Brian Howard Hill

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Howard Hill, 62 of Tewksbury, originally from South Hamilton, on February 7, 2026. Brian was a devoted husband of 33 years to Pamela (Giardina) Hill, son of Howard Taffy Hill and Virginia Lee Hill, and father to Brenna Cerretani and her husband, Andrew of Amesbury, Casey Goulet and her husband, Nicholas of Methuen, and Daniel Hill and his wife, Rebecca Ketterer of Ipswich. He was a devoted grandfather to Lucy and Ruby Cerretani, Morgan and Olivia Goulet, Georgiana Hill, Abigail and Lilliana Schleich. Brian also leaves behind his siblings: Bradford Hill and his wife, Aimee; Kimberly Allen and her husband, Harold; Nanci Neenan; and Shelley Buchanan. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Carmel Candela, and her husband, Salvatore; brother-in-law, Mark Giardina, and his wife, Lisa; and many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Brian is predeceased by his infant son, Mason John Hill.

Brian was cherished for his kindness, wisdom, and generosity. He touched the lives of everyone who knew him, and his memory will live on through the many stories and moments shared together. Brian will be dearly missed by all.

Brian was a 1982 graduate of Hamilton/Wenham High School. He continued his education studying computers at Northeastern University and Wentworth.

Brian started at a young age working at Hill's Family clothing store alongside his parents and siblings. He is also retired from The Hamilton Fire Department, where he served as an on-call firefighter/EMT for over thirty years.

Brian continued his professional career working as an EMT and Teacher, fostering others on their career path in EMS, while also teaching CPR and First Aid. Currently, Brian was employed by Lahey Hospital, Burlington, MA in their EMS department where he loved his work and always felt he made a difference. He will be greatly missed by all who had the honor to know him.

His funeral service will be at the Campbell Funeral Home, 6 High Street, Ipswich, on Tuesday, February 17th at 12pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours prior to the service from 10am to 12pm. Burial will be at New Highland Cemetery, Ipswich. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Brian's memory to New England Donor Services, 60 First Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com.