Duarte Pitta

Duarte Luis Sousa Pitta

Duarte Luis Sousa Pitta, On April 7, 2014 of Brooklyn.

Son of the Late John and Lucille Pitta

Brother of Roy, Richard, and Paul

Survived by his many adoring nephews and nieces and grand nieces and nephews

Born in Newark and grew up in the Ironbound section of Newark before later moving to New York City for many years.

He was the treasurer in his families business, Pitta’s Bakery in Newark for many years.

He later worked for Catholic Charities as a Social Worker in Manhattan for many years.

Funeral from the Galante Funeral Home 17 Pacific St. Newark on Friday at 8:30AM.

Internment Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.

A prayer service will be held at 8PM Thursday evening.

Visitation Thursday 4 - 9 PM.