Richard Pittius

Richard (Ricky) Pittius, 68, of Ocean, NJ, died on February 28, 2026. He passed peacefully at Jersey Shore Hospital. He was born in Red Bank, NJ, and worked as a Produce Manager for Foodtown in Ocean, NJ. Known affectionately to many as "Pitty", Ricky was a man of many passions, known by all as a devoted Yankees fan and a die-hard Redskins fan. He loved going to the movies, possessed a sharp mind for trivia and a lifelong passion for collecting, finding joy in the history and stories behind the items he gathered.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, father Charles W. Pittius Jr., mother, Mary O'Keefe, and his brothers, Bobby and Ronnie. He is now peacefully reunited with them all.
He is survived by his siblings, Albert (Florence), Mary (Charlie), and Charlie (Lydia). He also leaves behind his cherished nieces and their families: Kelsey, daughter of his sister Mary; and the daughters of his brother Albert and the late Debbie, Heather (Jon) and their daughter, great-niece Daisy; and Kelly (Steve) and their daughters, great-nieces Isabella and Lilliana.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown.
A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, March 4, at 10:00 AM at Saint Mary, Mother of God Church, located at 19 Cherry Tree Farm Rd, Middletown Township, NJ 07748. Burial will follow at Fair View Cemetery in Red Bank.