Gene C Pitta 57 died suddenly January 31, 2023, at home. Born in Elizabeth, he resided in Howell before moving to Jackson 35 years ago. Gene worked as a truck driver for many years at Port Jersey in Dayton and H&H Transportation. He also was an EMT for 2 years in Jackson. He enjoyed watching his favorite football team, the Eagles and spending time with his family. He is predeceased by his father John Pitta, brother, Michael Conboy, nephew, Bobby, in-laws Dianna & Joseph Young, brothers-in-law Jay Young and Joe Young. Surviving is his wife of 18 years Dianna "Dee" and their daughter, Meagan & fiancé Jason, and granddaughter Aria, sisters-in-law Melanie Young and Lisa Young, brother-in-law, Jon Young & wife Kristy, nephews, Darren, Jay, Jeffrey, Michael, Jon, Eric, Ryan, Matthew, and Anthony, also nieces, Taylor, Lauren, Alex, Aubrey, Amy, and Arley. The visitation is Tuesday from 6-9 PM at Oliverie Funeral Home 125 S Cooks Bridge Road, Jackson. Funeral Liturgy is Wednesday 10 AM at St Aloysius Church, Jackson. 420 Fly High!