John "Jack" Kittinger

1930 - 2016

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

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Tri-County Cremation & Funeral Home

151 South Highway 17-92

Longwood, Florida

John Kittinger Obituary

Name: Visitation for John "Jack" Kittinger
Start: 2016-01-11T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-11T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Bahia Shriners

Kittinger, John Jack85, Orlando, FL, passed away on January 5, 2016, after a brief illness. Jack was born on April 23, 1930 in Orlando, FL to Joseph and Ida Mae Kittinger. A lifetime resident of Orlando, Jack married his high school sweetheart, Alice Jean Lane in 1952, who preceded him in death in 1986. He worked several years for his father at Florida Business Machines in downtown Orlando, then moved onto a successful career with the Olivetti Corporation as a District Manager. In the early 1970s, he started his own office machine dealership - Kittinger Business Machines, retiring in the early 90s. Jack was an avid sports fan, demonstrated by his love of the Florida State Seminoles, Orlando Magic, fishing on his fully-equipped bass boat, car rallying with the Sports Car Club of America, and serving as the Chief Starter for the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring Stock Car races. He also contributed many hours in support and service to the Boy Scouts of America, the Downtown Orlando Kiwanis Club, and the Executive Association of Greater Orlando. From the late 70s, up until his death, Jack was totally committed to serving the Bahia Shriners. He served in many important positions throughout the years, including Past President of the Royal Order of the Jesters, Past president of the Director's Unit in the Shrine and as Potentate in 1991 - "Having Fun in '91". Jack was always trusted to do any job and did it well. Survivors include daughters, Jeannie K. Bean (Cliff), Linda K. Jones, Kathy K. Blake (David); grandchildren, Justin and Kendall Bean, Jason and Lindsay Jones, Christopher Blake and Alexandria Blake Shuman; brother, Joseph W. Kittinger, Jr.; sister-in-law, Helen Lane Davis; nieces and nephews, Joseph W. Kittinger, III, Mark S. Kittinger, Debbie Davis, Chip Davis, Drew Davis, Nancy Davis Brown, and many great-nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Monday, January 11, 2016 at Bahia Shriners, 2300 Pembrook Drive, Orlando, FL 32810. Visitation will be held beginning at 11:00 until 1:00. Services will be at 1:00 followed by internment at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Jack Kittinger to the Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Bahia Shrine, 2300 Pembrook Drive, Orlando, Florida 32810, 407-660-8811. Arrangements under the direction of Tri-County Cremation and Funeral Home, Longwood, FL 32750

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2016.

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Virginia Norris

January 2, 2021

Jack was always a nice, kind, fun loving person. Lived around the corner from me and we grew up together from about 12 yrs. old.

Boots and Jack Tuckwiller

January 10, 2016

Sending good wishes to all of you. We have many fond memories of Grandpa Jack and the support he gave to our boys.

Christine Kirkham

January 12, 2016

Condolences to the Kittinger family, especially to Joe and Sherry. I'm sorry for your lose. Christine Kirkham

Tim Durfee

January 10, 2016

Sorry to hear about Jack's passing, he loved and appreciated his family above all else.
I, like many others, will always have so many fond memories of times spent with Jack. He and his family were neighbors and in my eyes Jack, twenty years my senior, was a superstar. He took me and my brother racing a couple of times a year, with his passes we stood next to and conversed with the racing elite, Enzio Ferrari, Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Mario Andretti and many more. But Jack was more special than all of them. He was kind and entertaining and always good to his word. He was a great role model to a young teenager of how to act and still have fun.
I was most fortunate to know him and as were so many others that he routinely gave so much of his time to. As, i'm sure, his family already knows, there are few men like him.

Virginia Norris

January 9, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Joe and Jack lived around the corner from me & we grew up together. After marrying, we lost contact. He was such a good man and will be missed.
Virginia Gibson Norris, Safety Harbor, Fl.

Clyde Ashton

January 9, 2016

Linda & Family,
No words can ease the pain in your heart. When a parent dies, you never quite get over it. You just slowly learn how to go on without them. Your Dad will always remain a loving memory in your heart.
God Be With you and your family through these coming days.
Sympathy.

Clyde & Doris

BARBARA Keith FRANCIS

January 9, 2016

So sorry for you loss. I remember your dad when we would all come pick you up to headout on weekends. May your memories help you during this time of sorrow. Thoughts and prayers for you girls and family....

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