Robert Bittner
March 29, 1949 - April 06, 2025
Visitation: Saturday, April 19th from 2-6PM, Devlin Funeral Home, Inc. 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15229
Service: Private
Bittner
Robert P.
Age 76, of Hampton Twp., passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Beloved husband for over 20 years to Hongwei (Nie) Bittner; Loving stepfather of Josh Oster (Veronica) and Yanpei Ai (Miranda); Proud grandfather of Beau and Elouise; Brother of Dave Bittner, Tom Bittner, Marilyn Birkner and Ed Bittner; Rob is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Pittsburgh native, Robert grew up in Mount Washington and received a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Carnegie Mellon University. Robert enjoyed a long career in technology and software in a wide variety of areas such as NMR research, oil field detection, medical record archiving, cybersecurity and even mail sorting. Robert enjoyed entertainment in many forms. He was a patron of the arts with season tickets to both the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the Pittsburgh Public Theater, of which he was a supporter since their earliest days. Over the years he enjoyed basketball, tennis, skiing, and especially golf. In quiet moments, Robert enjoyed reading novels, especially histories, and doing the crossword. He was no stranger to the television either, following many different series and watching professional sports. Robert was a diehard fan of the Penguins and the Steelers; he never missed March Madness, and nearly every weekend would be spent enjoying the latest golf tournament with a glass or two of scotch.
Friends will be received on Saturday, April 19th from 2-6PM at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15229
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/
As Miranda’s parents we were lucky and fortunate to get to know Rob through her and through our holiday dinners that we got to spend with him, Hongwei, Yanpei and Miranda. We discovered that not only was Rob a very intelligent man he was also a very good cook. Meat , mashed potatoes and very delicious handmade pies. How lucky were we. We also found out that Rob and I had a McHugh connection. His mother was a McHugh and so am I. Small world. We will sadly miss him and our time we would have spent together in the future.
Sue and Larry Boca
Dear Wei and family, very sorry for your loss. Rob was always a joy to be around at work
I am sorry to hear this news but when I think of Rob the two things that come to mind were how smart he was and how he could make people laugh.He will be missed.
So very sad, my condolences to the Bittner family. I first met Rob in kindergarten, went through 12 years of school with him. He was always a happy , clever guy.
I remember Bob and his brother as kind and smart members of our St Justin class of 1967. I valued their contributions and friendship. My condolences to the family.
Friends from the earliest days of elementary school at good old St.J’s. Rest in peace, Rob.
Dear Hongwei (Nie) Bittner, Dave Bittner, Ed Bittner,
Words cannot express how we feel for you at this most difficult time. Know you are loved and in our thoughts and prayers.
Dolores & Darlene Petrelli
Rest in peace my friend.
We grew up with Robert and Mount Washington, and went to Saint Justin’s together. Prayers being said for his family and friends may he rest in peace