JOEL HILLMAN Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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New York, New York

HILLMAN--Joel, II. "Gone Fish'in," died December 26, 2011. A World War II fighter pilot and Cornell graduate. His smile and sense of humor were contagious. He is survived by his wife Henrietta Pantel Hillman and his children Jane, John and Thomas (Jennifer) Hillman. He leaves behind two sisters...

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Henrietta, I was just thinking about you and Joel and telling stories about our amazing trip to Norway, the Shetland Islands and the U.K. when I worked on the cruise ship and you came as part of the Cornell crowd. You two made such a remarkable impression on me and I still have the beautiful scarf that you gave me. I remember Joel telling me "never to refuse champagne because life should always be celebrated," and that "you could fall in love at any age" -- he was so wise. He told me his...

Patty Bovie

January 09, 2019 | Wellesley, MA | Friend

Henrietta, please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Christopher Skadeland

January 03, 2012 | New York, NY

Henrietta and family,
Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy on Joel's passing.

John and Lucy Myers

January 01, 2012 | Winnetka, IL

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