Jeffrey M. Wittig
SACO — Jeffrey M. Wittig, 64, formerly of Saco, Maine, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine.
The son of William Wittig, and Constance Field, Jeffrey was born on Oct. 27, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the second oldest of a blended family of nine children. Jeffrey graduated from Mohawk Trail Regional High School in 1976 and then attended Drew College and Marlborough College, playing rugby and performing in a band. Jeff attended Greenwood Music Camp in Cummington, Massachusetts, every summer, where he learned to play the trumpet.
Having met the love of his life, Elaine, on a blind date on Aug. 20, 2002, they’ve spent the last 20 years creating memories with their four children and six grandchildren. They enjoyed working together in their mortgage company, traveling around Europe, adventuring around the country, and spending time with friends and family. Jeff’s recent birthday was spent at their favorite Cabin in the Woods and Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington, Connecticut.
Jeffrey enjoyed music, reading, boating, traveling, and writing. He authored and published a book, “Winnie’s Corks.” He treasured his lifelong friendships created through yearly traditions with his Durin’s Bane crew. Wherever he went, Jeffrey made friends and learned everyone’s story. He spent his life growing his group of friends, soaking up the sun, and recounting all of his adventures.
Before retiring from a career in sales and finance, Jeff spent his last decade working for CARFAX, where he forged many relationships with his co-workers and the clients he serviced throughout New England. They all became his second family!
Jeffrey is preceded in death by: his mother, Constance; his stepfather, Salvatore Silipigini; and his father and mother-in-law, Ovila; and Alice St. Michel.
Jeffrey is survived by: his wife, Elaine Valliere Wittig, of Saco; their four children, Elizabeth Meyers (Josh) of Seattle, WA, Drew Wittig (Erin) of Coral Gables, Florida, Heather Valliere Thyng (Dan) of Biddeford, and Nathan Valliere of Portland; and their six grandchildren are Vada, Wyatt, Coco, Maxwell, Madison, and Jackson. Jeff is also survived by his father, William Wittig (Sandra), of Florence, Massachusetts, Stes-mother Mary-Lou Wittig of Florence, Massachusetts; his sisters, Sarah Wittig of Annadale, Virginia, Antonia Desrosiers (Ralph), of Winsor, Connecticut; and his brothers, Jon Wittig of Portland, Mario Silipigni of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; stepbrothers, Bob Silipigni of Lawrence, Kansas, Warren MacCallum (Kaitlyn) of Hanson, Massachusetts, Trevor Cowdell (Niamh) of Naas, Co. Kildare; stepsister, Katie MacCallum of Easthampton, Massachusetts; and many cousins, nephews, friends, and second families.
Jeff will be deeply missed by all and especially those who called him Dad, Son, Brother, Roon, J-Dub, Darlin, and most of all, Grampy.
As Jeff requested, a celebration of life will be held at a later date when the weather is warmer. One of Jeff’s favorite quotes was – “There’s the right way, the wrong way, and The Wittig Way!”.
A very special thank you to all that took such great care of Jeff – Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Richard Kutz at Plastic and Hand Surgical Associates, Dr. Letellier, and Dr. Alveraz at Martins Point Healthcare. Maine Medical Center Trauma, ICU, and Intermediate Care, and especially the staff and nurses at Gosnell Hospice House who, made those last days for Jeff a very comfortable, loving, and compassionate place for him and his family.
Donations in Jeff’s memory and name can be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/Donation; Maine Medical Center, https://www.mainehealth.org/maine-medical-center/philanthropy/donate-now; and Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, https://www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/gosnell-memorial-hospice-house.
The Hope Memorial Chapel is respectfully handling Mr. Wittig’s arrangements.
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