F. Judson Pitman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Portsmouth - Frederick Judson Pitman, son of Janet (Sanderson) and Frederick Pitman, died on March 18, 2022. Jud leaves his new wife Charlotte Carley, brothers; Steve Pitman and his wife Katherine, Richard Pitman and his wife Patricia, sisters; Susan Pitman-Simpson, Mary Pitman-Johnson as well as several nieces and nephews. Jud grew up in Hollis, New Hampshire. At six years of age he knew he was to build a car. What followed was an apprenticeship and an initiation into the craft-guild of car builders. Jud completed a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, a masters degree in materials science and he earned many patent awards. If you've shaved, gone running, driven at night or had blood drawn it's likely you have unknowingly benefitted from the results of Jud's patented design work. I think his proudest build was a 1932 Roadster which he built from the ground up starting with a Corvette chassis adding a computer operated Ford 4 cylinder engine for fuel efficiency. He displayed his car in many shows exchanging knowledge, challenges and the joys of creating with his fellow builders. Years of study revealed to Jud the complex nature of Design. What drives the design, how does one hone their judgement to move from design to concept to build to completion? Jud wrote Tales in Design published in 2014 in an amazing and eloquent attempt to answer this question. Jud also loved sailing and developed this craft on Lake Winnipesaukee. In the fall of 1981 his well-honed skills put him on the tall ship The Pride Of Baltimore as the ship's chief engineer. Another adventure for this diverse and delightful man. Jud was a gentle and kind soul who studied Persian poets, his favorites being Rumi and Haffez. He understood their works and was particular about which translation he felt was the most accurate and eloquent. Often he would gift to friends copies of books he thought they would enjoy. Jud will be so missed by his family and friends and community. He contributed his smiling eyes, his philosophy, his kindness, his quirkiness and his love to so many. Please join us on April 10, 2022 at 1:00pm to celebrate our dearest Jud. 411 Middle St Portsmouth, NH Located next door to the Portsmouth Women's Club. Street parking or use the Masonic public parking lot at the corner of Middle St and Miller Ave. Please bring a light refreshment to share. Finger food or sweets In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the American Diabetes Association

F. Judson Pitman

April 20, 1952 - March 18, 2022