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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Dennis Gittens. We will remember him forever. TRIBUTE: You may leave a tribute below (max. 6 lines). STORY: You may leave a short story (greater than 6 lines) by clicking the "Stories" tab above. You may also upload your special photos. ********************************************************************************************************************* A memorial service we be held on Saturday, November 9th., 2013, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the Piro Funeral Home, 251 Dekalb Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11205.
Phone: (718) 789-1535
*********************************************************************************************************************** A memorial service is pending on Wednesday, March 5th., 2014,
10:00 AM -11:00AM, at St. Crispin's Anglican Church, 55 Alberto Street, Woodbrook, P.O.S. Trinidad.

October 26, 2014
October 26, 2014
Yes a year has passed since my dear brother left me so suddenly with out saying good bye and today I continue to miss you dearly.Pablo you were always a true caring and devoted friend and I would always remember you. Rest in peace my brother and rise in glory
October 22, 2014
October 22, 2014
I regret that I didn't really know my cousin Dennis even though he lived only a block away from me in Trinidad...my loss. But somehow, viewing this site has reimbursed some of that loss. Thank you Deanne and Giselle for letting me catch a glimpse of Dennis' life. And as you all remember his passing this Sunday, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
love,
Paula (McLeod) Ramsay
September 28, 2014
September 28, 2014
Miss you Pablo. May you continue to rest in peace. From your cousin Gail.
September 25, 2014
September 25, 2014
On this the 69th Birthday of my dear beloved friend and brother I want not just to wish him a happy birthday but to remember him as being a true, loyal, sincere friend who I will always remember. As it approaches a year after his passing I still find it rather difficult to come to terms with his passing. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. A great friend he was. Love yuh Bro
September 24, 2014
September 24, 2014
Remembering you on your special day. Rest in peace as your memory continues to live on.
September 24, 2014
September 24, 2014
One year ago God took you home for a reason that we will never understand. Today would have been your birthday, and I know for sure there would have been a "grand" celebration, but for whatever reason, it's not so. May you rest in peace as your memory continues to live on
January 13, 2014
January 13, 2014
I will miss you Dennis, I cried when I heard the News.....everytime you're in trinidad around Carnival you will pass and check me & family out in St.James, When I was in New York for the First Time ,you showed me around.Thanking you and your brother Junior & Auntie Brownie for Knowing you guys in '06, You're the one & only Dennis "Pablo" Gittens............you will be surely missed. may your SOUL rest in peace in jesus name
November 27, 2013
November 27, 2013
Brother Poem: Written By Sister Lystra Funderburk

I wrote this as therapy as I though it would be good for me.

Never though it could be you, I NEVER wanted it too.

My tears will never go away, my heart seems like it has been thrown away.

While flying to see if it was true, memories of you ran through my head, and I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT MY BROTHER IS DEAD.

The last time I spoke to you, I promise to take care of you.

Always thought you would be around, not knowing you were on the ground.

I looked at you and I saw peace and that gave me some relief.

Now it is time to say goodbye all I feel to do is break down and cry.

Love you brother
November 16, 2013
November 16, 2013
"Our condolences to all the Gittens family on the passing of Dennis. This is from Bruce McLeod and family, Toronto, Canada. It is not easy to miss a family member so close to you all. God bless you all and comfort you all through the coming days."
November 12, 2013
November 12, 2013
I find it very difficult to accept that my brother and friend of over 50 years has left me just like that without a sound or murmur.Pablo epitomized caring,love for others,a sense of humour,impecable integrity,love for the Steel pan and the Bands from Wood brook(Starlift,Invaders,Phase2),a TRUE loyalist and a patriot beyond reproach.With all the faults he had I loved him still. R.I.P PABL
November 8, 2013
November 8, 2013
Condolences from the entire Lewis Family:Rita, Clayton, Glenda, Brenda, Lennard and Stephen. Remember when I first visited New York in 1981 for 4 days.Pablo took me to several places including the Empire State Building . Cousin Dennis R.I.P

