Colin Pitt, age 17, died on Friday, September 20, at 12:10am.

Colin attended Countryside school, followed by Centennial High School and then the Novak Academy. He loved music, video games, Magic card games, and pets. He loved talking, listening to, and helping people. He had a strong sense of social justice, and was not afraid to stand up for what he believed in. He also had a mischievous sense of humor.

Colin is survived by his mother, Claire Barker, father, Lenny Pitt, brothers Michael and Brian Pitt, uncle Wil Barker, sister-in-law Caitlin Pitt, and grandparents Lois Kaplan, Ida Pitt and Hy Weisberg.

A memorial service is planned for 5:30 pm Monday, September 23, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 309 W Green St, Urbana, IL.

Donations directed to the Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation (jbrf.org) are appreciated.