Joseph Pitto

Joseph R. Pitto, age 79, of Girard, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Rolling Fields Eldercare Community.

He was born on October 21, 1940 in Erie, PA son of Victoria Androica Tedesco and the late Cosmimo J. Pitto. 

Joe graduated from Erie Tech High School.  He served in the United States National Guard.

He worked as a Tool Crib Attendant for AMSCO Corporation, retiring in 2012 after 30 years of employment.

Joe enjoyed square dancing and playing his accordion.  He loved camping with his family.

In addition to his mother, Victoria Androica Tedesco of Circleville, OH, he is survived by his wife of 55 years, Catherine Bradney Pitto, two sons Mark W. Pitto of South Carolina and Jeffrey J. Pitto (Chrissy) of Albion; four grandchildren, Ashleigh McGuire (Anthony), Emily Jones, Peyton Stewart and Christopher Sposito and one great granddaughter, Westlyn.  He is further survived by his siblings, Robert Pitto of FL, Gary Pitto (Jean) of IN and Pamela Remington (Robert) of NY; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call at Burton Funeral Home 525 Main Street East in Girard on Tuesday from 1-3pm and 5-7pm and are invited to attend a service there on Wednesday at 11 am with Reverend Norman Bradney officiating.

Burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery with full military honors.

Condolences can be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhomes.com