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