Dennis Hill

Obituary of Dennis Hill

Dennis Sal Hill of Vineland, N.J, passed away on Thursday, January 19th 2017 at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, N.J. He was 66 years old. Born in Vineland, N.J. on February 6th, 1950 to parents James R. Hill and Joan Hill (Calabrese), Dennis was named after the U.S.S. Dennis - the U.S. Navy ship that saved his father's life in World War II. Dennis lived an extraordinary life that included careers as a radio DJ, a music journalist, a music producer, a sports analyst and the owner of several small businesses. His accomplishments in the world of music entertainment included conducting interviews with famous musicians and working to develop the careers of new musicians in the industry alongside several award winning producers and executives. Dennis' career in sports analysis began with him winning the national Castaways football handicapping contest in the early 1980s and included appearances on local and national television. His success earned him the nickname "King of the Hill" among friends and colleagues. In Vineland, Dennis also owned and managed several businesses, including a baseball card shop, a tobacco store, a sandwich shop and an ice cream vendor service. He was a caring, generous and passionate person who loved baseball, music, film and history. He is survived and remembered fondly by his wife of 40 years, Lorraine Hill (Toffenetti), 62 of Vineland, N.J., his children Jeffrey Hill (wife Nissa) of Haddon Township, N.J. and Timothy Hill (wife Carol) of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., his siblings James A. Hill of Vineland, N.J., Patricia Bianco (husband Justin) of Franklinville, N.J. and John Hill of Vineland, N.J., his grandchildren Matthew and Dominick, his caretaker Nana Barimach and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that have known him and helped take care of him during his illness. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater New Jersey, 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, N.J. 08053 (www.alz.org/nj)
Thursday
26
January

Visitation

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, January 26, 2017
New Jersey, United States
Thursday
26
January

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 am
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Saint Padre Pio Parish - Church Of Our Lady Of Pompeii
4680 Dante Avenue
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Service Time: 11:30 AM
Thursday
26
January

Interment at: Our Lady Of Pompeii Cemetery

12:30 pm
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Our Lady Of Pompeii Cemetery
4680 Dante Ave
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
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