"I knew Steve in elementary school, Key Elementary in Oak Park Michigan in early 60's. He was a close friend in elementary school. An incident I never forget was Steve traveling on his bicycle and his accident. I think he lived on Dartmouth or Burton and his father was a bandleader, Mack! He was a friend from elementary school(Key)and kept in contact seldom unfortunately. Steve was always studious and I wish his family my thoughts and prayers!"
In loving memory of
Steven E. Pitt
Dr. Steven E. Pitt, 59, of Scottsdale, Arizona died last Thursday. Steven is remembered as a renowned forensic psychiatrist and a beloved partner, friend and father.
He was born March 12, 1959 to Dorothy and Mack Pitt of Southfield, Michigan. Steven graduated from Michigan State University and from the school's College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his psychiatric residency at the University of Michigan and did his fellowship in forensic psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Steven was a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona.
Steven devoted his life to the pursuit of justice. He is survived by his fiancée Natalie Collins, sons Beau and Asa of Los Angeles and brother Darryl Pitt of New York City.
Tributes
"Dear Asa, Beau, and Darryl, I am writing from Ann Arbor where many remember Steve with love and with wonderful memories - yes, including some 'idiosyncratic' anecdotes. We were classmates in Residency at Michigan. Something in our common background and interests allowed us - despite contact that was more occasional than predictable - to always pick up and resume our connection. I am so grateful for that. You know that he was a very special guy. As our tradition wisely prescribes - May his memory be for a blessing."
"Asa, Beau and Darryll, The entire Langnas Family up here from Metro Detroit offer our sincere condolences. Michael has been retelling tales of him and Steve up at Camp Kennedy. May his memory be a blessing for the entire family."
"I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Pitt was well respected and so knowledgeable. I did some of his reports when he worked at ASH. May God be with you during this period of grief."
"Our Deepest Condolences to Steven's Family, Steven was my sons baseball coach for little league. It has been years but my son still remembers Steven, his sons, and family well. He was such a great guy and made a positive difference in this world. He is a great loss to all who knew him and to our community. Our prayers to the family."
"I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Natalie, Beau, As a and Daryl. Steven's passing is so sad and horrific. I will pray for all of you and trust in GOD. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything."
"Asa and Beau, Your father was very good guy. Our fondness memories are when we all played baseball and the kids were in religious school together. As a family we still talk about the time we went to Mesquite, Utah and played the baseball game in the freezing cold. We had a snow delay and it was so cold that your dad ran to Walmart to get us all blankets to wrap oursleves in. We will always hold those memories close to us and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always. The Frank Family Bruce, Caryn, Eryn and Alan"
"Steve was a sweet guy. A high school pal. I am so very sorry for your loss, Mr and Mrs Pitt. And to your family. May Steve's memory be a blessing. "
"I knew Steve a while back when he coached little league. My son Seth was on his team. We were lucky to have him . He was always kind to the kids and pleasant to the parents. I ran into Steve at Sky Harbor many years ago. He went out of his way to talk. He was a good man! This was a senseless act! He was taken too soon. My thoughts & prayers go out to his boys, Asa & Beau and the rest of his family. Hold the wonderful memories close at this time God Bless."
"Your son was a wonderful man. I was friends with him in high school. I still have the invitation from his bar-mitzvah. I am truly sorry for the loss."
"Steve was a special guy...we grew up together, and he was always one of the guys that was nice to the girls...in a good way! Leonard, Birney, SL...even though our paths did not cross much in adulthood, I am truly saddened to learn of his early death. I will always remember him with fondness, and pray that the family he has left behind will find the strength to carry on..."