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Joseph Pitkin Obituary
Joseph "Joe" Edward Pitkin, 43, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 14, 2023. He is the beloved husband of Cathryn "Katie" (Ives) Pitkin with whom he shares 16 years of marriage.
Joe was born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 19, 1980, and is the loving son of Richard and Nancy (Dunphy) Pitkin of Lowell. He received his education in the Lowell School System and was a graduate of Lowell High School. He continued his education at Fitchburg State University graduating with his bachelor's degree.
For many years he worked in marketing for various companies.
In his free time, Joe was very active and had a passion for cycling. He completed triathlons as well as charity bike rides to support the research of muscular dystrophy. He loved the outdoors, especially smoking meat and laying in his hammock. Joe was very talented and able to work with his hands, completing home improvement jobs around his home to working on cars. Above all his most cherished time was spent with his family, but the light of his life is his daughter, Charlotte.
In addition to his wife, Katie, and his parents, Richard and Nancy; he is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Pitkin; his two brothers, David Pitkin and his wife Kristin Barr of Groton, MA and Robert Pitkin and his wife Erin of Littleton, MA; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to Joe's visitation on SATURDAY, January 20th from 10 AM until 12 PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. Interment will take place at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe's name to the Nashua Humane Society, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH or to the Muscular Dystrophy Society, by visiting https://mda.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=66059 Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.anctil-rochette.com
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Ginny Doona- Connors
January 11, 2025
As your old neighbor, I walk by your Nashua home daily & think of you all every day. I remember Charlotte riding her bike & backpack to my home for fresh garden veggies & a chat....and when I gave her a cookie decorating kit to advanced for my little grandsons. Charlotte was so excited & sweet. Please remember the happy times - the beautiful daughter that Katie & Joe raised. Wishing Katie & Charlotte the best.
Jignesh Patel
February 20, 2024
Dear Katie,
I´m so sorry for the loss of your husband. I just found out this terrible news. Please accept my condolences. It was a pleasure working with him at J&J.
Jignesh Patel
Chriss
February 20, 2024
Katie & Charlie, my heart aches for you both...
Virginia Doona-Connors
February 9, 2024
Dear Katie & Charlotte,
I´m so sorry for the loss of your husband /dad. I just found out today or would have attended his services. Such sad times for you both. I hope you both find much inner peace.
Much sympathy,
Your neighbor on Foxboro St.,
Ginny Doona-Connors
Sheila LaCourse
January 23, 2024
Dear Nancy and Richard,
I am so sorry to hear that Joseph passed away. I would have attended the service had I known earlier. Our families had so many good times when our kids were growing up. You have my deepest sympathy. Please let David and Robert know that I understand what a huge loss this is for them as well
Andrew J lacourse
January 23, 2024
so sorry to hear about Joseph.
Mehmed Ali
January 21, 2024
Sorry to hear of this loss. May he rest in peace.
Marie Tada
January 20, 2024
Dear Nancy and Richard,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Your LIRA friend,
Marie Tada
Ashok
January 17, 2024
Dear Katie,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our deepest condolences.
Narmada & Ashok.
Rock Fortin
January 16, 2024
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We went to grade school together and have fond memories of playing Dungeons and Dragons at his house near Fort Hill Park. He was a nice guy and very smart.
judy and harry
January 16, 2024
so sorry to hear this news.. our love to all of his family and friends..
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