Leland “Lee” H. Sittinger, 80, 0f Tiverton, passed away on Saturday. September 12, 2015 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of Barbara Ann (Brightman) Sittinger.
Born in Westfield, NY, son of the late Robert O. and Esther (Tryon) Sittinger, he had resided in Tiverton since 1990. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a surgical technician for the Providence VA Medical Center. A veteran of the United States Navy, he served his country in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Sittinger enjoyed golfing, traveling and always spreading humor.
Survivors along with his wife include his 4 children: Kevin L. Sittinger of Cumberland, RI, Karen L. Sittinger of Riverside, RI, Ivy Hall and her husband Edward Bowen of Little Compton and Adam Hall and his wife Kathryne of Brighton, MA; 2 brothers: Leonard R. Sittinger and his wife Joann of WV and the late Leroy Sittinger of PA; 8 grandchildren: Courtney, Caitlin, Jennie, Kristy, Alisdair, Myles, Connor and Jameson; 3 great grandchildren: Brennan, Alison and Jordan; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation to which relatives and friends are invited will be from 9-10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at the Potter Funeral Home with a memorial service at 10:30 A.M.
Interment to follow in Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at 12:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305.