Charlotte Ann "Cappy" Pittman, of Port Arthur died at her residence in La Joya, Texas. She was 77. Miss Pittman was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Henry and Anita Pittman. Mr. Pittman was the owner of the Riggle & Pittman Concrete Company of Port Arthur, Texas. Raised in Port Arthur, Texas, Cappy played organ for the First Christian Church and often sang in the choir alongside her friend Janis Joplin. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School, and was a majorette of the Red Hussars Drum and Bugle Corp then ultimately graduating from San Marcos Academy. Cappy received a BFA in Music Composition from the University of Miami. While enrolled, Cappy became a member of the Tri Delta sorority, later elected Chapter President. As a student at UM, Cappy was crowned "Miss Miami" and went on to compete for the title of Miss Florida. During the pageants talent portion, she performed Rachmaninoffs Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, 18th variation. She went on to obtain a Masters from Barry College, studying with legendary pianist Ivan Davis. Later, she attended The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York and the Vienna Conservancy in Austria. When her formal musical education was finished Cappy continued to be supportive of the fine arts. She was a member of Miamis Young Patroness of the Opera, Miami Philharmonic and the Miami City Ballet. All of these organizations had educational programs which benefited from Cappys skills. Cappy married Marty Blitstein of Miami Beach in 1967 and they had a son, Marc. The couple were later divorced in 1982. Cappy talents landed her a position with the internationally acclaimed Houston Grand Opera. She later taught high school music, becoming a well-respected private piano teacher in Houston, taking her students to national and international competitions. Miss Pittman is survived by her brother Mark, her sister in-law Happy Arellano, both of La Joya, her only son Marc Blitstein, her daughter in-law Heather Blitstein and her two grandchildren Jacob and Noah of Los Angeles. A visitation will be from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hot Springs, Arkansas under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home.
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Anonymous
July 28, 2019
I realize that it has been awhile since Cappy passed. She was roommates with my older sister (Patsy King) at San Marcos back in 1958. She came to our home in Palacios, Texas for a visit. She was such a sincere and nice person. Have thought about her often, and just found this information about her. My sincere condolence to her family on their loss.
Anonymous
December 17, 2018
Mark so sorry for your loss of Cappy. She was surely loved and will be missed. Love ya Mark
Anonymous
December 12, 2018
Mark, thoughts and prayers to you and your family at the passing of Cappy. Many memories of your family. God's peace and love to you. (My mom, Avril, and her siblings Shirley and Kerny are her first cousins; Amy's children.)
Anonymous
December 12, 2018
Our condolences to the family of Cappy. She was a wonderful piano teacher to our son and we have very fond memories of her. Based on her piano training in late elementary school to our son, he was selected for the percussion section in middle school band. He has now gone on to be a proud member of his college marching band drumline. She made his passion for music. We will never forget her. May she rest in peace.
Anonymous
December 12, 2018
Cappy was a Wonderful Lady and Friend. She will be in our Prayers and missed greatly.
Anonymous
December 11, 2018
Mark, Robert ,"Bobby" just emailed me about Cappy. My deepest sympathy. Although she and Robert graduated together, I have such found memories of her as my piano teacher. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. Take good care. Always, Maxie