1958 - 2020
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The Life Of James Patrick Joseph Hill
James Patrick Joseph Hill met our Lord on April 16, 2020. He was a victim of the CoVid 19 Pandemic. He died at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge under grave circumstances. Due to restrictions no family or priest were allowed to be present at the hospital and no funeral will mark the end of his life. In consolation he received an Apostolic Pardon through the Catholic Church.
He was the oldest of three children born of George and Sophie Hill. He has a brother Robert, a sister in law, Cami and a sister Suzanne. His early years were spent in New Jersey. He attended Catholic Schools through College and remained a faithful practicing Catholic to the end. During High School He was selected as an exchange student and spent a year in Denmark. This sparked his love of travel and languages. At Boston College he sang and traveled with the Boston College Choral and sang at the Mass in Boston Common Celebrated by Pope Saint John Paul II. He had a passion for music and art and was gifted in both areas. He sang in Churches and sketched beautifully he loved to play the piano. He was selected as a Fulbright Scholar in college and traveled to Germany for a year. He went on to study at the University of Chicago and Harvard. He lived in the Boston area for most of his adult life.
During the next phase of his life he became an uncle. He was very attentive to his nieces and nephews. He spent every holiday, birthday and special event by their sides. He is loved and will be missed by Lauren, Kimberly, Daniel, Stephen and Maria. He will also leave some wonderful friends that must be named as they were so important to him – Paul, Fr. Scott, a Jesuit Pauline scholar in Rome, Ken, Todd, Thalia, Janis, Jeff, Gerard, Charlie, Donya, Veena and Ulla. He loved his coworkers and clients. He spoke frequently of the old days with Aunts, Uncles and cousins.
He would frequent museums, loved fine food, classical music, reading and Red Sox games. He had many books and read them all. I would describe him as brilliant, compassionate, faithful and strong.
Please keep him in your prayers.
A livestreamed graveside service will be streamed at www.dolanfuneralhome.com at 11am on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Arrangements are by the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, MA. Live streaming and guestbook are available at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Veena Mishra
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I met Jim years ago at the University of Chicago, and we kept in sporadic touch. He was a wonderful person, unusually wise, compassionate, accepting, giving, interesting and interested. He had the gift of friendship, and of enjoying and fully living in the moment. I am grateful to have known him. I have magical memories of museum and art gallery visits, leaf peeping, catch-up conversations. My condolences to his family, and to his other friends.
Jeff Sposato
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Jim was one of my oldest friends. We met as section leaders at Quincy Point Congregational Church in 1989 and remained friends ever since. Peter and I will miss him very much.
Suzanne Allen
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I must start by saying I can not believe he is gone. I can not believe I will not see him again. As a child he entertained me with stories, making clay figures, making me laugh, playing games. As I grew he taught me about the beautiful things in life, art music, history. When I had my children he was a constant source of wisdom, encouragement, and companionship. As the children grew he was always present for their milestones. He is part of the fabric of my being and my life’s greatest loss to this day. I will treasure the memories of visits to museums, restaurants, beaches and historic places. We shared our faith, life’s joys and sorrows. May he be at peace with Christ and continue to inspire me with his wisdom until I pray we meet again.
Gerard Lavatori
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I met Jim when we were both students at Boston College in 1978. I remember talking with him on campus and at Friendly’s and various places in Boston over the years. After graduation we ran into each other working at the same office building in Boston and reconnected and stayed in touch ever since. We traveled together at times in Maine, on Cape Cod, in California, Las Vegas, and Europe. We visited many museums together. He was so knowledgeable in many areas and always a great conversationalist and listener. He was always a good friend, kind, and generous. We kept in touch over the phone pretty well despite the distance. Over the past year we spoke almost weekly and often for hours. I’ll really miss him. May he Rest In Peace. My condolences to his family and other friends.
Silvia Santos
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My heart is truly saddened by the passing of such a gentle soul. I will always remember him as the nicest of co-workers and a brilliant and accomplished man of faith. May he be resting in peace in Heaven with Christ Savior and my sincerest of condolences to his close family and friends.
Richard Florentine
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I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Jim Hill, from whose friendship I was enriched.
I graduated from BC with Jim and our common friend Scott. It is a solace to remember how Jim served as a faithful alumnus in his always finding a way to be of service to others throughout his life through his sharing his love for music, art, beauty and friendship. His gifts were an enrichment to those who got to know him.
His death was so tragic; and perhaps a consequence of serving others in his work.
I feel blessed to have known Jim and extend my sincerest sympathy to his family and friends.
May the Lord whom you loved, greet you with His Merciful Love, Jim.
May you rest in His Peace
Rich Florentine, MD
Anthony & Melanie Savino
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Jimmy was a wonderful cousin and will be deeply missed. Words cannot describe how sorry we are that he has passed. Our condolences go out to everyone in his family. May God guide you all through this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Aaron Dermarderosian
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My Sister Ali & I knew Jim and Thalia and others for many years, since grade school in fact. Jim and his extended family through my Mother Sheila & Father Aaron were also our extended family. We met thanks to the dedication and kindness of those who worked in health and human services for years. We feel such a profound loss at this time and our hearts go out to all of his friends, family and the Parrish where he worshiped. Jim you were a great, warm, fun and friendly man who we will always and forever miss
Ed Byars
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Jim was a kind and gentle man. He will be missed.
Laura Fish-kelly
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You will always be remembered as a big teddy bear. You had a kind heart and a great love for life. You will be missed. Laura and Jim Kelly
Siifa
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RIP James you will be missed by all of us at beaverbrook south street Waltham
Stephen Powell
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You were a good man who was loved by all who knew him .He had a calming effect on people .May you rest in peace . Till we all meet again .Your friend and coworker Stephen Powell
Charles Powell
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Rest in peace.Till we meet again Your friend and fellow worker .. Charles.powell
Paula O'Donnell
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Jim, may God and His angels welcome you home with all of the love and warmth you brought to the lives of others during your time here. Thank you for bringing your many gifts to my life. I will miss our long lunches in Boston with Silvia as well as your quick wit, kindness, and the way you never let people feel alone in this life. My heart goes out to Jim’s many beloved family members and friends. Fly high and free, dear man.
Alice Wadden
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James Patrick Joseph Hill had a very special and blessed service at the cemetery. Thanks to all who were there. Condolences to all the family and friends. ( I was a member of St. Luke’s choir for many years.)
Sharon (Szafranski) Lauer
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So very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I last saw Jim at my father’s wake and have exchanged holiday cards for many years. Truly a wonderful man. My deepest condolences and prayers to all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace.
Thalia Vitikos
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Dear Jim,
I miss you beyond what any words can express. I love you. I know you have returned home from where we come. In my heart I know you are at peace and in my heart you forever exist. My friend, you will not be forgotten… 35 years of shared experience. I will miss our deep conversations, walks in nature, trips to Italy.. Rome and Assisi where we followed in the footsteps of St Francis, a simple, humble man turned Saint. Jim, you lived this simplicity, humility, kindness, with laughter, intelligence and wisdom. My friend, be at peace, nestled in Our Creator’s Love. Until we meet again,
with love, Thalia
Diane Hyde
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Very sad to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a very kind,compassionate and thoughtful soul.He was very calming in his approach to stressful situations…Rest in Peace Jim.
Liz Cavano
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I was privileged to meet Jim at Greater Waltham Arc/Opportunities for Inclusion. He was so kind and very lovingly cared for the individuals at his residence. It was always a pleasure to see him and talk about how they were doing at home and in our day program. May peace be with you and thank you for sharing your gentle spirit.
Anthony Morollo
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I did not know James but my son did. Like a few other music lovers he would attend spring recitals by students at a local conservatory and he attended a few of my son’s. I read he was an accomplished person but also know how much his casual, quiet encouragement meant to these students. I mourn the loss of a soul we could use among us now more
than ever. May his memory forever be a blessing to all who knew him.