Raymond H. Pitts – 73, of Beverly, formerly of Wakefield and Melrose, died Monday, August 15, 2016, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was a retired Firefighter for Wakefield Fire Department.
Born in Melrose, MA on April 23, 1943. He was the son of the late Paul W. Pitts, Sr. and Margaret (White) Pitts. Ray was raised and attended school in Melrose and he served in the U.S. Air Force.
He was a retired Wakefield Firefighter, he served for sixteen years and retired in 1981. Ray was a member of SPAAMFAA, MAFAA, Box 52 and First Responders. He was very involved with Fire Associations, Safety Issues and Antique Vehicles.
Family members include his loving wife of 53 years, Anita (Michaud) Pitts; loving sons, Frank Pitts and his wife Marsha Hamilton of Chapel Hill, NC and Howie Pitts and his wife Joyce of Marshville, NC and formerly of North Reading; daughters, Katherine Devereaux of Jupiter, FL, Gayle Hills of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Melissa Cacas and her husband Anthony of Glendale, AZ; his sister, Linda Stocker of WI; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
His Funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, August 20 at 11 AM. Calling hours will held prior to the service from 9:45 to 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty Street, Danvers, MA 01923. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Rip MA52
Sincerely ex RI643
RIP brother.
Rest in Peace my Friend & Brother– Til We Meet Again– May You Fly on Wings of Angels. Rest Easy Brother–We’ll Take It From Here….
RIP Ray thoughts and prayers to your family from ours.
Rip my prayers are with you and your family Brother
The Officers and Members
of the Mattydale Fire Department
and
Auxiliary
join in extending
Heartfelt Sympathy
to you and your family at this
time of sorrow.
You will be greatly missed Ray. Prayers and thoughts to Anita and to the extended family.
-Pete Kesting, Sr.
RIP. Thoughts and Prayers.
Anita,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Thank you for all the kind words and help with the care of my Mother. And thank you for all the good times and soda, at the American BBQ.
Your Friend,
Peter LaChapelle
Anita- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May you find comfort knowing Ray is at rest and peace. Blessings to you and your family.
Condolences from the members of Pine Tree SPAAMFAA in Maine.
Anita we are sorry for your loss.
Rick & Joanne McGarvey
So sorry for your loss Anita. Many great memories flooded our conversation after reading of Ray’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are offered for you and all the family.