James M. Hitsman

Passed peacefully away on Thursday, November 27, 2014,Thanksgiving Day, after a short but valiant battle with cancer, 52 years young. Leaving to mourn his wife of 27 years Mairin Caitlin nee (O’Leary), (St. John’s, NL Canada) three teenage sons: Kaelen, Killian and Kieran, mother; Judith Bruscino( Epler),) father; James Lyle and stepmother Mona Hitsman(Brooksville, FL brother; Mark Hitsman (St.Petersburg,FL.) step-sister; Lisa Church (Talla.,FL), Uncle; Gary Hitsman (Brooksville,FL), brother-in-laws; Christopher Church (Talla.,FL.),Sean F. O’Leary (St.John’s,NL Canada), Miceal J. O’Leary (Ft.Laud.,FL), sister-in-law; Sheilagh E. O’Leary (St. John’s,NL Canada) nephews; Allen Church, Eamon Ellis-O’Leary, Keegan O’Leary and Eoin George-O’Leary nieces; Jennifer, Saran and Brittney (Hitsman), Keeley O’Leary, Maren Ellis-O’Leary and relatives amongst a large circle of co-workers, customers and friends, Nova High School Titan Alumni, Davie, FL. and The Dept of US Army comrades. Special thanks to our friends, customers and extended family co-workers of Texmac Inc.(USA) and Itochu International (Japan) for their immeasurable support and continual encouragement throughout Michael’s challenge. Thank you Uncle Mike for your forever friendship, fellowship and brotherly love for our Dad. At Michael’s request cremation has taken place.A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, Dec.4, 2014, 5-6pm, reception to follow 6-7:30 pm, Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale 2401 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309. In lieu of flowers, donations are graciously accepted to Nova Southeastern University/CARD(Center for Autism and Related Disabilities)6100 Griffin Rd. 3rd Flr. Davie,Fl. 33314 Attn: Dr.Carole Zangari/Daniel Suarez 305-284-5264.