Obituary of Thomas Joseph Fittin

Thomas Joseph Fittin, 92

Thomas Fittin, 92 of Brick, formally of West Orange passed away on Saturday February 20, 2021.

Thomas was born and raised in West Orange, before moving to Brick 15 years ago. He worked for N.J. Bell in West Orange retiring after 42 years. Mr. Fittin proudly served in the United States Army from 1949 until 1953 during the Korean War. Thomas was a member of the Point Pleasant Elks, IBEW #827 Union Representative, Orange Valley Pigeon Club. He was also an avid pigeon racer.

Thomas was the beloved husband of the late Marion (nee Brown) Fittin. Loving father of Gordon & Jacque Fiorillo, Gary & Augusta, Glen & Aya Shibahara. Cherished grandfather of Tyler and Joseph. Thomas is predeceased by his siblings, Jack, Dolly, Alfred, Daniel, Francis, Dorothy, Joseph, Vincent, Mary Jean, Gerald, and Paul.

Visiting will be held on Sunday February 28, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at The Dangler Funeral Home of West Orange, 340 Main Street in West Orange. The interment will take place on Monday March 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Restland Memorial Park. Letters of condolence may be posted at danglerfuneralhome.com.

During the COVID 19 pandemic, all persons entering the Funeral Home will be required to wear a face mask or face covering throughout their stay. Likewise, all social distancing rules must be adhered to. Gathering together in groups should not happen. A continued flow throughout the facility will aid in keeping all of us safe, with everyone having an opportunity to pay their respects.