James "Kite" Lamure Kitelinger

James L. Kitelinger James Lamure “Kite” Kitelinger passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home following a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. He was reunited with the love of his life, Nancy, after 8 years. Jim was born in Warren, Pa on January 27, 1943, to the late Marshall G. and Jane A. McConnell Kitelinger. He graduated from Warren Area High School in 1961. During his younger years, Jim worked at the family business, Kitelinger Excavating. He resided in Deland, FL with his parents for a brief time. While in Florida, he attended the 1st Nascar Race at the Daytona International Speedway. He also enjoyed spending time at the family cottage and boating on Chautauqua Lake and driving his hot rod cars. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Seabees NMCB 11 from 1965 through 1969. Kite was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving 2 tours as a heavy equipment operator in the Northern Icorps Area. He received numerous medals during this time including 2 Purple Hearts. He loved to tell anyone that would listen to his stories of his time in the war. Jim married Nancy L. Kelly on October 29, 1966. They moved to Port Hueneme, CA. for 3 years while he was in the Navy. They spent 48 blissful years together raising their family. After returning to Warren in 1969, Kite worked at Ansell & Solock, Warren Post Office, Warren State Hospital and United Refining Company. He retired from URC in 2003 after 31 years of service. In his teenage years, Kite belonged to the Clutchman Car Club, then the American Legion # 135 and Eagles 313. Jim also belonged to the NMCB11 Reunion Club where he and his wife tried to attend every year. While raising his family, he enjoyed camping with his in-laws, boating and teaching his younger three kids to water-ski, golf, and spending time with family and friends. Kite also enjoyed traveling to various locations, most notably: Walt Disney World, Virginia Beach, Washington D.C., Mississippi, Maine, and winter vacations in Florida with his wife. He attended a Navy Seabee Reunion with his son in California in 2015. He is survived by his four children: daughters Tammy Tutmaher; Kelly Schwanke and husband John; Tracey Caldwell and husband Mickey; son Jimmy Kitelinger; his faithful dog, Roscoe; grandchildren: Dylan Tutmaher, Emily Bailey and fiancé Chase Elmquist; C.J. Tutmaher, Garrett Bailey, Hayley Bullock and husband Jacob; Wes Schwanke and wife Dominica; and Austin Schwanke; great-grandchild, Rowan Schwanke; two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, aunts, several cousins, nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Nancy on December 24, 2014, and father and mother-in-law, Paul and Ida Jean Kitelinger. A private military ceremony will be held for the family. A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Post # 135, 412 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA 16365 on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 210 North Street, Warren, PA 16365, or Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA, 16365.