Ford Joseph Hitt Obituary (1952 - 2005)

Ford Joseph Hitt Syracuse- Ford Joseph Hitt, 52, entered the "Promised Land" Wednesday, August 10, 2005. He was born November 7, 1952 in Oneonta, New York, the son of Ford and Marjorie Hitt. He married Donna Genung, October 16, 1971, in New York Mills, New York. He served in the United States Air Force for four years and was a Vietnam Era Veteran. He graduated from Riverside School of Aeronautics in Utica, New York. He attended numerous schools of technology and received several distinguished graduate awards. He graduated from Weber State University with a B.S. Joe was very passionate about aircraft and loved working as an aircraft mechanic. He attended Woodstock and loved both Bob Dylan and The Boss. Music was his passion. He was a very compassionate, deep, and artistic soula"a huge dreamer. As a father he taught his daughters culture and had a spiritual connection with his daughter Brandi that was very special to them both. A devoted husband, son, brother, father, humorous friend and host, he loved hiking, gold mining, and entertaining friends and family. He coached both AYSO soccer and a men's softball league. He also created Syracuse City's slogan "Looking to the Future". He especially loved biking and playing with his grandchildrena"Brayden, Jenna, and Megan. He is survived by his wife Donna and his two daughters Dana Pledger, Riverdale; Brandi Hitt-Bergevin, Clearfield; his parents Ford and Marjorie Hitt, New York; and twelve brothers and sisters: Doug, Theresa, George, James, Lavina, Rosemary, Jean, Kathy, Sally, Mary, Donna, and John. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 13, at 3:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Layton on 250 N. Fairfield Rd. Friends and family may call one hour prior to services. Interment will be at the Syracuse City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Myers Mortuary for the family. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com CemeterySyracuse City Cemetery 1290 South 1000 West Syracuse, UT 84075 August 13, 2005 4:00 AM VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton 250 N. Fairfield Rd. Layton, UT 84041 August 13, 2005 2:00 PM - 3:00 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Layton 250 N. Fairfield Rd. Layton, UT 84041 August 13, 2005 3:00 PM