Louis Pitch, 63

Louis Pitch, 63, of Bristol, died on Tuesday, Dec 27, at home. Louis was born in New Britain on Nov. 27, 1959, and was a son of the late John Pitch, Jr. and Janet (Waluk) Pitch.

He lived his entire life in Bristol attending Bristol schools. He worked as a union iron worker. He enjoyed watching football and was a Giants fan. He also enjoyed camping and collecting coins. Most of all, he loved his family and being a Papa. 

Louis is survived by five children: Aaron Pitch of Bristol, Mark Goold and wife, Krista of Bristol, Daylene Fitzgerald and husband, Ray of Ash, N.C., Deeanna Serencko and husband, Mike of Torrington, and Gracelynn Pitch of Bristol; a brother: D.J. Pitch of Bristol; two sisters: Pamela Therriault of Bristol and Paula Brown of Maryland; a loving Pa-Pa to eight grandchildren: Jayden, Maddex, Raelene, Lenny, Caroline, Kaelix, Chase, and Addy; and several nieces and nephews.  

Relatives and friends may call at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, between 4 and 7 p.m. Funeral and burial in St. Joseph Cemetery will be private.

Please visit Louis’ memorial website at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.


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