In Memory
Joyce Kathleen (Mesaros) Pittman
October 30, 1934 ~ October 26, 2024 (age 89)
Joyce K. Pittman, 89, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 surrounded by her family at the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s.
Joyce was born on October 30, 1934 in South Bend to Stephen and Alice (Sergeant) Mesaros. On October 27, 1956 she married Richard E. Pittman. He died on May 7, 2009. Joyce was preceded in death by a sister Dorothy Walters, her twin brother Jack Mesaros, brothers Robert Mesaros, George Mesaros, and Larry “Bud” Mesaros.
Surviving are two daughters Linda (Allan) Taylor and Karen (Joseph) Derby, a son Douglas (Alyce) Pittman, 8 grandchildren Amanda (Rich) Freeman, Jessica (Adam) Ewald, Nicole (Kyle) Perry, Hayley (Cody) Uhlick, Alexander Pittman, Lindsay Pittman, Amy Pittman, and Sidney Pittman, 6 great-grandchildren as well as close friends Glenda and Pearl and many others.
Joyce was a devoted wife and mother. Retired from the University of Notre Dame with 25 years of service. She was a very active member earlier on at Holy Cross Parish, and currently a parishioner at St. Anthony de Padua.
Joyce was zestful and spirited in her community often hosting card parties and cooking for events. Her loving commitment to family and friends were cherished by all. She always was working hard and never giving up till the end.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Sanctuary at St. Paul’s and Comfort 1 Hospice for their amazing support.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am Saturday, November 9, 2024 in St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. Family and friends may gather from 10:00am until services in the church. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Comfort 1 Hospice.
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11/01/2024 DEC
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