In Memory of

Richard

William

Hill

Condolences

Condolence From: Robert DeLaurentis
Condolence: My family and I recently heard about Rich's passing: we got to know him well through his work at friendly Honda and we will never forget his extreme kindness and heartwarming personality. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Saturday April 21, 2018
Condolence From: Jeanne Damore Vacca
Condolence: Rich was the best person in Honda Service. He always took care of me and my family with all his heart and so kindly. We all missed him so terribly when he left, and we mourn him so sadly now with you all. He was a gem of a person! With my deepest condolences at this sad time, I am so sorry for your loss. Jeanne Damore Vacca
Friday April 20, 2018
Condolence From: Pat and Joe Damore
Condolence: We learned today from Veronica that Rich had passed and we were shocked. Rich was terrific and took care of us at Friendly's for years. Rich will be missed and we are sure he will rest in Peace with God. Rich was a great person.
Friday April 20, 2018
Condolence From: Mark Palombo
Condolence: We arrived at dark and found our way up to the first level of Breakneck. As we talked the early light revealed the details of what moments before was a mountain’s silhouette on the opposite side of the Hudson and the beauty of the river. We were then mesmerized by the whale like song of steel on steel echoing across the water as a long freight train started slowly to snake its way north along the river’s edge. It was one of those wondrous moments when the world revealed itself as though for us alone. All seemed to awake as a plane flew by above, cars began to appear and a commuter train sped through the tunnel beneath us. The cool morning air felt good as we began to climb. The clouds like so many islands spaced perfectly in the blue sky above and the Hudson River valley below. I remember how we laughed as we joked that you, Ricky Hill, looked like Randle Patrick McMurphy from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and you said Mark and I looked like the patients from the mental hospital. That day with it’s heat and the gypsy moths defoliating the trees seemed to underscored the odd intensity of life being consumed, of us being alive and how beautiful, grotesque and surreal things could be at times. Rick, that memory has a vividness like few others. It deeply saddens me we will not once again make that climb together. Our friendship, your’s, Mark’s, Jimmy’s and mine, goes back to a time when we were forming and being formed by each other. You were always a touch stone for me, for us, friends like no other. Time went by too fast. I always had a profound respect for your kindness, intelligence, knowledge, your creativity, both musically & artistically, your curiosity and the love and pride you always expressed for your family and friends. I will very much miss you. May peace and love accompany you on your journey my dear friend. Mark Palombo
Wednesday April 18, 2018
Condolence From: Nancy
Condolence: To my brother, Rick, whom I loved and adored. You were the best of the best. Such a loving, kind, thoughtful and caring individual. Always putting others before himself. Not only a great brother but a great son, uncle and father. We weren't just brother and sister most importantly he was "My best friend" or as Rick would put it "We were Bestie's". My heart is broken with your passing. I love you and miss you dearly. I'll always be with you. Your loving sister, Nancy
Monday April 16, 2018
Condolence From: Michael Bonadonna
Condolence: Rich was a GREAT GUY and will be greatly missed. I've known Rich thru Friendly Honda for 23 years. He always treated me with respect, compassion and understanding. Over time I would like to say, we became friends, I miss my friend. Best wishes and prayers to his Mother and family.
Monday April 16, 2018
Condolence From: Veronica "Vern" Sarles
Condolence: It was my honor to not say co-worker or even Friend but FAMILY when I speak of you Rich. Almost 21 years we shared the same space and developed the bond that lasted right up until the moment God called you home I will think of you often and I know I will miss you always....I love you Dear Friend .
Monday April 16, 2018
Condolence From: Brian walsh
Condolence: To family and friends of Rich Hill,I worked 18 years with Rich and this is a huge loss ,there aren't enough kind words to say about Rich, I'll miss you terribly my friend.
Sunday April 15, 2018
Condolence From: Edna Sanders
Condolence: Nancy and Family, May Gods Heavenly Light give you Peace during this difficult time. Ricky and I have stayed in touch since Freshman Year at Oakwood. His Soul was very loving and kind. Now he flys pain free with the Angels. He will always be in our Hearts. Love to all of you. Nancy when you find time please contact me.
Saturday April 14, 2018
Condolence From: Linda Dorrer
Condolence: To the family of Rich Hill, Those of us who knew him only through his service and friendships with the customers at Friendly Honda, are saddened by the loss of this kind and special person and, had we known how soon he would leave us, we would have let him know how much we have appreciated his kindness and help through the years. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.
Thursday April 12, 2018
Condolence From: AW
Condolence: To the family and friends of Richard, in this difficult time take refuge in God for he is a help that is readily found in times of distress Psalm 46:1
Thursday April 12, 2018
Condolence From: Carole DeWoody
Condolence: Dear Mary & Family: My heart goes out to all of you as you mourn the loss of Rick. Please know you are being kept in our thoughts and prayers, and I hope all the good memories you hold in your hearts will help ease the pain felt at such a time as this. May the burden of your bereavement be made lighter, knowing others are sharing the load. Most Sincerely, Carole DeWoody & Family
Thursday April 12, 2018