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Jack Ditty Obituary
June 24, 1931 - February 27, 2023
Late of Millbrae and San Mateo County resident for 55 years, entered into rest in Burlingame on February 27, 2023. Former husband of the late Carol Ditty. Loving father of Ken Ditty (his wife Karen) and Dave. Jack was the last of his 4 siblings. Also survived by his cherished grandchildren Jackie and Matt in addition to his nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
A native of Glenwood, Minnesota, age 91 years.
Jack was a local realtor for 40 years. Grew up in San Francisco and a graduate of Balboa High School. A Veteran of the US Navy during the Korean War. Longtime Basketball Official reffing in the Pac 8 and in 1973 officiated in the Final Four. Supervisor of Officials for local JC and later became WCC Supervisor of Officials. A member of AA for over 40 year.
Services are private.
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Pam Viestenz
August 24, 2023
I know jack as I was secretary to Ernie Filiberti assigning basketball referees to pac ten and WCAC. Rest in peace Jack
Pamela Viestenz
August 24, 2023
May he rest in peace
Malou
June 24, 2023
RIP Jack... I'm glad I got to meet and befriend you at Prudential. I loved hearing your stories about college basketball and John Wooden! I will miss stopping by on your birthday and during Christmases to visit and catch up with you. Most of all, I will miss my friend. Until we meet again Jack...
Love,
The little Dukie ; )
Ken Zink
March 7, 2023
Jack Ditty was a Great Man, Father, Grandfather, Basketball Official and Mentor to many young Officials me included. He will be Missed by many, But I can Honestly say never Forgotten. RIP Jack Ditty!!!!
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Doug MacLean
March 6, 2023
Jack was a humble man of integrity that kept every deal he made. Never forget the first college game he assigned me and then insisted he pick me up and drive me to and from the game. That meant a lot to me as a young official, believe me! Rest In Peace Jack!
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Mark Reischling
March 6, 2023
Jack was a kind and supportive man who gave many upcoming basketball officials a "helping hand" during their basketball journeys. I officiated WITH him in the `70´s, was evaluated BY him in the `80´s and was assigned BY him in the `90´s. He loved his family and will be missed by the many who received his unwavering friendship and encouragement.
Rest in peace Jack, you had a great run.
Terry Christman
March 6, 2023
Jack was one of my great mentors in basketball officiating. From that contact he became a friend outside of basketball. Without a doubt one of the nicest and caring man I've ever met in or outside of basketball. God Bless and Rest In Peace.
Lorraine Vidal
March 5, 2023
Jack a life long friend so many years. Al and Jack enjoyed one another's friendship and so many memories of games with lots of emotion - UOP, USF, Santa Clara, Fresno - I so remember both of them talking after they would return from those games. Such intense rivalries between all those schools.
My family would call Jack "The Candy Man" as he would bring by the Whitmans.-
Joining Al and the "games above" - - RI{ Jack - -
Lorraine Vidal
Jim Cunningham
March 5, 2023
Rest in peace Jack. He was a good friend and a great official. He called many fouls on me during my playing career. He will be missed. My sympathy to the family.
Bob Sitov
March 5, 2023
A good life lived by a thoughtful, caring, and always supportive friend. My sincere sympathy.
Bob Sitov
Richard Franks
March 3, 2023
It's God's will when it is your time, RIP
Jerry woods
March 2, 2023
Ken and Dave and all Ditty family
Sorry to learn of Jacks passing I have many fond memories with your dad. He was at center stage with Bay Area college basketball for a few decades with USF. Cal Santa Clara
, st Mary´s We would talk on the phone regarding realty matters and legal issues but would always get back to basketball. Who was better LaCour or Meschery. Baylor of Robertson
I will miss Jack. Rest In Peace my
Friend.
Jerry woods
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Richie Ballesteros
March 1, 2023
Dear Ditty family.
I was proud to know Jack, your father, grandfather,throughout all of my adult life. HIs kindness and mentorship extended to my officiating life, it was my honor of officiating games with Jack and later working for Jack as an official in the West Coast Conference.
His ready friendship, smile and sense of humor will alway be indelibly etched on on my heart.
Jack, was a special man. And those who knew him and his family loved him.
Rest In Peace Jack, and i am sure the good lord will assign you the most important Games
Your fiend always
Richie.
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