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Richard Meredith Vittitow, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2002. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 16, 1938 to Bennet Vittitow and Elsie Frasure Vittitow who preceded him in death. The family came to New Mexico in 1948. Richard graduated from Highland High School in 1957 and attended UNM for three years, leaving to enter the bricklayers apprenticeship program. He began working at Bradbury Stamm Construction Co. in 1960, and started estimating in 1964, working with Bradbury Stamm over the next 38 years becoming a project manager, vice president and member of the Board of Directors, retiring in 1998. Following retirement, he worked for Shiver Construction and was employed by Star Construction at the time of his death. He organized the Roadrunner Chapter of the American Society of Professional Estimators and served in many positions including Rocky Mountain Governor and National First Vice President. He was a member of Hoffmantown Baptist Church. Richard is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda; two sons; Daniel and wife Tonia of Houston, Texas and Darren and wife Kim of Blanchard, Oklahoma; three grandsons, Richard, Drake and Jacob Vittitow; sister, JoAnne Rolan-Nichols and family Jimmy, Kenny and Patti; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Richard succumbed after a lifelong battle with asthma and chronic lung disease. Best known for his dry wit, the art of negotiation and love of life, he was an award-winning gardener, who loved to fish and delighted in his family. He will be sorely missed by all. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper NE, with Rev. Ken Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Steve Hunter, Tom Meyer, Toney Tramontina, Wayne Garner, Frank Robinson, Marv Daniel and Rick Travelli. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, 87108 or the Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas NE, 87112. Friends may visitFrench Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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