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John Bitgood Obituary
Jack worked as a mason with various local contractors over the years until his retirement. He also played softball for several years in Westerly, and was an avid Sports fan. Jack was a US Army veteran.
He leaves behind his two sons, John M. Bitgood and wife Caitlin of Mystic, and Jason A. Bitgood of Westerly; his sister Helen B. Falcone and her family also of Westerly; three grandchildren, Trinity, Lilah and January; as well as several nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his brother Jeffrey Bitgood and his stepbrother Edward Cranshaw.
Private funeral services with Full Military Honors will be held at the convenience of the family. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Albert J Smith
Earlier today
John and I were good friends. We never got into trouble all through high school, Please accept my condolences
to all his family!
Mimi Spellman Romano
Yesterday
Jack and I were neighbors as kids. My condolences to the family.
John Gordon
Yesterday
I've known jack since I was a kid working for Stan Bozek
He was 1 of a kind , going to miss him
Mary-Margaret (Critcherson) Schlais
Yesterday
Condolences to the entire Bitgood family. I was a classmate of John's from early elementary school and through our later years. I remember him as a happy individual with a smile on his face. May your happy memories help you in the days ahead.
Don Lewis
Yesterday
I've known Jack since our early days of little league baseball always a gentleman and just a great person. rest in peace old friend.
Maryjane Utley
Yesterday
Jack was one of a kind. His presence and kindness will be missed by many.
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