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Norbert H. Pitz, Jr., 72

October 08, 2019

Norbert H. Pitz, Jr., 72, of Reading, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Norbert H., Sr. and Jean Asti Pitz.

Norbert had worked as a metallurgist for Heyco Metals in Leesport, PA for 35 years before retiring.

A veteran of the US Air Force, he served during the Vietnam War as a radar operator and in aerial photography.

He was active with the Kenhorst and Lincoln Park Fire Companies in Berks County and was a social member with the 18th Ward Democratic Club in Reading. He loved cats, spending time with his family, and enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and the casinos.

Norbert was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by his children: Joshua S. Pitz of West Mifflin, PA and Jenelle D. Pitz of Sinking Spring, PA; his granddaughter Madilyn Pitz; his stepdaughter Shelli McVaugh of Robesonia, and his sister Cynthia Hamill of Stroudsburg, PA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Bernady.

Friends will be received on Monday, October 14, 2019 from 10-11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the Funeral Service to follow at 11AM. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Norbert’s memory to the Kidney Foundation of Central PA, 900 S. Arlington Ave, Suite 14A, Harrisburg, PA 17109.

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Condolences to the Family

October 17, 2019

My sincere condolences go out to Norms family. I knew him from years ago when he was friends with exhusband and married to my friend Sandy. He was a great guy with a warm and friendly personality. Lost touch over the years, but thought of him often. I am so sorry to hear this news. I’m sure he will be missed by his family.
Barbara

October 12, 2019

My deepest sympathies go out to Norm’s family. He was an icon at Heyco Metals and I always admired his humble, dry, heartwarming sense of humor. His devotion to meticulous record-keeping and accurate metallurgical testing are the hallmarks of his distinguished career.
Mike Jemison

October 11, 2019

Words will never be enough to convey the love Norm had for all of his children, his family, and those who he adopted as latchkey kids along the way. Dad was an amazing man inside and out and taught us all how to be amazing adults which we will continue to be in his memory. I’m sorry for the loss his children will have as Norm was truly a beautiful soul. May Dad rest in peace knowing his children, his sister, and his kittys will be well taken care of knowing he is smiling down upon them.
Jese Lynn

Visitation: Monday, October 14, 2019; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Monday, October 14, 2019; 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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