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Thomas Hill Obituary
Thomas Hill entered into rest on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 77.
Son of the late Joseph and Margaret Hill of Cadillac, MI, he was born on May 23, 1931 in Pitts, PA. He married Margaret Murphy Hill in 1954, who survives him at home.
Tom will be well remembered and tremendously missed by all who knew and were touched by him. His family and friends will remember him for his generosity of spirit, patience, kindness, warmth and love for his family and life. May he rest in peace.
He was a Korean War Veteran with the rank of Staff Sergeant with campaigns, assault of Inchon, Capture of Seoul, and the Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosin campaigns.
A life long pressman, working for the Times Herald-Record, American Book, New York Tribune and Newark Star Ledger.
In addition to Peg, his loving wife of 54 years, he is survived by his daughter Maureen and her husband, Chris Brophy of Wallkill, NY; and sons: Eugene and his wife, Francis Hill of Sacramento, CA, James and his wife, Carol Hill of Goshen, NY, Thomas and his wife, Debra Hill of Wilton, CT; his grandchildren: Patrick, Christopher, Thomas, Alex, Siobhan, Callum and Fiona. Tom has two sisters, Patricia and her husband, Lloyd Johnson of Royal Oak, MI and Mickey and her husband, Andy Anderson of Satellite Beach, FL, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2008 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Donovan Funeral Home, 82 S. Church St., Goshen, NY.
A Funeral Service will take place at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Murray Ave., Goshen, NY on Monday, August 11, at 10 am.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or the Goshen Volunteer Ambulance Corp., 7 New St., Goshen, NY 10924.
Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, 845-294-6422. For directions or to leave condolences, please visit www.donovanfunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Nanette Angelone (Vavricka)
August 11, 2008
Tom - and family: Sympathy and thoughts for you all at this sad time.
Bob Murray
August 8, 2008
Moe, Gene and the rest of the family, our sincere condolences to you all in your time of grieving. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Bob & Harriet Murray
Dorathea McBride
August 8, 2008
With sincere sympathy to the Hill family.
Dorathea and Frank McBride
anne kelley
August 8, 2008
Dear "Hill" Family,
"Uncle Tom"..as known by us in the neighborhood....was a wonderful, friendly & such a kind person! Our childhood was a wonderful experience on Orange Ave. & your family was a major part of it. Our prayers are with you all during this time of loving reflection.
God Bless...The "Mitchell Girls"...
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