Bruce Brendan Davitt, 73, of Pullman, WA passed away September 19, 2022 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA.  Bruce was born December 25, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York.  He grew up in Queens, graduating from Holy Cross High School.  He attended Fordham University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree.  Bruce married Christine Connelly at Fordham's Chapel in 1971.  Bruce served in the United States Navy during Vietnam and returned to New York following his honorable discharge in 1973.  It was then that Bruce and Christine moved to Pullman.  He received another Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology as well as his Master's degree from Washington State University.  Bruce went to work at Washington State in the Wildlife Habitat Management Department where he served until his retirement in 2019.  Bruce was an avid Cougar fan, attending all football games through the years.  He enjoyed gardening, playing guitar and watching SiFi and Mystery series on television.  Bruce loved animals and was always at the ready to adopt a new pet.  He is survived by his sister Joyce Klimoski and brother-in-law Michael Klimoski of New York, NY.  In addition to his parents Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Christine in 2021.  A memorial service, honoring both Bruce and Christine's lives will take place at Corbeill Funeral Home in Pullman, WA on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 6 PM.  Everyone is asked to wear Cougar attire.  Memorial donations are suggested to the Whitman County Humane Society.