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November 5, 2013
November 5, 2013
Around Carnival time I would often meet Dennis along a street in Woodbrook and I knew he would, before returning home, drop by for a visit. He seemed to have all the latest news and would add some humorous anecdote to what he had to relate. Debbie also wants to say that she remembers him as being a jovial and carefree person. He will be missed.
November 4, 2013
November 4, 2013
R.I.P Pablo....Roxane and I remember you fondly....I remember 'Roasting Breadfruit with Red Seal and salt meat in the back garden in Alfredo Street...
October 31, 2013
October 31, 2013
So long Pablo. I don't remember a time in my life when I didn't know you. The Gittens and Lee families spent so much time together - Easter in Toco, Carnival limes, helping to make costumes for Starlift, waving flag for Invaders, pelau in the stands when the band crossed the stage, sailor bands and powder, pushing pan. R.I.P. my friend.
October 31, 2013
October 31, 2013
I knew him Pablo since I met him in 1972. He made us laugh especially at parties. I knew 2 sides of Pablo - the party side and the serious side. I remember when I saw Pablo in the deli on Lexington Avenue on a Monday morning and I did not recognize that Pablo. What a shock!!! After that I knew another side of Pablo that I really loved. See you again my friend.
October 31, 2013
October 31, 2013
I will like to thank Dennis for filling my life with joy, excitement and lots of memories. He was a true friend to me and my family. There were two sides to Dennis, sober and non-sober. I experienced both and to summarize our friendship, what a genuine intelligent person. He will surely be missed and my condolences to his family.
October 31, 2013
October 31, 2013
Thanks Giselle for sharing... I am only now learning of Dennis' passing, and am so sorry to hear. He will be missed by all you for his colourful character. Your comfort is in knowing that he joins his parents.
God willing, we plan to be home for Carnival.. we will be able to attend the memorial service. Eulan and Rusty. God Bless you all
October 31, 2013
October 31, 2013
Uncle Dennis, you will be truly missed. I remember you taking my sister and me to the candy store around the corner in Brooklyn,teaching us how to play "jacks".You bought me my first deck of magic cards, and we could always count on you for a tick tack.Last Christmas you spent with us,teaching my son to play bottle n spoon.
R.I.P. "Pablo".
October 31, 2013
October 31, 2013
Uncle Denis, what can I say... It was just last Christmas that you were teaching me how to beat bottle and spoon, in the kitchen.I was looking forward to a day when we will beat bottle and spoon together, because I have been practicing. I may not have as many memories as everyone else but you will be missed just the same. R.I.P
October 30, 2013
October 30, 2013
Carnival will never be the same without you, It was carnival this year (2013) when I last saw you on Alberto St. Gone, but will never be forgotten. My memories of you will always be fun and laughter, May God be with you. Peace. RIP
October 29, 2013
October 29, 2013
Dennis, the "one and only" a very unique human being. You left us unexpectedly, but with many memories. You will never be forgotten for the many ways in which you impacted this family. Gone but not forgotten. R.I.P. Ps.116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints
October 29, 2013
October 29, 2013
R.I.P Pablo. We will miss your sense of humor, your giving spirit and your presence at family functions. Woodbrook, Starlift and Invaders will also miss you, especially at carnival. You have left us with many memories and you would never be forgotten.
October 28, 2013
October 28, 2013
We will miss you Uncle Dennis. You took my sister and me to the Empire State Building for the first time, taught us how to fly a wasp (jack spaniard) on a thread in our backyard in Trinidad, and encouraged us to play fun word games that made us think. We will miss your bottle and spoon rhythm section at Christmas and carnival time. May you keep the rhythm going in heaven.

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October 26, 2014
October 26, 2014
Yes a year has passed since my dear brother left me so suddenly with out saying good bye and today I continue to miss you dearly.Pablo you were always a true caring and devoted friend and I would always remember you. Rest in peace my brother and rise in glory
October 22, 2014
October 22, 2014
I regret that I didn't really know my cousin Dennis even though he lived only a block away from me in Trinidad...my loss. But somehow, viewing this site has reimbursed some of that loss. Thank you Deanne and Giselle for letting me catch a glimpse of Dennis' life. And as you all remember his passing this Sunday, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
love,
Paula (McLeod) Ramsay
September 28, 2014
September 28, 2014
Miss you Pablo. May you continue to rest in peace. From your cousin Gail.
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A few of my cherished memories of Pablo.

November 26, 2013

Pablo was my cousin, he was my father's sister son.Pablo was a very kind and concerned person. He was family oriented and cared deeply about others.He always tried his best to fulfill promises he made to others, and little things meant a lot to him. Whenever he was going to Trinidad, he would ask me if I had anything to send home and he will take it for me. Pablo often asked about others ,my brothers and sisters.  Pablo always return my phone calls. Even when I am in Trinidad he calls to find out how thing were going. He used to enjoy telling me about the latest news in Trinidad.When he looks at the "Weekend Round Up " Trinidad half hour news on Sunday mornings in New York he would make sure to call and talk about the highlights. The last time I spoke to him, I called him to tell him some Trinidad news  that Conrad, my brother, told me about . I grew concerned when I called  him a couple of times some days later and he did not return the calls. When I discovered him after he "passed", I was truly shocked. I was hoping that nothing was wrong with him.  Pablo, thank you for  being there for me, love you, I will miss you.May you rest in peace.

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October 31, 2013

Dennis Courtney Gittens was born on September 24, 1945 to Mr and Mrs Errol Gittens, Sr., in the country of Trinidad and Tobago.  Dennis, throughout his life was an individual of exceptional intelligence and perception.  There was nothing in worldwide politics that Dennis wasn't capable of conversing in, especially the politics of his beloved country Trinidad and Tobago.  Because of his knowledge of current and past events, he was able to keep us folks updated with day to day happenings.  I have always found him to be a man with tremendous insight.  Dennis always seemed to know what was happening around the town, sometimes reporting news to his colleagues long before it even hit the newspaper.  He was well liked by his many peers and will surely be remembered for his participation in the local steel bands both in NY and Trinidad.  His love for local culture was genuine and deeply felt as he had a heart for children and music (especially calypso).  Surely, everyone will remember him with the bottle and spoon at Christmas time clanging to calypsoi and paprang music.  Regardless of where he was in a "lime", one could guarantee that once there was music playing, Dennis would find a bottle and spoon.  He loved people and life and he surely lived it to the fullest doing the things that he enjoyed most.  A unique person of great character and strength, Dennis will always be remembered by those who knew him best. Rest in peace brother.

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