Hill, Richard F.

Richard F. “Dick” Hill, 93, of Avon, husband of the late Patricia (Kain) Hill, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Chester and Juanita (Slater) Hill, Dick served in the US Navy during both World War II and the Korean War. Dick retired as an Officer with the Hartford Insurance Co where he hired and mentored many new employees. He had lived in Avon since 1972. Dick was a proud member of VFW Post # 3272 VFW and Prince Thomas of Savoy Italian Club. Dick enjoyed tennis in his younger years, golf, playing setback and dancing at the Italian Club events. He also was a member of the Hartford Insurance Group Golf League for many seasons. He leaves his three sons Rick Hill and his wife Ginger of St. Petersburg, FL, Scott Hill and his wife Lisa of Avon, and Mark Hill of Avon; 5 grandchildren Zachary, Isabella, Fisher, Maddie and Wyatt Hill. Besides his wife Patricia he was predeceased by two sisters Mary Jane Lockwood and Marjorie Kelly. His family will receive friends Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 5-7 PM at the Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Road, Avon. Family and friends may gather Friday, November 4, 2022, 9:15 am at Carmon's followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at the Church of Saint Ann, 289 Arch Road, Avon. Graveside services with military honors will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. Contributions in Dick's memory may be made to either VFW Post # 3272, PO Box 297, Avon, CT 06001 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 280285, East Hartford, CT 06128. For directions or condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com

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