Hope K. (Kittell) Fitz

Hope Fitz

1934 - 2025

Woodstock, CT - Hope Fitz, 91, beloved mother, friend and professor, passed away on August 9, 2025.

Hope was born in California, where she lived, earned her Ph.D in Asian and Comparative Philosophy and taught philosophy, until she moved to CT in 1988 to embark on her journey to ultimately become Professor Emerita of Comparative Philosophy at ECSU, published author of two books and numerous articles in scholarly journals and an international speaker. 

Her family, beloved dog, friends, neighbors, students, writing and her work as the Director of the Peace and Human Rights Committee at ECSU are what brought her the most joy. 

Hope leaves two daughters, two sons, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and her most cherished Great Pyrenees. 

According to Dr. Hope Fitz, her greatest legacy was all those (students, readers, etc.) for whom she was privileged to enlighten and share her vast knowledge, wisdom, kindness, courage, humor and often ultimately engaged in spirited scholarly discussions. 

We all lost a brillant, spirited, hard working, funny and absolutely unique individual, who left an indelible imprint on everyone she met, whether in person or through her life’s work. She will be sorely missed, as she embarks on her next transcendental adventure. 

Hope would have been ecstatic to know that in lieu of flowers, a gift to Paws Cat Shelter Inc. would mean extra care, food and treats for unloved cats in her community.  Paws is a 5013c, Woodstock cats.org.

There are no calling hours.  Funeral services and burial are private.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, is directing he arrangements. 

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