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John Pitrone Obituary
John A. Pitrone, age 77, of Mentor, died Friday, March 10, 2006 at his residence.
Born September 12, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, he formerly lived in Tallmadge, Ohio and in Fairfax, Va., and for the past 29 years in Mentor. He graduated from the former Case Technical Institute with a degree in engineering. He received his Master's Degree from the University or Akron. He was a mechanical and electrical engineer for Pre-search in Arlington, Va., Goodyear Aerospace in Akron, Ohio, and Gould in Euclid, Ohio. He worked on government contracts for underseas systems. After retirement he started his own consulting business working with several businesses. He loved flying, and took flying lessons. He loved to play bridge and was one of the first bridge group members at Mentor Senior Center. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and family.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Joyce (Whitmer); daughter, Jennifer (Matthew) Fox of Mentor; son, Vincent of Mentor; grandchildren, Madeline Fox, and Cynthia Moran; brothers, Peter (Mollie) Pitrone of Richmond Hts., Joseph (Mildred) Pitrone of Highland Hts.; brothers-in-law, Donald (Joyce) Whitmer of Mogadore, David (Donna) Whitmer of Akron, Robert (Cynthia) Whitmer of Englewood, Fla., Roger (Sandra) Whitmer of Cuyahoga Falls; sister-in-law, Sally (Alan) Lympany of Tallmadge, Cecilia Pitrone of Chardon, and Ruth Pitrone of Beachwood; many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Giuseppe and Carmella Pitrone; three brothers, Frank, Carmen and Ross Pitrone; one sister, Mae (Anthony) Tricomi.
Funeral mass will be held at 10 A.M. Wednesday at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Twp. Interment at Mentor Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 5786 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060 or St. Gabriel's Food Bank, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Twp., OH 44060, or Foundation Fighting Blindness, 11435 Cronhill Drive, Owings Mills, MD 21117-2220. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at the Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Online obit at www.brunners.com
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Jim and Carol Schuckert
March 16, 2006
Dear Joyce,
We were so sorry to hear of John's passing.Our very best to you and your family.
Jutta Corrigan
March 14, 2006
Dear Mrs. Pitrone,
please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband.
Jutta Corrigan
Gould Electronics Inc.
Sam Salem
March 13, 2006
Dear Joyce - My friendship with John goes back to the 1950's when we worked on a research program at Case Tech and later in the 60's and 70's at Goodyear Aerospace. He was - and is - a good friend and a fine man in all ways. I remembr how happy he was when you and he were married. My wife Martha joins me in conveying our prayers and love to you and all your family.
mike Flasco
March 13, 2006
Joyce.
all of our best felt wishes.Remember you are always welcome here.
Mike and Judy Flasco
Sandra Tuccillo
March 13, 2006
Dear Joyce, I was so saddened to hear of your husbands death. My heart felt sympathy to you and yours. Sandy Slife Tuccillo
Linda Walker
March 12, 2006
We were very sorry to hear of John's passing away. We will remember him always as a sweet and caring person. We will also remember him as the "photographer" Love and our sympathys to all of you and your family. Linda and Steve Walker.
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