Husband of Diane. Father of Alicia and Ian.
Robert was a science teacher and photographer.
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Robert H. Witt and Diane (Pietro) Witt of Worcester passed away, together - as they had been in life - on December 20th, 2021.
Bob was born in Worcester, to George L. and Loretta (McAvoy) Witt, in 1934. He graduated from Classical High School and earned his teaching degree from Worcester State College. He taught science and physics to generations of young minds for over 35 years at Burncoat Middle School and Providence Junior High, among others, before retiring in 1994. Bob was especially excited at the opportunity to take early retirement because it meant being able to pursue another of his lifelong passions- photography. He enrolled in the American Photographers Association training program, earning his degree - he was so proud to be one of only two such accredited photographers in the Worcester County area. For a number of years, Bob took photos professionally at weddings, graduations, and sporting events. His favorite was portraits, of both people and beloved animals. He could often be found in the darkroom at Worcester State, developing his work. Bob was much aggrieved at the 'point and click' technology that took over shortly after he started his second career - turning anyone with an iphone into a photographer!
Meanwhile, sometime later (we know when, but she would never tell!), Diane was born in Worcester to Thomas R. and Claire A. (LaRose) Pietro. She graduated from Commerce High School and earned her teaching degree from Worcester State College, going on to teach as a junior high reading specialist in the Worcester Public Schools, where she met Bob. Once her children came along, she became a stay at home mom. Diane was extremely proud of her long hair - upon discovering in 1981 that she was close to holding the record, she set out to break it, which she did (for several years she was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the longest hair ever documented, at 12 feet 8 inches).
Bob and Diane loved to travel, and some of their fondest memories were of their sojourns to Europe, S. America, and Australia before they started their family. Upon their visit to the latter, they met lifelong best friends Barbara and Colin, with whom they were united in Nashville on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. They'd married in 1969 at a teachers' convention in Philadelphia, on the day of Neil Armstrong's famous 'one small step', and always felt the annual Fourth of July eve fireworks were in celebration of their anniversary.
Diane's favorite flowers were daffodils, and she always eagerly anticipated the first glimpse of them. She loved the changing of the seasons, the wonder of weather, and all animals, especially her beloved furry grandbabies. Bob loved peonies - they reminded him of his mom. He was an excellent chess player, and his daughter Alicia only ever bested him twice. One of his loveliest qualities was that, as he taught his kids chess, checkers, cribbage, and other games which they carry with them to this day, he never ever let them win - instead showing them how he'd won, so that they'd learn the strategy. Bob also loved to cook - which worked out well, because Diane loved to eat. She frequently astonished onlookers and acquaintances by the amount she could consume- all-you-can-eat buffets were famously her favorite. Bob had a keen sense of sarcastic humor, and was never happier than when getting to know new people and their stories. The two of them were utterly inseparable and intertwined, especially in recent years. They both deeply loved music. Until fears of covid-19 kept them isolated, they went for daily walks together in their neighborhood, arm in arm. They were magical, original souls - maddeningly stubborn, astonishingly brilliant, fiercely independent, utterly irreplaceable - and those of us who loved them miss them so dearly.
Funeral services and burial were held privately.
https://www.telegram.com/obituaries/wt0078875
Robert was a science teacher and photographer.
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Robert H. Witt and Diane (Pietro) Witt of Worcester passed away, together - as they had been in life - on December 20th, 2021.
Bob was born in Worcester, to George L. and Loretta (McAvoy) Witt, in 1934. He graduated from Classical High School and earned his teaching degree from Worcester State College. He taught science and physics to generations of young minds for over 35 years at Burncoat Middle School and Providence Junior High, among others, before retiring in 1994. Bob was especially excited at the opportunity to take early retirement because it meant being able to pursue another of his lifelong passions- photography. He enrolled in the American Photographers Association training program, earning his degree - he was so proud to be one of only two such accredited photographers in the Worcester County area. For a number of years, Bob took photos professionally at weddings, graduations, and sporting events. His favorite was portraits, of both people and beloved animals. He could often be found in the darkroom at Worcester State, developing his work. Bob was much aggrieved at the 'point and click' technology that took over shortly after he started his second career - turning anyone with an iphone into a photographer!
