Ralph Gordon Pitt, age 84, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ died Friday, February 15, 2019 at South Ocean Medical Center, Stafford, NJ.Gordon is no longer in pain and has a new audience in heaven to share his delightful stories with.Gordon was born August 6, 1934 in Vienna, NJ. to the late Floyd and Celia (Pyle) Pitt.In addition to his parents, Gordon is preceded in death by his brother, Alan Pitt and his loving first wife, Louise (Esposito) Pitt.
Gordon proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1952 to 1960. He was a employed by JC Penney, Rockaway, NJ as their Operations Manager retiring after 30 years of service, prior to that he was a Police Officer for the Independence Township Police Department. Gordon was a people person, he loved sharing stories, cracking jokes and having good conversations with others. He enjoyed Christmas time, traveling, being outdoors and eating, most especially at a delicious Chinese buffet.
He is survived by his devoted of 47 years wife, Jane (Rompala) Pitt, his cherished son, Jason Pitt, a sister in law, Shirley Pitt and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ with Rev. Sharon Hoff officiating. Burial will follow at Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Thursday from 9 am - 11 am prior to the service time at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of ones choice in memory of Gordon.
Condolences:
Cheryl Donaldson
#8
March 13th, 2019 7:34 pm
I am so saddened by the loss of Gordon.
I have many memories of him working with him at JCPENNEY then connecting with him again by a chance bumping into.
Marion and Amanda Rush
#7
February 25th, 2019 11:45 am
Our sincere sympathy to the "Pitt" family. Gordon was a neighbor of our when he and Louise were married, and they lived next to us in Netcong. Strange we were just talking about him the other day when he worked at J.C. Penny's in Dover, NJ. May warm memories stay within your hearts.
Chris Jones
#6
February 20th, 2019 1:49 pm
Hey Gordon, Our recent last conversation very serious stuff:
- Exploding potatoes in MY oven. Very funny.
- Falling into and out cars and SUV’s.
- Chinese on wheels.
And much more. You ARE the best.
Thank you Jane for all the great memories. Those wonderful fun filled trips the four of us shared together over the years. Hot dogs with 30 different toppings. Huge garage sales filled with kids stuff. Those trips on the high seas to exotic places. Love, Chris
William Ash and Colleen Ash-Merendino
#5
February 19th, 2019 12:12 pm
Jane and Jason,
I can say with certainty that the best years of my fathers retirement were spent telling jokes out on Windstar while measuring exact lines along perfectly manicured lawns. Thank you for sharing Gordon with our family. There are simply no better neighbors then the troop from Sunrise Bay. Gordon will be missed. Love Bill and Colleen.
Catherine Valentino
#4
February 19th, 2019 9:52 am
Dear Jane, I am so so sorry for your loss. I am so thankful for all of the wonderful memories I have of both you and Gordon!!
Thank you for your love and kindness over the years!!
Gordon will truly be missed by all!
Love always, Cathy
Nikki Dobranski
#3
February 19th, 2019 9:18 am
My sincere condolences to you Jane and your son.....will never forget Gordon .....I really enjoyed our meet ups in Atlantic City ...many fun times...good memories
Don Rasile
#2
February 18th, 2019 8:24 pm
Dear Jane,
You so welcomed us to the community when we arrived. Having you as " back yard neighboors" has been our good fortune.
Our condolences. Gordon will be missed.
Love, Tina and Don
Ann Marino
#1
February 18th, 2019 12:04 pm
Dear Jane & Jason,
We are so sorry for your loss. We count our blessings for all the time we were able to spend together with you to just talk, go for little road trips, but especially all the laugher we shared. He will definitely be missed.
All our Love,
Jim & Ann
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