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Ralph Nealon Fitts

  • January 7, 1932 - January 7, 2012
  • Cottonwood, Arizona
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“Our Condolences go out to the family. Ralph was a dear friend,great neighbor and an amazing man. He will be truly missed. May he rest in peace. ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: David Caccia - cottonwood, AZ

“My sincere condolences to the entire family of ralphs, he was a wonderful,warm man. In my thoughts. ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: shawna lee lackie - bath, NH

“Thank you DAD for 56 years. As a child I remember Rockland, MA Nana & Bing. I remember St. Pete. Fl. I almost cut my foot off. I remember Halifax, MA...Read More » ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Daughter Judy - NH

“Dot and family, please know that my heartfelt sympathy is with you at this very sad time. Mr. Fitts was an awesome man and I have the fondest...Read More » ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Wanda Woodford - Weymouth, MA

“so sorry for your loss love you all Michael F Fitts ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Michael Fredrick Fitts - LA

“My heart and prayers go out to the entire Fitts family. Ralph will be missed dearly. Rest in peace. ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Trevor Ellis - Brockton, MA

“Dottie and family, Please accept our condolences on the passing of your husband, father and brother. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Fred...Read More » ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Fred and Barb Krohn - Bedford, IN

“Your love and strength will never be forgotten. RIP Grampa, I love you and will miss you greatly.... ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Tina L Fitts - Chino Valley, AZ

“Little Brother there are two gifts that you had that have not been mentioned. One is your voice was not heard by enough people and will always...Read More » ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Fred Fitts Brother - FL

“I am so sorry to hear of Ralph passing and my heart goes out to all his family members he and his brother Fred were really close and we both miss him...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Diane Fitts - New Port Richey, FL

“Rest in peace and have a good time in heaven! You'll be missed by all of us. Love, Hannah ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Hannah Ingerson - Plymouth, NH

“I always loved visiting Ralph and Dottie up in New Hampshire. So much that I moved here myself! I remember a warm welcome, and always having a great...Read More » ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Rene' Dumas Ali - Conway, NH

“Rest in peace little brother. Your loving sister, Gloria. ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Gloria Potter - Kingston, MA

“I'll always have memories of good times visiting and hunting with you in NH. Rest in peace. Your "nephew in law" Kenny and niece Elaine. ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Kenneth Dumas - Kingston, MA

“My good friend Ralph was a good friend to go out prospecting for Gold many, many times. He always had his .38 strapped to his side. First two bullets...Read More » ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Richard Lewis - Paradise, CA

“very sorry steve avd joyce fitts ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Steven E. Fitts - New Port Richey, FL

“Little Brother Ralph, You made the 80th year and there are not many brothers that can lau claim to a statement like that: 80 years and we had some...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Fred Fitts Brother - FL

“My Dad A generous,tolerant,teaching,crazy,funny,loving,caring man. And most of all "A Great Dad" Scott and Sandy ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Scott and Sandy Fitts - NH


Ralph Nealon Fitts, 80 of Cottonwood, AZ passed away on January 7, 2012. He was the son of Fred L. and Irene E. (Shaw) Fitts and was born in Hanson, Massachusetts on January 7, 1932. Mr. Fitts grew up and attended school in Rockland, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Airforce as a jet mechanic. After the service he worked as a pipefitter and was a member of the Plumber and Pipefitter Union Local #51 in East Providence, Rhode Island. He married Dorothy A. Chapman on November 23, 1952 and together they raised five children. Mr. Fitts was an avid hunter, and collector of guns. He enjoyed panning for gold, watching "old war movies" and he especially enjoyed a good yard sale. He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years Dorothy, five children: Ralph G, Chris, Judith, Scott (Sandy), Barbara all of New Hampshire, five grandchildren: Wanda, Tina and Scott Fitts, Isacc Fitts and Hannah Ingerson and one great grandchild: Raven, his brother: Fred (Diane) of Florida, a sister Gloria Potter of Massachusetts and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the American Legion Post #25 and Immaculate Conception Church. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 21, 2012 in the Westcott Funeral Home at 11 AM. VFW Post 7400 will provide military honors. Memorial donations may be sent to No. Arizona Hospice, 269 S. Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.