Obituary of Robert A Pittenger

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/