Meanwhile, sometime later (we know when, but she would never tell!), Diane was born in Worcester to Thomas R. and Claire A. (LaRose) Pietro. She graduated from Commerce High School and earned her teaching degree from Worcester State College, going on to teach as a junior high reading specialist in the Worcester Public Schools, where she met Bob. Once her children came along, she became a stay at home mom. Diane was extremely proud of her long hair - upon discovering in 1981 that she was close to holding the record, she set out to break it, which she did (for several years she was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the longest hair ever documented, at 12 feet 8 inches).
Bob and Diane loved to travel, and some of their fondest memories were of their sojourns to Europe, S. America, and Australia before they started their family. Upon their visit to the latter, they met lifelong best friends Barbara and Colin, with whom they were united in Nashville on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. They'd married in 1969 at a teachers' convention in Philadelphia, on the day of Neil Armstrong's famous 'one small step', and always felt the annual Fourth of July eve fireworks were in celebration of their anniversary.
Diane's favorite flowers were daffodils, and she always eagerly anticipated the first glimpse of them. She loved the changing of the seasons, the wonder of weather, and all animals, especially her beloved furry grandbabies. Bob loved peonies - they reminded him of his mom. He was an excellent chess player, and his daughter Alicia only ever bested him twice. One of his loveliest qualities was that, as he taught his kids chess, checkers, cribbage, and other games which they carry with them to this day, he never ever let them win - instead showing them how he'd won, so that they'd learn the strategy. Bob also loved to cook - which worked out well, because Diane loved to eat. She frequently astonished onlookers and acquaintances by the amount she could consume- all-you-can-eat buffets were famously her favorite. Bob had a keen sense of sarcastic humor, and was never happier than when getting to know new people and their stories. The two of them were utterly inseparable and intertwined, especially in recent years. They both deeply loved music. Until fears of covid-19 kept them isolated, they went for daily walks together in their neighborhood, arm in arm. They were magical, original souls - maddeningly stubborn, astonishingly brilliant, fiercely independent, utterly irreplaceable - and those of us who loved them miss them so dearly.
Funeral services and burial were held privately.
https://www.telegram.com/obituaries/wt0078875
Husband of Diane. Father of Alicia and Ian.
Robert was a science teacher and photographer.
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Robert H. Witt and Diane (Pietro) Witt of Worcester passed away, together - as they had been in life - on December 20th, 2021.
Bob was born in Worcester, to George L. and Loretta (McAvoy) Witt, in 1934. He graduated from Classical High School and earned his teaching degree from Worcester State College. He taught science and physics to generations of young minds for over 35 years at Burncoat Middle School and Providence Junior High, among others, before retiring in 1994. Bob was especially excited at the opportunity to take early retirement because it meant being able to pursue another of his lifelong passions- photography. He enrolled in the American Photographers Association training program, earning his degree - he was so proud to be one of only two such accredited photographers in the Worcester County area. For a number of years, Bob took photos professionally at weddings, graduations, and sporting events. His favorite was portraits, of both people and beloved animals. He could often be found in the darkroom at Worcester State, developing his work. Bob was much aggrieved at the 'point and click' technology that took over shortly after he started his second career - turning anyone with an iphone into a photographer!
Meanwhile, sometime later (we know when, but she would never tell!), Diane was born in Worcester to Thomas R. and Claire A. (LaRose) Pietro. She graduated from Commerce High School and earned her teaching degree from Worcester State College, going on to teach as a junior high reading specialist in the Worcester Public Schools, where she met Bob. Once her children came along, she became a stay at home mom. Diane was extremely proud of her long hair - upon discovering in 1981 that she was close to holding the record, she set out to break it, which she did (for several years she was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the longest hair ever documented, at 12 feet 8 inches).
Bob and Diane loved to travel, and some of their fondest memories were of their sojourns to Europe, S. America, and Australia before they started their family. Upon their visit to the latter, they met lifelong best friends Barbara and Colin, with whom they were united in Nashville on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. They'd married in 1969 at a teachers' convention in Philadelphia, on the day of Neil Armstrong's famous 'one small step', and always felt the annual Fourth of July eve fireworks were in celebration of their anniversary.
