Harold A. Pitts

Born April 18, 1903 in Web City, Missouri. Harold passed away on Friday, August 27, 2004. He was a long time resident of Carson. Harold was a pioneer in helping others. He managed the YMCA Senior citizens program in Carson from 1976 to 1996. He retired at the age of 96. Amongst his many work, he was a member of the Long Beach Police Special Force and a bar owner in Gardena. He was also involved in the oil and trucking business. He played a major role in incorporating Carson into a city. ''Hap'' co-founded the Friendship Club of Carson. He is survived by Jerry, Caroll, Nolan & (Ronnie, deceased), great grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren and the Pilapil family who adopted him into their family. We will miss you our dear ''Hap''. Visitation and reception will be Wednesday September 1, 2004 from 4:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. and Thursday September 2, 2004 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. both at McMillan & McCormick Mortuary in Gardena. Funeral Mass will be Sept. 3rd, 2004 at 1:30 P.M. at St. Philomena church in Carson. Committal will follow at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes