Obituary of Theodore C. "Ted" Hill

Hill, Theodore C. Troy Theodore C. Hill. 78, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Born in Troy on December 30, 1940, he was the son of the late Theodore Karl and Rose Ann Brehm Hill. Ted was a bartender at Germania Hall for several years as well as working for Rensselaer County as a security guard and for the Dept. of Aging driving and assisting seniors with different errands and activities. He was a former member of the Troy Elks and an avid bowler, bowling at the Latham Bowl in the Semi Classic and Monday Night Classic and at Hi-Way Recreation and at one time bowling a 299 game. Ted was a diehard Red Soxs Fan. Ted was the beloved husband to the late Mary Ellen Bourke Hill who passed on February 7, 2018. Ted and Mary Ellen where married on September 15, 1973 at Our Lady of Victory Church in Troy. He was the father of Theodore C. (Shannon) Hill, III of Brunswick, Matthew T. (Kate) Hill of North Greenbush and Kristen M. (Jason) Driscoll of Latham; brother of Carole Anne (Kenneth) Shippee of Cohoes; three cherished grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. A Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 7that St. Josephs Church, corner of Jackson and 3rdStreets, Troy at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may also call at the Riverview Funeral Home, 218 2ndAvenue (corner of 104thStreet), Troy, on Friday, September 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment in St. Peters Cemetery, Troy, will be at the convenience of the family. The family would like to thank the staff at Van Rensselaer Manor, particularly those on A-2, that gave such wonderful and loving care to Ted during his time there. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial; contributions in Teds name to either the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110 or St. Josephs Church, 416 3rdSt., Troy, NY 12180. Share condolences on line at: www.TheRiverviewFuneralHome.com Visitation 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday, September 6, 2019 Riverview Funeral Home 218 2nd Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180 Funeral Mass 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday, September 7, 2019 St. Joseph's, Troy 416 Third Street Troy, New York, United States 12180