James J. Pitman

James J. "Mad Dog" Pitman, age 87, of Morrisville, PA, passed away peacefully at his home in Morrisville on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. He was born in, and a lifelong resident, of Morrisville, PA. Mr. Pitman was a graduate of Morrisville High School, Class of 1947. In his younger years, Jim was a projectionist at the Bijou Theater in Trenton. He was a proud Army Veteran, serving during WWII. Following the war, he became one of the first employees at U.S. Steel, working there approximately 40 years until the plant closed. "Mad Dog" Pitman was a lifetime member of Morrisville Fire Company, serving over 50 years. An avid photographer, he also enjoyed electronics, especially short wave radio. Mr. Pitman also played the violin and the organ. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.Son of the late Ernest and Margaret (Flynn) Pitman, husband of the late Ethel (Wojtowicz) Pitman, and brother of the late Tom and Ernest Pitman, he is survived by a daughter Kathleen (David Kish) Howell of Morrisville, a son Patrick (Lynn) Pitman of Greensboro, NC, 5 grandchildren Michael (Beth) Howell, Nicole and Brittany Howell, and Erin and Adam Pitman, and 3 great grandchildren Michael, Jacob, and Zachary Howell.Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral mass at 11 AM on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 201 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Morrisville, PA. The Rev. Father John Eckert, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.Friends may call Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM , and on Thursday morning from 9:30 - 10:30 AM at the J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel, 41 W. Trenton Ave., Morrisville, PA (www.hooperfuneralchapel.com).In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Meals on Wheels, 1382 Newtown Langhorne Rd., Newtown, PA, 18940, or to the Morrisville Fire Company, 528 N Pennsylvania Ave, Morrisville, PA 19067 , or to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011Washington, DC 20090-6011

Evening Calling Hours
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
19:00:00 - 21:00:00
J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel
41 W. Trenton Ave.
Morrisville PA

Morning Calling Hour
Thursday, February 9, 2017
09:30:00 - 11:00:00
J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel
41 W. Trenton Ave.
Morrisville PA

Funeral Service
Thursday, February 9, 2017
11:00:00
J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel
201 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Morrisville PA

Burial with Military Honors
Thursday, February 9, 2017
12:15:00
Holy Trinity Cemetery
River Rd.
Yardley PA