HILARY METTES Obituary

Brother HILARY METTES, S.T. (Age 93)
A Missionary Servant of the Most Holy Trinity, died on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was in residence at Father Judge Missionary Cenacle, Adelphi, MD. He was born in Missouri in 1923. Prior to entering his Religious Order, he lived and worked in Kansas City, employed by Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. His entrance into the Novitiate at Holy Trinity Alabama was in 1950. He was assigned to his Order's seminary in Silver Spring in 1953 and has since resided in the Washington area. Perpetual Vows were pronounced in 1956. Early assignments were in communications and fundraising. He served 33 years in the headquarters of the Missionary Servants, which included 26 years as Secretary General. For several years, he taught catechetics in three Silver Spring parishes. Brother Hilary served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Ear, Inc., a radio reading service for the blind. He served as Director of Communications of the former Mission Secretariat, under the direction of the late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He is a past board member of the Thomas More Society of America, and was a member of the Catholic Historical Society of Washington. He served for many years as a volunteer at So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.), a soup kitchen in Washington, DC. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Father Judge Missionary Cenacle, 1733 Metzerott Road, Adelphi, MD, Wednesday, March 8, from 4 to 8 p.m., with prayer service at 7 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Contributions in Brother Hilary's memory may be made to Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 7, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for HILARY METTES

8 Entries

Audrey Hundertmark

March 1, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I pray for Brother Hilary weekly and I will not forget him as he was an important part of my life. God bless you Brother Hilary.

Audrey Hundertmark

March 1, 2021

I still pray for Brother Hilary. I continue to think of him and miss his smiles and sense of humor. He remains a missed part of our family. Rest in Peace!
Audrey Hundertmark

Joe Morra

April 3, 2017

One of the kindest individuals I've ever known. He was a friend to my parents before I was born...and he never missed calling my mother on her birthday. I am so pleased that I had a chance to know him over the years, and I am forever grateful for the example of generosity he demonstrated all the days of his life. My only regret is that I am just now learning of his passing...I am sorry to have missed the celebration of his life!

Kevin Morton

March 8, 2017

When I think of a kind soft-spoken gentle man its my uncle Hilary.

Maurice O'Connell

March 8, 2017

Brother was such a wonderful person and a delight to talk with. I will offer Mass for the repose of his soul and let the members of the Historical Society know of his passing. My prayers for all the Holy Trinity community. Fraternally, Rev. Msgr. Maury O'Connell.

Kevin Tucker

March 7, 2017

Both sad and happy to hear of Bro. Hilary's passing. What an awesome life! Like so many others, he had an enormous impact on our entire family. 11 years ago, he helped to Christen our first born, Calvin Hilary Tucker. I was always tickled to be the butt of his jokes and truly honored to have his love and daily prayer. I will miss him in this life and hope that he will advocate for my safe passage into the next many years from now, as he is certainly honored in God's Kingdom now. Grateful to have known him and called him a friend and mentor.

Brother Hilary with my brothers and I in Dec 2016.

Audrey Hundertmark

March 7, 2017

My family knew dear Brother Hilary for over 50 years. I was a young girl when he would grace our home many times for dinner and family social occasions. When my father was in Vietnam, he would pick my brothers and me up and take us to the circus and on other fun excursions. He was a wonderful addition to our extended family. He graciously performed the eulogy at my mother's mass in Jan 2017. He was an inspiration to us all. He had a remarkable sense of humor. May God bless him in his forever home. With love, the Hundertmark family

Robert D. Smith

March 7, 2017

About five years ago, I was traveling and working in the Silver Spring area. I had the opportunity to join the retired Priest and Brothers for dinner at Father Judge Missionary Cenacle in Adelphi, Maryland. I had the opportunity to have dinner at Brother Hillary's table and catch up on my family and career. I was inspired by Brother Hillary's interest and activity in his retirement. Brother Hillary, always gracious and kind showed personal interest in me and made me feel welcomed.

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