PLATTSBURGH – Matthew L. Hillman, 65, of Haynes Road, passed away on July 6, 2025 at the CVPH Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Amsterdam, NY on May 3, 1960, the son of Carl and Barbara (Paris) Hillman.

Matthew served in the United States Navy from September 11, 1978 to September 10, 1984. He retired from US Customs after serving from November 1987 to May 2016.

He married Stacey Leege Tripp on August 4th, 2001 in Plattsburgh.

Matthew had many interests including beekeeping, riding motorcycles, writing, watching movies and sampling good pie in diners all over the country. His greatest joy was spending time with his granddaughters.

Survivors include his wife, Stacey Hillman; daughters, Heather and Holly Hillman and Erin & Miguel Engelhardt; in-laws, William & Beverly Leege; brothers, Brad (Patti) Hillman, John Paul (Sabrina) Hillman, Marc (Tami) Welden and Bill (Misty) Welden; sisters, Dawn Snyder, Belinda Crane-Isenhower (Steve); Monica (Michael) Staves, Jeri Lynn (Mark) Holloway and Marlene (Chris) Villanova; brother in law William Leege, sister and brother in law Sandi and John Karafa; grandchildren, Grace and Caroline Engelhardt; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Barbara and Carl and his brother, Eric Weldon.

He will be remembered for his generosity and quirky sense of humor.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Turnpike Wesleyan Church. The family invites you to wear Hawaiian shirts to honor Matthew.

Memorial donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers, St. Jude’s Hospital or the Turnpike Wesleyan Church.

To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.rwwalkerfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.W. Walker Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 69 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY.

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Eric Lewis

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Matt was always such a good natured soul on and off the job at NASOC Jacksonville FL. And I knew our business was going to be handled well when he was onboard the airplane. It was great to fly with him. Fair winds and following seas.

NICK CUNEO

Yesterday

Matt, I am sure your gone to be with Jesus and do good things for him in Paradise just as you did for everyone here. You will be missed by all, we will miss your good sense of humor along with you always finding the good in everything. But most of all we will miss you telling us of your adventures riding across America on facebook. The Lord is your shepherd and he will watch over you and take care of you for all eternity.

John O´Leary

Yesterday

Matt, you touched many people during your life, especially in the U.S. Navy and Customs and Border Protection. You will be missed, but your memory will live on with your family, friends and all of your former co-workers. Matt, Rest in Peace and may your family be comforted that you are now with God.

Jerry Lunceford

July 30, 2025

We were in radar school at Grumman and he would all of a sudden throw an empty coffee cup on the floor and yell grenade! Then he´d jump belly down on top of it. He was also known to walk on his hands at party´s! And I was told he like to hide up in a tree and scare trick or treaters. Crazy guy, I´ll miss him.

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Jennifer lord

July 30, 2025

You'll be remembered VERY fondly in our hearts, Mr. Matt You were such a great friend/ member to all of us who were blessed with your presence!! Until we meet again keep those paws clean and know that you made such an impact in our lives... RIP & sending strength and love to your family during this difficult time Your family at #1619

Andy Gonzales

July 30, 2025

You were one of a kind Matt. I always enjoyed talking to ya when we happened to be deployed at the same time and location. You had such a smile and joy for life. Miss seeing you buddy. Rest in peace.

Jeanie Blankenship

July 30, 2025

I flew with Matt at US Customs in Corpus Christi. One of the nicest guys in our office. Always kind and smiling. My sincerest condolences to Matt´s family and friends.

Philip J Lavigne

July 29, 2025

Going to miss you Matt, had alot of good visits at the Legion. God Bless. Your buddy Phil.

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