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Joseph Hilton Obituary
Joseph was a telephone technician for Verizon, where he has been working for twenty-four years. He was a member of Belmont A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served on the Usher Board, was a former trustee, and was a mentor in the Boys to Men program. He was a New England Patriots fan. His smile was infectious, and he was liked by everyone who met him. Joe had a smile for everyone, a kind heart, he was funny, and full of life and caring.
The funeral for Joseph will be held Friday, August 8, at 11 a.m. in Temple Emanuel, 280 May Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours will be held Thursday, August 7, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hilton Children's College Fund, in care of Bank of America, 651 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01603.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Hilton
Paula Reid
August 26, 2008
I would like to express my sympathy to the Hilton family. I met Joe when I worked in Worcester. What a super nice person and he had a wonderful laugh. He will be missed by many.
Stephanie Merchant
August 25, 2008
Mr. Hilton will be truely missed. He was such a great great guy. He loved his family soooo very much. He was like a second father to the "Catalpa Circle Crew" (the neighborhood). We all loved and respected him. I can remember the night the girls were scared that their were people in the field, Mr. Hilton, my father and Mr. Szklarz went down the field with protection (bats and what nots) to make sure everything was alright. Mr. Hilton even went as far as to yell at the neighborhood kids to stop trashing it. hahahahaha.. Or he yelled at Katrina, Christine, and I to eat salads instead of junk even though he would be the first one to offer us candy and pizza and wings he had just bought. hahahahaha.. He always had a welcoming smile and a LOUD laugh. I will miss all those things. To Mrs. Hilton, Joey, Katrina, David and Lil' Javianna, You all have lost a great man but he will forever be in your hearts. I love you all and hope you'll all get through this rough time in your lifes. Im here for each and everyone of you.
latefa price
August 19, 2008
Dear Margie & Family Were so sorry to hear about Joe, he was a Good man. I know he's in a better place right now, smiling over his family. God bless
Beverly Arrington
August 15, 2008
He will be remembered for that wonderful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Miguel Llopiz
August 11, 2008
It doesn't take a life time to recognize a great person when you meet them. I knew Joe in high school and always knew he was a once in a life time friend. My famliy and I pray for you in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Maddox
August 8, 2008
Mr. Hilton was a wonderful man and a great father. He was always smiling and made everyone around him feel comfortable. He will be missed, but he will always watch over his family. Mrs. Hilton, Joey, Katrina, and David, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Faith and togetherness will carry you through.
Love,
Jennifer Maddox
Robin Tucker
August 8, 2008
To the Hilton Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Joey was a wonderful person who really left you with a smile. I thank God for allowing me the privilege to know Joey. God Bless you and he will see you through.
With deepest Sympathy,
Robin (Johnson) Tucker & Family
Saundra & Fred Givens
August 7, 2008
Our deepest sympathy is extended to Joey, Katrina, and David Hilton.
It will be the little things that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles,
the laughter.
And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push away the pain
and bring the smiles back again.
May God continue to bless each of you and your family.
Tracy Vega
August 7, 2008
To The Hilton Family,
May God Bless You And Your Family At This Time.
Tracy, Jose, Taylor and Mariah!
Rozelle and Toni Jenkins
August 7, 2008
To the Hilton Family: Our Deepest Sympathy. Joey was an wonderful person with a good heart and beautiful smile. May God and your fond memories comfort you during this diffucult time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Rozelle and Toni Jenkins
Marilyn Price-Reels
August 7, 2008
Dear Hilton family,
I was so sorry to hear about the death of Joe, The Usher with the beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God continue to bless you. Your sister in Christ.
Marilyn Price Reels
Emma Brown
August 7, 2008
To The Hilton Family.
My Deepest Sympathy to you and the entire family. I know that your hearts are full of pain and sorrow, just remember that our God never makes a mistake. Sometime we do not understand the reason things happen. Be blessed in knowing that Joe is with our God. We will truly miss Joe's beautiful smile. No matter where Joe was he always had a smile on his face. God bless you and the family.
Denise Wolfenden
August 7, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about Joe's death. I remember you all from Goddard and also from St. Peter's basketball, and Joe's kind spirit. We will be praying for you all during this difficult time. Thankfully we know that Joe knew the Lord and is alive, which gives true comfort. Denise Wolfenden, Ryan Kelley and Alyssa Kelley
Tina ( Johnson) Hughes
August 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Malissa Osei
August 7, 2008
Mr. Hilton was a great man who cared deeply for his family and loved ones. He was incredibly funny, the kind of man who brought a smile to your face every time. I feel very privileged to have been blessed with his presence and kindness. He will be missed but never forgotten. You family and friends will carry your laughter and sense of humor with them always. God Bless Mrs. Hilton, Joey, Kat, and David
Loren Jones
August 7, 2008
My condolence to all of the Hilton Family. every person who knew Joey knows he was the kindest and funny person. He will be missed by all.
Lynda Reed
August 6, 2008
To the Hilton Family,
On behalf of my mother Velma Reed, and my sister Claudia Reed, we want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to your family during this difficult time.
May God continue to comfort and give you the peace that passes all understanding. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you.
Terry and Earline (Wilson) Randolph
August 6, 2008
To the Hilton Family, May God bless you and comfort you at this difficult time of sorrow. We offer our prayers and our deepest sympathy. Our memories of Joey are above all , his smile , lots of laughter and his positive and playful attitude.. We are so sorry for your loss.
DONNA ABRAHAM-WOOD
August 6, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you all from the Abraham family and SafeSide Ins.
Stanley to you my heart goes out i understand your grief Joe will sadly be missed he actually kept Abe alive for the past 4 yrs.. now there in another place together making everyone laugh till they cry... God Bless you all.. and my deepest sympathy..
Blake Hampton
August 6, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
ester beako
August 6, 2008
to Veda and the children, you and the entire Hilton family are in my prayers. Joe will be missed by so many.
esther beako
August 6, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Christine Goebel
August 6, 2008
Mr. Hilton was a true man, he was a good person, and an even greater father! He loved and cherished his family very much, including his extended family that is our neighborhood! He will be deeply missed and always carried in our hearts (with his jujyfruits in hand)!
Mr Ernest Safford
August 6, 2008
sorry to here about you loss my prays are with you and your family
Gwen Davis
August 6, 2008
Margie & Family,
It has been awhile since I have seen
you. We are deeply saddened by Joe's death. He was a good man with a kind nature and a great sense of humor. He always had time to share a laugh with you. He will be dearly missed.
Gwen and Gordon Davis
Sandra Alafberg
August 6, 2008
To the Hilton Family,
Joey will be definately missed.
God Bless all of you.
Sandra Alafberg aka Laney Alston
Irene Best
August 6, 2008
My thoughts are w/you and your family. I attended St. Paul's Grammar School with the Hilton's and lived up at Castle Park. I remember the last time I saw Joe was about 5 years ago and he remembered me after 30 years....
God bless.
Irene Best
Richard J. Sylvia, Jr.
August 6, 2008
Joe and I were friends while attending UMASS. He was funny as heck and always had a smile on his face.
My prayers and condolences are extended to members of the Hilton family and friends of Joe.
Charlie Williams
August 6, 2008
I worked with Joe many times over the years. It was always a pleasure.
He will be missed.
Janice Dyer
August 6, 2008
Butchie, Lisa, Veda and the rest of the Hilton family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you in this trying time. May Gods kind hands hold you tight.
An old Castle Park friend
Muriel Price Geter
August 6, 2008
My heart is so very heavey upon learning of Joey's passing but I know that he is in a better place and at peace with GOD. May his family find peace knowing that he is with GOD.
Kenny Troy
August 6, 2008
The quiet quality of this young man has always served to show a friendship. He was a handsome man in many ways, and it showed with all his heart. His time here was way too short, and he will be missed by all that came to know him. My prayers and thoughts are with the family, and know that God will now keep him save.
Muriel Geter
August 6, 2008
My heart is so very heavey upon learning of Joey's passing but I know that he is in a better place and at peace with GOD. May his family find peace knowing that he is with GOD.
Craig Safford
August 6, 2008
To Margie and family, Stanley, Lisa, Veda. I am very, very, sorry for your lost. It has been a while since I seen joey, but he was a really nice and funny guy, all the way back to Davis Street. My prayers are with you, may God bless you all.
Rose Johnson-Adams
August 6, 2008
Margie and Family,
I was truly shocked to learn on Monday Joe had passed. Right now I am at a loss for words. Margie trust in the Lord. He is your refuge and your fortress. I will continue to pray for you and your family that God will sustain all of you.
Renée Safford-White
August 6, 2008
Dear Hilton Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Joey as being a very nice and kind person growing up together. You have my deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Frankie Chapman
August 6, 2008
Dear God:
Into your arms he returns,
sharing his moments of loss
and all he has learned,
You greet him and rejoice
as he gave your words voice changing the lives he touched
by sharing the possibility of choice
and caring so much,
I was blessed to have shared
in his spirit and to bash in the
radiance of his smile. I
open my heart as the Angels
Sing his praises and you lovingly
embrace your child.
My prayer is that his family finds
peace in knowing he is home with
you, and that the world finds evidence he existed,
in all the things they do,
for it is in their living
that his life . . .is
never through.
Amen-
May Love and Light be yours.
Ronald Macon
August 6, 2008
To the family of Joe Hilton -
Words are so inadequate at a time like this, but hopefully knowing that so many people loved Joe and miss him will provide a measure of comfort.
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Douglas Safford
August 6, 2008
To the Hilton Family
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. My deepest sympathy are with you at this time.
Joey was a good friend and person to all he knew.
Nancy (Riopel) Iaccarino
August 6, 2008
Dear Alicia, Stanley and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know that your brother Joe was as nice a person as you all are. Keep and treasure your memories of him deep in your hearts and he will always be with you and watching over you all. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly
Debra & Anthony Maddox
August 6, 2008
Dear Hilton Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you ALL. Joe will always remind a part of our heart and with the Lord; his life/memories will sustain you ALL.
God Bless
Debra, Anthony, Jennifer & Camille Maddox
Joyce McNickles
August 5, 2008
My prayers are with you all.
Joyce McNickles
BJ Arsenault
August 5, 2008
I would like to express my sympathy to the Hilton family. Joe will be missed by all who had contact with him. He was a good person and a pleasure to work with.
Leah Hazard
August 5, 2008
To the Hilton family...it is my deepest regret to hear of your lose of your husband, father, brother, uncle and dear friend to so many of us. Joey will be missed greatly...but always loved. He had a big heart and warm soul that shined out to all that knew him. Your memories will bring you much comfort and peace...as he remains deep within your hearts. He may be absent from the body...but is present with the Lord. God bless Joey and all of you.
Pamela Jones
August 5, 2008
To the Hilton Family: I was deeply saddened to hear of Joey's passing. You are all in my prayers. May God bless each of you every day. With much love,
Pam Jones
gilbert and brenda jenkins
August 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jacquelaine Wells
August 5, 2008
To the Hilton Family our deepest sympathy. No words can express how we all feel about the passing of a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you. May God Bless you all.
The Wells, May & Brace Families
Kisha Brown
August 5, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you all.
Kisha
gayle anderson
August 5, 2008
To the Hilton family,so sorry for your loss. joe was fun to be around and always like talking about the fun we all had on davis st (hill). i'm going to miss him also. love you all.
Peter Daigle
August 5, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss, my five years working with Joe at Verizon leaves me with many nice memories. My best memory of Joe was his concern for his entire family; he was dedicated to doing his best every day to provide for them.
Betsy Fontaine
August 5, 2008
Stan and the entire Hilton family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Joe was always a great friend and co-worker at the Phone Company.
He will be remembered by many.
Betsy Fontaine
Vanessa Wilson
August 5, 2008
To The Hilton Family,
I extend my deepest sympathy to your entire family; along with many, many prayers. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to know Joe and I will miss him dearly. May God be with you.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Wilson
August 5, 2008
To The Hilton Family,
I extend my deepest sympathy to your entire family; along with many, many prayers. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to know Joe and I will miss him dearly. May God with you.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Jeffreys
August 5, 2008
I would like to wish my sincere condolences to the whole Hilton family. Especially Margie and the children. We have always and will remain family and Joe was another Jeffreys brother and vice versa. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love, Butch
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