Kentwood, Michigan
HILLARY - Patrick E. Hillary, Sr., aged 89, died in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on Thursday, September 16, 2004. He was born in Grand Rapids on May 15, 1915, the son of an Irish immigrant, William Hillary and Margaret McCarthy Hillary of Bowne Township. Known for his Irish wit and zest for life and...
Read MoreI cherish the times spent with uncle Pat. He was my only uncle and a great one. Pat added a lot of humanity to the world around him. My thoughts of comfort, caring and love go out to all of the Hillary family.
Dave Zakem
September 21, 2004 | Vientiane, LAOS
Hello. I wish I could have attended the funeral, but am at Auburn University for school. I am Dennis and Gloria's daughter and have always heard such entertaining and wonderful stories of Uncle Pat through my dad. I very much enjoyed meeting many of you at the Hillary Reunion in 2002 and keep his family in my prayers. I'm sure his stories will live on.
Bridget Hillary
September 19, 2004 | Auburn, AL
I agree with Laura, the obit reflects Uncle Pat and all the reasons he was so loved. My special place for him and for Aunt Vi is that they were always so darn nice to me. Uncle Pat, we'll all be up there in time and we'll miss you tell then.
Gloria and Denny Hillary
September 19, 2004 | Groveland, FL
I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Pat's death. I don't think I have ever read a more special obituary. I know you will all find comfort in the many memories you have of him.
Laura Quinn
September 19, 2004 | Jackson, MI
