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Andrew Pitas Obituary

PITAS ANDREW FRANK PITAS On Monday, March 2, 2009 of Leesburg, VA. Husband of Marion Ray and the late Gertrude Ryan Pitas; father of Andrew F. Pitas, Jr. of Moab, UT, John F. Pitas of Falls Church, VA and Francis R. Pitas of Leesburg, VA. Also survived by his siblings, Margaret and Joseph, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Sophie, Nellie and Helen and his brothers, Theodore, William and Stephen. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME OF LEESBURG, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd. NE, Leesburg, VA. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 10 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Leesburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ATCA Scholarship Fund, 1101 King St. Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314. Express condolences at: www.colonialfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 8, 2009.

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Ron Nichol

March 10, 2009

It was my great honor to have worked with Andy and to have known him since 1981. He was a true gentleman who was always ready and willing to help with anything that was in his power. The aviation world and especially the air traffic control world has lost a real pioneer. My condolences to the Pitas family.

James Burns

March 9, 2009

Condolences to the family of a truly great man. Andy was a pioneer who didn't seek to be a pioneer, but who saw wrong that needed to be righted ... and did so. He was patient and "nurturing" to we young controllers and specialists who had the good fortune to have him as a mentor. He will be missed by all who knew him.

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