Robert (Harry) Pitegoff

Robert “Bob” H. Pitegoff of West Hartford died peacefully on Wednesday (December 12, 2018). He was the son of the late Dr. Gerald I. Pitegoff and Janet (Rudich) Pitegoff. Robert is survived by his brother Dr. John G. Pitegoff and his wife Anne Martha Pitegoff, a nephew Curtis Pitegoff and a niece Molly Pitegoff. Despite the many challenges he faced, Bob’s optimism was an inspiration to all. Those who had the privilege of knowing Bob learned more from him than he would ever know. The family would like to particularly acknowledge the compassionate end of life care from the staffs at Saint Mary Home and Hartford Hospital.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday December 16, at 9:15 AM at the Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford with Rabbi David J. Small and Cantor Sanford Cohn officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Glendale, NY. A memorial period will be observed at the home of his brother John in West Hartford on Monday December 17, from 4 PM to 8 PM with minyon at 4:15 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, 333 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite C, West Hartford, CT 06117, The Pitegoff Family Fund at the Emanuel Synagogue, 140 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117 or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information or to share memories of Robert with his family please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com

Service Date: 01/01/1970