Virgil Ward Pittsley

Virgil Ward “Chub” Pittsley, passed away peacefully at his home in Elgin, SC on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Virgil was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

Virgil is survived by his Aunt Janet Maricle, of South Carolina, and by his brothers Vance Pittsley of South Carolina, Veryl Pittsley of Norwich, and Valden Pittsley of Cincinnatus; his sister-in-law Patricia (Vern) Pittsley of Cincinnatus; and his sons Jamie (Patricia) Arnold of Norwich and Josh (Alyce Sivers) Pittsley of Cortland. He is also survived by his grandchildren Bradley (Sierra Staelens) Arnold, Nathan Arnold, Christian (Kyliegh) Arnold, Nevaeh Arnold, Makayla Arnold, Daniel Arnold, and Kayla Pittsley, as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents Joyce and Walt Pittsley, both of Cincinnatus, as well as his Uncle Norman (Betty) Maricle of South Carolina and his eldest brother Vern (Patricia) Pittsley of Cincinnatus. He is also predeceased by his partner of thirty years, Carolyn Joyce Schmidt, of South Carolina, his sister-in-law Marie (Veryl) Pittsley of Norwich, and his great-granddaughter Phoenix Arnold.

“Chub” was interred in a private ceremony at Wayside Rest Cemetery in Pharsalia, NY, on Friday, November 7, 2025.