Gerard R. Hillenbrand
- Jan 25, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 26, 2024
1930 - 2024
OBITUARY
Gerard Hillenbrand, 93, passed away on January 25, 2024. He was born on May 5, 1930, in Ridgewood, New York, to Elsie and Peter Hillenbrand. He served in the army during the Korean War. Gerard was married to Elinor Hillenbrand for 44 years and they had three children, Richard, Peter, and Mary. Gerard was a dear brother to his sister, Audrey. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, Maria and Aidan, daughter-in-law, Pat, and many nieces and nephews. Gerard was a mechanical engineer and was involved in numerous Engineering Societies. He was a devout Catholic and served in his church, Our Lady of the Snows, Floral Park, Right to Life, Home School Association, Nocturnal Adoration, Holy Name Society, and as an usher for many years. He will be missed greatly by his friends and family.
VISITATION
Monday, January 29
2:00 - 5:00 PM & 7:00 - 9:30 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
FUNERAL MASS
Tuesday, January 30
9:45 AM
Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church
258-15 80th Avenue, Floral Park, NY
INTERMENT
St. Charles Cemetery
2015 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS
Please send donations in Gerard's memory to Fr. Kevin McBrien at
Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church, 258-15 80th Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11004
Dear friend Mary, and your brothers Peter ad RIch. thinking of you all at this difficult time. Your dad lived a full and wonderful life. He is with mom now, reunited souls at last. May you remember him fondly with memories that make you smile. WIth love, Dana and Jeff Bonomo
My favorite memory of Mr. H: the way he once asked Anne-Louise what she does for a living.
I'm going to need an assist from AL or Mary on the exact words.
It was along the lines of "Are you gainfully employed?" but much classier, like: "Do you come from independent means?"
Precious and polite and jovial and welcoming.
Thank you, Mr. H, for being Mary's dad.
Mary, Rich and Peter- Please accept our sincere condolences.
May God hold your dad in the Palm of his hands
Rich, Peter and Mary...I am so sorry to hear that Uncle Gerry has passed. Without a doubt, you have taken such good care of him over these past years. I am thinking our Mom's and Dad's are now all back together again! The photo of Uncle Gerry is exactly how I remember him! It made me smile.
Sorry for your loss Mary. I know the pain of losing a dad. I buried mine yesterday. Rest in peace,