YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Leonard A. Pitts, 66, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
He was born on July 9, 1955 in Youngstown to parents Leonard and Ameilia “Emma” Gabriel Pitts.
Leonard graduated from Girard High School in 1973.
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He was an entrepreneur, salesman, musician and charter boat captain.
He is survived by his mother Emma; his wife Diane O’Connell Pitts, whom he married on June 27, 1975; three sons, Leonard “Lenny” from Youngstown, Andrew from Texas and Stephen (Angela) from Youngstown; two sisters, Linda Beck from Poland and Lucy (George) DiCioccio from Boardman; five grandchildren, Kirsten, LJ, Arlo, Jordan, and Emma Rose Pitts; his in-laws, Janet and Bob Toth of Hubbard and Bill and Pam O’Connell of Rochester, New York, and his numerous nieces and nephews.
His father preceded him in death.
Leonard was an avid nature lover and liked to fish from his boat “Tootsie”. He was a skilled drummer and played in several rock and roll bands throughout his life. He was a proud supporter of the Canfield Wrestling program and would attend any event. Leonard loved life and cared very much for his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends.
The office hours are on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral directors in Higgins-Reardon, Austintown Chapel, 4303 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown.
His Christian funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in the Catholic Church of St. Rose at 11:00 a.m. with one hour before the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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