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Mitch Pilling
1957 - 2022
Mitch was born in Vallejo in 1957, to Rick and Ilyne Pilling. He grew up in Napa and graduated from Vintage High School in 1975. Shortly after, he joined the Army and served for three years.
He pursued a career at Mare Island Naval Shipyard as a metals inspector and stayed right up to the closing of Mare Island in 1996. Continuing his career at Rolls Royce, he retired at the age of 55.
Mitch loved playing the guitar and was in several bands over the years which cultivated lifelong friendships. He was a kind, generous person with a great sense of humor.
He is survived by his father, Rick Pilling and his sister, Jena Lawrence.
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John T Heminger
February 6, 2023
Mitch I wish you more then I can say and didn't know about Ricki. Rest in peace for you both, love you John
Judy Riddle
September 12, 2022
One of my first crushes. RIP Mitch
Laura Ramos Yager
September 6, 2022
Mr. Pilling & Jena,
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Jena and had fun times at your house.
Glen Loban
September 4, 2022
Rest in peace Mitch..
Bob Correa
September 4, 2022
Great guy, used to talk to him about music. We became friends when I first started at Vintage. My condolences to his family
Glen Flores
September 3, 2022
A friend growing up together in springwood, always upbeat, enjoying life. So sorry for your loss Rick and Jena. RIP
Mike Connor
September 3, 2022
So sorry for your loss Rick and Jenna. I have very fond memories growing up with your family. May Mitch RIP
Michele Spooner
September 2, 2022
I am a childhood friend of his youngest sister and remember Jena being very fond of her big brother and am so very sorry to hear this news of his passing. Hugs to Jena and her father Rick.
Lisa.John.Laura `Orchid´ Family
September 2, 2022
Childhood friends for many years...
RIP Mitch! Always upbeat and creative!!Too young ..
Ray Sisemore
September 2, 2022
I´m so very sorry to hear of Mitch´s passing. I had a conversation with him a few times when he was at ACE Hardware on Lincoln Avenue. My condolences to the family.
Lisa Min, Ed Mini and family
September 1, 2022
On behalf of the Minis we are so very sorry to hear of this loss. We wish you peace and healing at this time.
John Cash
September 1, 2022
Rick and Jena ...may God bless you and continue to show you he has Eileen, Marlin, Ricki and Mitch in his loving arms.
We will always cherish the wonderful memories our families shared...those were truly the good old days!
In love and light,
Johnny and Nancy Cash
Gino Del Chiaro
September 1, 2022
Rick, so sorry for your loss. Many great memories of working with you and Mitch at MARE. Mitch, may you rest in peace, and hoping you are strumming that guitar.
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