James Vincent Pitisci Sr.

1932 - 2017

James Vincent Pitisci Sr. obituary, 1932-2017, Tampa, FL

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Macdill Chapel

605 S MACDILL AVE

Tampa, Florida

James Pitisci Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 25, 2017.

85, passed away September 24, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. He attended Lee Elementary, Wilson Junior

H.S., Plant H.S., and the University of Tampa. Vince was an excellent baseball player having

played at Plant H.S., American Legion Post 5, University of Tampa, and the Inter-Social League in

Ybor City. He was offered a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers but was drafted into the

US Army and proudly served during the Korean War. Vince was a long-time baseball coach and board member at Interbay Little League and served on the staff of District 6 Little League Baseball in Tampa, Florida. In 1951, he met the love of his life, Theresa Harris. They were married at Christ the King Catholic Church October 2, 1954 and had four children. Vince retired from the US Postal Service after working 36 years. Vince was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Frances Pitisci; brother-in-law, Bill Harris. He is survived by his loving wife, Theresa; son, James Vincent (Lynette) Pitisci Jr.; daughter, Mary Frances (Leo) Pitisci-Radcliff; daughter, Karen Pitisci; son, Michael Pitisci; his special grandson, James Vincent (Tiffany) Pitisci III; his precious great-grandson, Vincent James Pitisci; sisters- in-law, Patricia (Ed) Perez and Benedicta Harris; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Vince was a loving and caring husband and father, and he instilled in his children the Catholic faith, responsibility, hard work, accountability, and honesty. Vince will be dearly missed. A Funeral

Mass will be conducted at Christ the King Catholic Church Friday, October 13, at 10 am and the family will be receiving guests prior to Mass from 9-10 am with private inurnment at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated at Tampa Cat Crusaders, Cat Lovers Inc., or Cat Call, Inc. all located in Tampa, Florida.



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October 6, 2017

Rich McLaughlin

Our deepest condolences, We are very sorry for your loss..Our thoughts & prayers are with the Pitisci Family...The Mclaughlin Family

October 5, 2017

Sandra Scaglione

My heart is so heavy for the lost of your father and husband to Theresa. I was so Blessed to have met Mary Frances at TC and love to all the Pitisci Family. He is resting in Peace now.

October 1, 2017

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Ben Heugel

Jim & Family, Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Ben Heugel

October 1, 2017

Patti Abene

Mrs. Pitisci and family I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers I know how much he meant to all of you. God bless

October 1, 2017

Roxane Beltran

Sorry for the loss of your dad Jimmy . May you and your family have strength to get through this and the days to come .

September 29, 2017

Karen,I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I remember him well from the good ol St.Patricks days. He was a good man. Prayers for your family during this difficult time

September 29, 2017

Florence Cestone

Our deepest condolences, we are so very sorry for the loss of your father. Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family.

September 28, 2017

Karen Pitisci

Well dad bucs lost past Sunday and of course you would of been furious and full of comments ( family friendly of course ) .anyway .. Want to say .. You /mom .. Always accepted each of us whether in good or bad times and knew we could count on both of you.... Note: we promise to take of mom .. You did a great job...

September 28, 2017

Mary Frances Pitisci-Radcliff

Oh Dad, I will miss you so much! The 4 of us feel a great heaviness and loss. Our hearts are breaking. Not to expect and hear your voice 4 times a day is unbearable. Who is going to call me to watch our great old movies? What makes this a little easier is to know you will no longer be worn and tired and that you left peacefully without pain. We promise you that mom will be well taken care of! Take care of all my cats in heaven! I Love You Dad

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