Theodore "Pete" Mitoraj, 83, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020. Born in Meriden, Connecticut, Pete was the son of the late John and Mary Mitoraj. Pete earned his bachelors degree in mechanical and chemical engineering from Tri State University. He worked for Havester for 19 years, before working at ITT for 20 until his retirement. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Pam Evans Mitoraj; children, Mary "Mollie" Mitoraj, John "Pat" Mitoraj; grandchildren, Nicholas Holmes, Patrick Mitoraj, Kimberly Lieb; great-grandchildren, Cruz and Leo Holmes. Pete was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Mitoraj; and his sister, Eleanor Stacey. A Memorial Mass will be at 10:45 am, Sunday, February 23, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church for the Ave Maria House. FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements.