Frank-Hill-Obituary

Photo courtesy of M. John Scanlan Funeral Home - Pompton Plains

Frank A. Hill

Pompton Plains, New Jersey

Mar 20, 1919 – Jan 5, 2012 (Age 92)

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BORN
March 20, 1919
DIED
January 5, 2012
AGE
92
LOCATION
Pompton Plains, New Jersey

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M. John Scanlan Funeral Home - Pompton Plains Obituary

Frank Ackerman Hill, 92, retired Air Force colonel, died peacefully on January 5, 2012 at Bohlman Manor in Birnamwood, WI.  Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. at M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, 781 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, on Sunday, January 8.  A  Mass of Christian...

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I have a photos of him in uniform I found in old house Dumont nj

Dear Aunt Linda and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great loss. I, too, remember the stories my father told us about our "famous" Uncle Frank! Our dad was very proud of his brother! And I was, and am, very proud to belong to such a wonderful family! God Bless You all, Love, Cousin, Kathy

Thank you for your service to our country Colonel Hill.

Uncle Frank, you are the most honorable and loyal man I have ever known. We are so lucky to have had you in our lives. We miss you so much.

On behalf of the American Fighter Aces Association I wish to express our condolences on your loss. I never met Col. Hill, but we did correspond. If I can be of help in completing his biography please let me know.

Frank Olynyk
Historian, American Fighter Aces Association.

This was a great man.

You're courage, wisdom, love for others, and love for our country has set the bar for generations to come in our family. In particular your non-stop passion for Grandmom is legendary - spanning from her name painted on your Spitfire cowling right up to holding her hand on your final night here. Your ability to succeed while passionately seeking adventure (in aviation and all other pursuits) will be your everlasting legacy.

If we can follow in your...

Aunt Linda, my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family over the loss of Uncle Frank. He was truly a member of our greatest generation. I have many rememberances of not only him but of the stories my father used to tell. So sorry that I could not get back to NJ. Love to all, Jim

Col. Frank A. Hill

What a guy! Taciturn unless prodded by sincere interest in his exploits, full of humility, grace and strength. I miss having him in my life.
Albert Marsico, nephew

Uncle Frank - Our thoughts, love and
prayers are with you. Love Al and Vi