so little brother two years ago
Lawrence (Larry) Wittig
September 2, 2013
Tammy
August 31, 2013
For 8 years I have been getting Jim his lottery tickets or his coffee. Mornings at Giant Eagle will never be the same with out him. We will miss you Jim. RIP
Barry and Joanna Gunnels
August 30, 2013
Our sympathies and prayers are with you all during this time.
August 30, 2013
Dear Greg and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family for your painful loss.
Ciocia Ania i Wujek Marek, Ania i Andrzej, Renia i Tomek, Ela i Wojtek
Jim Carothers
August 29, 2013
I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to the entire Wittig Family on Jim's passing. As big of a guy Wit was, he could of been one frightening bully, but Wit was a gentle giant. My Grandfather Pete Byrne stayed with Witts grandparents the Tobins for years, when he came from Ireland. Ol' Witt used to tell me I owed him a beer. Jim Wittig was a Great Man, and will be remembered .
Mary Ellen Laffey Jenkins
August 29, 2013
Dear Wittig Family,
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to all of you at the death of your dear brother, Jim. I was so saddened when I read of his untimely death in the morning paper. I have many fond memories of him as a baby. As a little girl of 10 or 11 I loved to go to your house to help your mother and play with him or take him for walks in the stroller around Jonathan Place and Court. He was such a sweet little guy. I also have fond memories of your mother. She was so kind to me. I will keep you all in my prayers as you lay him to rest in the Lord.
Mary Ellen Laffey Jenkins
August 29, 2013
Jim was a great guy in the neighborhood, good sports commissioner, erudite Civil War buff. I hope your family can find solace in knowing he is in a better place.
Daniel McCaffrey
August 29, 2013
To the Wittig Family:
I wish to express my sincerest condolences on your loss. James was a good man, had a wonderful sense of humor, and always brightened my day with by sharing his thoughts, opinions, memories and jokes, and we are all the more without his presence. Daniel McCaffrey.
Eric Buterbaugh
August 29, 2013
Dear Wittig Family,
You have my sincere condolences. Jim was such a great guy. Every time I visited Pgh. I made a point to stop by Donny's to say hi. He was always a familiar face with a kind word. I valued his friendship and with remember him fondly. May he rest in peace.
Tom and Paula Kuhl
August 29, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to Peg , Chris and all the family. Our prayers are with you.
Danuta Chojnacka
August 29, 2013
Dear Greg and family,
We offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your brother.
Ciocia Dana, Wujek Wojtek, Ania, Pawel, Wisia, Janek and the rest of family
Kimberly Miller
August 28, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a great guy.
August 28, 2013
To the Wittig family,
Jimmy will always be that good guy who enjoyed life. I remember the Green St. hooping days what fun. I think that's where he got the commish nickname. My best to the Wittig family may God help you during this time. So sorry for your loss.
Don Wennersten
Noreen Corcoran
August 28, 2013
Dear Greg & Family~
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your brother, Jim. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
The Baker Family
August 28, 2013
Just a wonderful soul, friend, and Uncle. A good hearted man taken way too soon. Megan, Natalie, Audrey, Tina, and myself have a void that can't be filled. We will always love and cherish the memories we shared with you. Rest peacefully my Uncle, we will never forget you.
Love the Baker Family
Linda Cavalancia
August 28, 2013
My condolences to the Wittig family. Jim was one of a kind. The Commish will be missed by all who knew him.
Linda Cavalancia (Thomas)
Patty (Coyne) Flaherty
August 28, 2013
Wittig Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Greg, you probably don't remember me but I went to St. James with you many, many years ago. Stay strong I'm praying for you & your family.
August 28, 2013
My condolences to the Wittig Family. Jim was a great guy!
von fisher
August 28, 2013
Condolences to the Wittig family....Jim was a phenomenal person... doubt if I will ever know anyone kinder in spirit... Commish will be sorely missed....
Michael McAndrew
August 28, 2013
My condolences to the Wittig family. Jim was a good freind and I will miss him...Jim is in my prayers.
Michael McAndrew
Steven Feinberg
August 28, 2013
I send my codolscences to the Wittig family.
Jim was a good man and great friend.
Always enjoyed seeing him.
May GOD rest his soul.
August 28, 2013
Prayers and condolences to the Wittig family. I will miss Jim very much. We shared many mornings over coffee at Edgewood Giant Eagle. So Long friend
Yvonne Urquhart (cafe)
Tom Simon
August 28, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all of Jim's family. Jim was one of a kind and always a good friend who I share many warm memories. Some of our adventures were epic. Witt was one of the crew in our younger days and what a good friend. I was thinking of your mom on Monday morning and what a kind lady she was. That not only carried over with Jim but to all of your wonderful family. I know this is a tough time to get through but it's that support of family that will ease your sadness. God bless you all and I know Jim is being greeted with open arms and is now part of the big picture.
Tom Simon and Family
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