Leon D (Bob) Fitch, 97, of Red Creek, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018, at
his home. He was born in Fulton, NY, son of the late Leon Sydney Fitch, and,
Mildred Hall Fitch. Mr. Fitch joined the Navy in 1942 and was very proud to have
served as a Corpsman attached to the 4th Marine Division in the Pacific,
including Iwo Jima, Tinian and Saipan. His long career included The Grange Silo
Company, Fitch's Citgo Service, and Nestles Chocolate Division. He retired from
Fulton Nestles in 1986. In recent years Mr. Fitch stayed very active, enjoying
family and friends, church activities, and watching all sports especially
Syracuse University Football.

Leon is pre-deceased by his wife Helen Tighe Fitch, and his brother Neil Fitch.

He is survived by two daughters, Cynthia St.Marie of Penfield, and Joan
(William) Roden of Sterling, a son, Robert J Fitch of Webster, two brothers,
Alan Fitch of Marcellus, and Hollis Fitch of North Syracuse, sister Jean Haag of
Syracuse, Grandchildren Angela (James) Gilliard, Anthony Roden, Alison Roden,
Ashley DeHond, Britney DeHond, three great grandchildren, Liam, Preston, and
Norah Gilliard, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will take place Wednesday, November 28 at 11:00 AM at the Red
Creek United Methodist Church, burial will follow at the St. Thomas Cemetery,
Red Creek. www.catoredcreek.com
In lieu of flowers, any donations may be sent to the Lakeshore Volunteer Ambulance, Wolcott, NY 14590 or the Red Creek/Westbury United Methodist Church, Red Creek, NY 13143.