Leonard John Pitten (84) – of Scituate, Massachusetts, former longtime resident of Brecksville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 8, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Joyce Marie (Guinta) Pitten, with whom he shared 62 years of devoted marriage.
Born on December 31, 1938, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Frank and Theresa (Alpino) Pitten. He was a graduate of Cathedral Latin High School in 1956 and received a Degree in Business Administration from Kent State University in 1960. Len and Joyce were introduced by mutual friends in 1955 and were married on November 19, 1960. The early part of their marriage was spent in the western suburbs of Cleveland where they started their family. In 1972, the family moved to Basking Ridge, NJ, where they stayed for three years before returning and settling for 45 years in Brecksville, Ohio.
Len’s first job was with the Bell System (AT&T and Ameritech), and he stayed there his entire career. After 31 successful years, he retired as a Regional General Manager. He was particularly proud of the fact he was retired longer than he actually worked. He spent his 32 years of retirement enjoying time with his family, working in his beautiful yard, playing golf, fishing with his sons, and investing in securities and commercial real estate.
Len and Joyce loved to travel. Their favorite places included Cape Cod, Hawaii, Italy, Cabo San Lucas, the Greek Isles, and wintering on North Captiva Island or the surrounding area. Their fondest travel memory is when they took their children and grandchildren on a tour of Italy.
He is survived by his son Frank Pitten and wife Susan of West Palm Beach Florida, son Rick Pitten and Fiancé Liz Vautour of Scituate, MA, and son Tom Pitten and wife Kathy of Merrimack, NH.
Loving brother of Donna Marie Lazuta and late husband Gene of Sedona, AZ, and Donna Rose Daiuto and her husband Vic of Strongsville, Ohio.
Cherished grandfather of John, Michael, Nikki, Caroline, Kelly, Kayli, Andrew, Christian and step-grandson Brad.
In 1974, Joyce’s brother, Terry, joined the family after the death of their parents. Terry’s children Katy, Matt, and Anthony added to his list of grandchildren.
Len will also be missed by his numerous brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors, and extended family.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 8700 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, Ohio. A celebration of his life will take place following the Mass at 3:30 PM at Michael Angelo’s Winery, 5515 Broadview Rd., Richfield, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Cleveland Clinic for Heart and Vascular Research. https://give.ccf.org/LenPittenMemorial
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