David R. Hill

Dave passed away on June 4 in Bridgeport, CT. He lived in Garden City for many years, first on Jefferson Street and then on Ninth Street. He moved to Connecticut to raise his children and then retired to Great Barrington, MA, living in a home on Lake Mansfield that was built by his grandfather. He was a member of the 501 st Parachute Infantry at the end of WWII. After graduating from University of Vermont, he worked in Saudi Arabia for two years. He received an M.A. from New York University and worked as a CPA in New York City and retired as manager of special audits and projects, NY Power Authority. Even after moving, he never missed a Garden City Assembly dance-and never sat out a dance! He was a world traveler and an avid reader. Ask him anything and if he didn't have the answer, he would have it for you by the next day. And yet he was a handy man and could fix anything. He loved spending time on the beach and visiting New York City. His other hobbies included the stock market, gardening and nature, His easy going personality, ready smile, quick wit, and helpfulness endeared him to family and friends. Sadly missed by his children, Laurie Howe, Andrew and his wife Patricia, and Alexander and his wife Anjanette, grandchildren Davey, Victor, Danny, and Caleb Howe, Andrew, Christopher David, Vanessa Hill, Fiona and Remy (David Ramsay Hill, named for his grandfather, in the Scottish tradition), his sister, Elizabeth Lawder and her family. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday June 9 at 11 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, Great Barrington. Calling hours will be held on Friday July 8 from 4-7 p.m. at the Birches-Roy Funeral Home 33 South Street Great Barrington, MA