Born in Bellaire, Ohio, he moved to Port St. Lucie, FL in 1988 coming from Miami.
Before retiring, Mr. Fitch was a Produce Manager for Food Fair and Pantry Pride for 22 years in Miami, Florida. He also worked as an oiler on heavy equipment in the strip mining industry in Ohio before moving to Florida.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp during World War II serving in the Pacific Theater.
He attended the 1st Congregational Church in Port St. Lucie, FL. He was the first life member at the Elks Lodge 2658, where he volunteered as a bartender for 15 years. He was also a member of the VFW 10566 in Jensen Beach, FL. He enjoyed all sports, especially football.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth “Betty Lou”; daughters Robin Gebhart of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Renee St. Peters of Enterprise, AL; and, grandchildren Kelly Gebhart and Daniel St. Peters.
A visitation will be on Monday, November 11, 2012 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Aycock Funeral Home in Jensen Beach with a service beginning at 2:00. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery in Jensen Beach, FL at a later date.
Contributions may be made in his honor to The American Heart Association, 1100 Southeast Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996-2518.
Online condolences may be offered at www.aycockjensenbeach.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Jensen Beach.
Arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Jensen Beach.
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