Patriot Excavating Corporation is a family-run business incorporated in Acton, Massachusetts in 1998 by brothers A.J. Pittorino and Phil Pittorino. The brothers are the third generation in a family of excavators, having carried on the tradition of their late father, Joseph Pittorino, owner of New England Excavating and Development, Inc.
AJ and Phil Pittorino credit their father, Joe Pittorino, with much of their knowledge and expertise in the excavating profession. Both men worked with Joe and his company, New England Excavating and Development, Inc. while growing up in Acton, MA. His recent passing has inspired the brothers to continue his legacy and tradition through their company.
Patriot Excavating Corp. specializes in large-scale public, private, commercial and residential site work including sewer, water and drainage installation, earth moving and fine grading. The company is fully equipped to handle all aspects of excavation. Patriot has a solid reputation for quality workmanship and meeting job deadlines.
Patriot Excavating Corporation has an established bond line in order to perform public work such as Mass Highway roadwork, town utility projects and federal jobs. The corporation is Massachusetts DOT Highway pre-qualified and all of its employees have a minimum of 10-hour OSHA safety certification.
In addition, Patriot will also handle smaller residential jobs including septic systems, house lots, additions and utility tie-ins. The company’s skill and wide range of equipment enables it to handle these jobs with ease and efficiency.
Anthony J. (A.J.) Pittorino (owner) graduated from Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY in 1997 with a BA in Business Management. He started Patriot Excavating Corporation in 1998.
Felix J. (Phil) Pittorino (owner) attended the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Boston where he studied business management and engineering. Phil also established and ran All-American Excavating while attending college. Following his education, he joined Patriot Excavating in 2002.
