John Hill
08/24/1926 - 08/23/2012
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Obituary For John Hill
John Hill, 85 of Rockland died on August 23, 2012, one day before his 86th birthday at his home surrounded by his family and cared for by Old Colony Hospice. He was born in Boston, son of the late Frederick and Mary (Willard) Hill and was raised and educated in Roxbury. He attended Boston Trade High School.
John has made his home in Rockland since 1990. He was a daily communicant of Holy Family Church in Rockland after becoming a Catholic in 1999 through the RCIA Program of the church. He was a Eucharistic Minister at Masses and brought communion to the homebound.
For many years he was employed at the Carney Hospital in Dorchester as a stationary engineer keeping the heating and cooling systems in good repair. He enjoyed building model ships, clock repair and loved steam engine trains. He maintained his fitness as a member of the Mall Walking Club at the Hanover Mall.
Husband of the late Una (Snay) Hill, he is survived by his children, Sandra Joyce of Rockland and Deborah Alvarado and Karen Sperazza both of Boston. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The Hill family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life on Monday August 27, 2012 from 5-8 PM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. Rockland. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday August 28, 2012 at 9:00 AM in Holy Family Church. Donations in his memory may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370.
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Visitation
17:00 PM - 20:00 PM
Funeral Mass
09:00 AM
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05/25/2021
I love u very much and miss uuu
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05/25/2021
Grampa this candle is for u for light and love your family misses u do much rip love uuu
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05/25/2021
Love you sorry I wasnt around but I do love you may you rest in peace with grandma...xoxo
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05/25/2021
Gone but never forgotten. We love you so much and miss you even more. We will cherish the time we had with you and have comfort knowing you are in a better place. You are with grandma now and can truly rest in peace!
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05/25/2021
Love u grandpa miss uuuu god bless your up in heaven now with grandma resting peaceful love uuuu so much
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05/25/2021
To John's family, John was a wonderful person as welll as friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. May your wonderful memories of happy times with him along with many prayers help you all get thru these dark days ahead. As John always said, " God loves you and so do I" God Bless, Judy
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05/25/2021
Hey everybody my mom sandy would like to thank you for all of messages u sent for dad and family thank u all for your support
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05/25/2021
dear sandy and family i was very sad to hear the news of your dad's passing but god knows he fought hard and long my prayer is for all of you love jeannie
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05/25/2021
your memory will always live on miss and love u my u rest in peace.......
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05/25/2021
To all my family members I"am so sorry couldn't be there love and miss u all so so so much!!!!! my god be with u all stay strong yours truely Richard Alvarado ps my email is [email protected] Johns memory will always live on god bless
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05/25/2021
Hey grandpa I miss u so much and love uuuuu I think about U all the time god bless papa rip now your wit grandma love uuu
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05/25/2021
I miss u dad love u xox
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05/25/2021
I would like to express my condolences to Sandy and the family for the passing of your father John. May he finally rest in peace. He will be deeply missed by all. May God bless you all and keep you all in his grace.
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05/25/2021
Missing you everyday, you will be missed but never forgotten rip love u xoxo
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05/25/2021
Sandy & family, So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great neighbor and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Midge, Everett and Anna
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05/25/2021
I Love u grandpa miss u everyday xo I think about u all time I wish u were here
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