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Stephen J. Bitto

Stephen J. Bitto obituary, Cleveland, OH

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Riczo Funeral Homes

7462 State Road

Cleveland, Ohio

Stephen Bitto Obituary

Age 97 entered peacefully into eternal life on December 31, 2024. Beloved husband of Margaret E. (nee Spisak, deceased); dearest father of Diane Prokopovich (George), Karen Velbeck (Ken), Steve (Kathy), Pat Hartman (Bill) and Mark (Renee); cherished grandfather of twelve and great grandfather of twelve; preceded in death by parents Stephen and Helen (nee Pokorny) and brother Zole; uncle to loving nieces and nephews and friend to many. Proud graduate of East Tech High School and Fenn College of Engineering. Active parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church, member and officer of Holy Name Society and St. Columbkille Credit Union. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Columbkille Church (Parma). VISITATION FRIDAY AT RICZO FUNERAL HOME, 7462 State Rd, Parma from 3-7 PM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to Eternal Word Television Network (ETWN) or St. Columbkille Warm Up America.

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Published by Cleveland.com from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2025.

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Gerry Trafis, former Mayor Seven Hills

January 3, 2025

Deepest sympathies to the family. Steve was such a wonderful caring man. He was truly there for everyone and a real contributor to the community. He will be very much missed.

DENNIS & LYNDA FRANKO

January 2, 2025

Our sincere sympathy & condolences to Steve's family & friends. As former parishioners at St. Columbkille, we had the opportunity of working together at the Credit Union and sharing many other memories. He was a gentleman's gentleman! May Steve Rest in Peace+++
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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Riczo Funeral Home

7462 State Rd, Parma, OH 44134

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Columbkille Church

6740 Broadview Rd, Parma, OH 44134

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7462 State Road, Cleveland, OH 44134

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