Diane's favorite flowers were daffodils, and she always eagerly anticipated the first glimpse of them. She loved the changing of the seasons, the wonder of weather, and all animals, especially her beloved furry grandbabies. Bob loved peonies - they reminded him of his mom. He was an excellent chess player, and his daughter Alicia only ever bested him twice. One of his loveliest qualities was that, as he taught his kids chess, checkers, cribbage, and other games which they carry with them to this day, he never ever let them win - instead showing them how he'd won, so that they'd learn the strategy. Bob also loved to cook - which worked out well, because Diane loved to eat. She frequently astonished onlookers and acquaintances by the amount she could consume- all-you-can-eat buffets were famously her favorite. Bob had a keen sense of sarcastic humor, and was never happier than when getting to know new people and their stories. The two of them were utterly inseparable and intertwined, especially in recent years. They both deeply loved music. Until fears of covid-19 kept them isolated, they went for daily walks together in their neighborhood, arm in arm. They were magical, original souls - maddeningly stubborn, astonishingly brilliant, fiercely independent, utterly irreplaceable - and those of us who loved them miss them so dearly.
Funeral services and burial were held privately.
https://www.telegram.com/obituaries/wt0078875
Robert was a science teacher and photographer.
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Robert H. Witt and Diane (Pietro) Witt of Worcester passed away, together - as they had been in life - on December 20th, 2021.
Bob was born in Worcester, to George L. and Loretta (McAvoy) Witt, in 1934. He graduated from Classical High School and earned his teaching degree from Worcester State College. He taught science and physics to generations of young minds for over 35 years at Burncoat Middle School and Providence Junior High, among others, before retiring in 1994. Bob was especially excited at the opportunity to take early retirement because it meant being able to pursue another of his lifelong passions- photography. He enrolled in the American Photographers Association training program, earning his degree - he was so proud to be one of only two such accredited photographers in the Worcester County area. For a number of years, Bob took photos professionally at weddings, graduations, and sporting events. His favorite was portraits, of both people and beloved animals. He could often be found in the darkroom at Worcester State, developing his work. Bob was much aggrieved at the 'point and click' technology that took over shortly after he started his second career - turning anyone with an iphone into a photographer!
Meanwhile, sometime later (we know when, but she would never tell!), Diane was born in Worcester to Thomas R. and Claire A. (LaRose) Pietro. She graduated from Commerce High School and earned her teaching degree from Worcester State College, going on to teach as a junior high reading specialist in the Worcester Public Schools, where she met Bob. Once her children came along, she became a stay at home mom. Diane was extremely proud of her long hair - upon discovering in 1981 that she was close to holding the record, she set out to break it, which she did (for several years she was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the longest hair ever documented, at 12 feet 8 inches).
Bob and Diane loved to travel, and some of their fondest memories were of their sojourns to Europe, S. America, and Australia before they started their family. Upon their visit to the latter, they met lifelong best friends Barbara and Colin, with whom they were united in Nashville on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. They'd married in 1969 at a teachers' convention in Philadelphia, on the day of Neil Armstrong's famous 'one small step', and always felt the annual Fourth of July eve fireworks were in celebration of their anniversary.
Diane's favorite flowers were daffodils, and she always eagerly anticipated the first glimpse of them. She loved the changing of the seasons, the wonder of weather, and all animals, especially her beloved furry grandbabies. Bob loved peonies - they reminded him of his mom. He was an excellent chess player, and his daughter Alicia only ever bested him twice. One of his loveliest qualities was that, as he taught his kids chess, checkers, cribbage, and other games which they carry with them to this day, he never ever let them win - instead showing them how he'd won, so that they'd learn the strategy. Bob also loved to cook - which worked out well, because Diane loved to eat. She frequently astonished onlookers and acquaintances by the amount she could consume- all-you-can-eat buffets were famously her favorite. Bob had a keen sense of sarcastic humor, and was never happier than when getting to know new people and their stories. The two of them were utterly inseparable and intertwined, especially in recent years. They both deeply loved music. Until fears of covid-19 kept them isolated, they went for daily walks together in their neighborhood, arm in arm. They were magical, original souls - maddeningly stubborn, astonishingly brilliant, fiercely independent, utterly irreplaceable - and those of us who loved them miss them so dearly.
Funeral services and burial were held privately.
https://www.telegram.com/obituaries/wt0078875
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