Stuart H. Witt's Obituary
Stuart Witt passed away peacefully on February 27, 2018. He was 87.Papa Stu was a sweet, gentle, smart, funny, and loving man.Witt is survived by his wife of 37 years Myrna and his son, David, his daughters Phyllis and Jeri and grandchildren Kelsey, Jeffrey, Brennen, Jacob, Stacy and Mark and four great-grandchildren Taylor, Blake, Emma and Noah. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews Scott, Robert, Craig, Bonni, Susan and Michael.He is preceded in death by his granddaughter Olivia.Papa Stu is loved by so many because, if you knew him, you loved him. He adored his family and cherished his many friendships. He was a devoted husband, a great father, a wonderful golfer, and a dedicated friend.Witt was born in Port Chester, New York on January 1, 1932 to Rose and Nathan Witkowsky and always joked that a “great American was born” on that day.He played basketball in high school and later spent time on the golf course and playing poker. He was a court reporter and after he retired, he traveled to Israel, England, and Budapest with his wife. The pair took several cruises together and enjoyed summers in North Carolina.He was the funniest man in the family and always ended every phone call or hug with, “I love you more.”His sense of humor, his funny sayings, and his love for life will leave a legacy of stories and produce generations of smiles.
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