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Gary William Hill, 84, of Sugar Hill, GA, peacefully passed away on June 25th, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and kidney failure.
Born in Montreal, Quebec to Charles Gerard Hill and Marjorie Helen McQuitty the family soon moved to Springfield, Massachusetts where Gary excelled early in sports and was an avid fisherman. He attended Wilbraham Academy and eventually finished high school at Springfield Technical High School. He excelled in both baseball and football while at Tech earning him many city and Western Mass awards. He eventually went on to attend Cornell University where he played on both the baseball and football teams. In 2011 he was inducted into the Springfield Public High Schools Sports Hall of Fame.
In 1960 he married his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years Catherine Esther Isotti and together they would go on to have three children: Michael, Jeffrey, and Andrea. Gary had a long and successful career in the insurance industry working for The Hartford, Connecticut General and Cigna in underwriting and eventually sales. He earned his MBA from the University of Hartford. Gary loved to coach his sons in football and baseball and also coached his daughter’s softball team.
Gary was predeceased by his parents Charles and Marjorie along with his sister Judith. He leaves behind his wife Catherine, sons Michael and Jeffrey (Tracey), and his daughter Andrea along with three grandchildren, Katie, Madeline, and Seth. No services are scheduled at this time.
Donations can be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation or to the American Kidney Fund.
Georgia Cremation in Duluth is assisting the family.
Patty says
I am really sorry for your loss, Ms, Cathy, Andrea and to the rest of the family. I will always remember him for his beautiful smile and for the stories he used to tell me. I thank God I was able to meet this beautiful family and am praying for peace and comfort. Love,
Patty Rodriguez
Phil Caronna says
I was saddened by the news of Uncle Gary‘s passing, my deepest sympathies go out to the family. You have been in our prayers since we first heard on Sunday. Glad I was able to watch a lot of football with Uncle Gary on the trip down there ,last time with my mom. He will surely be missed.
Tina Lebeau says
The Isotti family is so sad to hear about Uncle Gary’s passing. So many great childhood memories over Gramma Isotti’s house in the cellar, and the holidays…. He was always so kind and gentle, had a great sense of humor.
The Hill family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you all💕
Janice Johnson says
Dear Kathy and Andrea we are so sorry to hear the news. You have our deepest sympathy, we are happy to have known Gary. Love Dan and Jan Johnson