7-10-15
I received an email Tuesday morning (7/7) from Sue Cowan, telling me that her father, Signalman George Pitts, had passed away.
On February 20, 2012, I flew in to Boston and met George, his wife Mary, and their daughter Sue, and spent several hours at their Dedham (MA) home. George’s stories, recollections and his impressive diary of the day to day activities aboard the ship became the foundation of the Baked Beans books.
I feel like I lost an uncle.
In this short clip, George explains to me how he came to be a crewmember of the USS Boston:
George’s obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=GEORGE-E-PITTS&pid=175237810
Sadly,
Steve
Thank you, Steve. I enjoy listening to my father’s voice from time to time.
Steve, thanks so much for posting this, it was really nice to hear my Dad’s voice again!
Sue!