Pitfick - Eric J. "Rick", suddenly on November 17, 2009, in his 69th year (Retired from Grumman Aerospace with 42 years of service). Loving husband of Barbara (nee Bodine). Devoted father of Karen M. Vale and her husband Michael, Michael J. Pitfick and his wife Susie and David E. Pitfick and his wife Eileen. Beloved grandfather of James, Abigail, Alison, Laura, John, Andrew, Riley, Thomas and Katie. Dear son-in-law of Dorothy Bodine. Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Northport Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Friday 10 AM at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Centerport. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, with US Navy Military Honors. In Lieu of flowers, donation to VNS Hospice of Suffolk, 505 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768, in Rick's memory, appreciated.