Robert A Pittenger
Home:
Watchung, NJ
Date of Death:
January 15, 2010
Age:
80
Birthdate:
December 2, 1929
Place of Birth:
Westfield, NJ
Service Information:
  St. Mary's Stony Hill Church, Watchung, NJ
Visitation:
Monday, January 18, 2010 at Higgins Home for Funerals, Watchung, NJ
Interment:
St. Mary's Stony Hill Cemetery, Watchung, NJ

Robert A. Pittenger passed away into eternal life on January 15, 2010 at his home in Watchung NJ. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.

Born in Westfield, he moved to Watchung to the house he built in 1957.

He was a master carpenter who owned a successful construction company. He earned the rank of master sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was also a distinguished life member of 29 years with the Watchung Rescue Squad. He also served on various township committees.

Robert A. Pittenger is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Michelina Balbo Pittenger, his sons Robert and wife Betty Ann of North Plainfield, David and wife Kimberly of Branchburg; and daughter Janet George and husband John of South Plainfield. He is also survived by his much cherished grandchildren Nicole, John, Michael, Megan, Robert and Rachel.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 am on Tuesday January 19, 2010 at Higgins Home for Funerals 752 Mountain Blvd. Watchung followed by a 10:00 am funeral mass at St. Mary's Stony Hill R.C. Church in Watchung. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Stony Hill Cemetery in Watchung. Visitation will be on Monday January 18, 2010 at 2-4 & 7-9.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his loving memory to American Cancer Society Memorial Processing Center, 6725 Lyons St., P.O. Box 7 East Syracuse, NY 13057 or the Salvation Army at www.salvationarmyusa.org/



Diane Valentino January 17, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the sorrow you feel in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you. Diane Valentino

raymond king January 18, 2010
Bob Pittenger and family, we want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your beloved father. I know you will miss him dearly. Hold on to all the great memories you have of him. sincerely yours Raymond King and family

Walt and Cheryl January 18, 2010
We are deeply saddened at the loss of a dear uncle. I have so many fond and loving memories of Uncle Bobby and Aunt Mickey. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you all in the days and weeks ahead. Much love, Cheryl (and Walt)

The Barta Family January 18, 2010
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Janice (Lomakin) Dube January 21, 2010
Janet, Robbie, & David - I am very sorry to hear about your dad. I ran into Bonnie Deim Stahl tonight (Wed., 1/20). It has been a long time since I have seen your family. You are in my prayers.

Joe& Judy Stavish January 23, 2010
Our most sincere condolences to the entire Pittenger family. Bob was such a class act; knowledgeable about most everything,admirably humble yet supremely confident, and his kind spirit radiated in our home on numerous occasions. May his spirit soar in heaven now that "the man we knew as Bob no longer clothes him". Rest assured he and all of you are in our prayers.