San Joaquin-Sacramento County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Pitta, John G. September 30 2004
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The Record  October 3, 2004
Thornton
John G. Pitta 

Oct. 10, 1908 - Sept. 30, 2004



John G. Pitta of Thornton passed away in Galt on September 30, 2004, at the age 
of 95. Mr. Pitta was born in Madeira, Portugal, on October 10, 1908. He came 
to the United States in 1936, settling in Thornton. He was a tomato and 
asparagus farmer for over 55 years in Thornton. He enjoyed Portuguese events as 
well as hunting. John was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Society of Thornton 
and A.P.U.M.E.C. He was also a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, attending 
Mater Ecclesia Church in Thornton. 
Mr. Pitta is survived by his children Manuel and wife, Maria Pitta, of 
Thornton, Maria and husband, Joe Pitta, of Union City, Angela Andrade, of San 
Leandro, Isabel de Jesus, of Union City, and Laura and husband, Joe Pereira, of 
Galt; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Pitta; 
granddaughter, Mary Davis; great-grandson, Daniel Garza; and brother, Manuel 
Pitta. 
Friends may visit on Monday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with the Recitation 
of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at Lodi Funeral Home. A Mass of 
Christian Burial will be said at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Mater Ecclesia Church 
in Thornton. Committal will immediately follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. A 
virtual register book may be signed at www.lodifuneral home.com where memories 
may be shared. Lodi Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 
 



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