| Date of Birth | September 5, 1960 |
| Passed Away | October 16, 2015 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | October 31, 2015 |
| Service Time | 1:00 PM |
| Service Location | First Baptist Church, Hornell |
THEODORE J. “TED†HILLMAN
HORNELL-Theodore J. “Ted†Hillman, 55, of Hyland Drive, passed away late Friday morning (Oct. 16, 2015) after a long illness.
Born in Hornell on Sept. 5, 1960, he was a son of the late John and Mary Baird Hillman. On July 23, 1983, he was married at the First Baptist Church in Hornell to the former Sandra Huffsmith, who survives.
A graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1978, Ted was a member of both the Hornell High School soccer and baseball teams. He received an associate’s degree in Aviation Technology from SUNY at Farmingdale and a bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management from Daniel Webster College in Nashua, N.H.
Ted began his career as a flight instructor and then as a pilot with Mall Airlines in Albany, Empire Airlines and Piedmont Airlines in Utica and eventually with U.S. Airways in Pittsburgh.
He and Sandy resided in Albany, Randall, N.Y. and Baldwinsville for about 10 years before returning to Hornell in 1996 where they were members of the First Baptist Church.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Ted enjoyed doing anything that involved children, especially his own children. This has been very evident throughout the years with him being instrumental in establishing the Hornell Youth Soccer Program, coaching Little League and Babe Ruth baseball and serving as an assistant coach for varsity boy’s soccer.
Besides enjoying hunting and fishing, Ted was an avid fan of Syracuse men’s basketball and was a season ticket holder for many years.
His loving family includes his wife of 32 years, Sandy; his three children, John (Naomi) Hillman of Conesus Lake, Martha Hillman (Marcus Cronin) of Albany and Jaime (Zach) Haynes of Hornell; his granddaughter, Rylee Haynes; his two brothers, John Hillman and Jerry Hillman both of Rochester; his two sisters, Kate Hillman of Hornell and Barbara Purce of Bel Air, Md.; also his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in Hornell is honored to serve the family of Theodore J. “Ted†Hillman
Calling hours are 5-8 p.m. Friday (Oct. 30) at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Friends are invited to meet his family at the First Baptist Church, 28 Church St., Hornell, where a funeral service will be held in his memory at 1 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 31.)
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 919 Westfall Road, #220, Rochester, N.Y. 14618. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home and the church.
Ted was one of my closest friends, and although we pursued separate paths in life, I’ll always remember the fun times and adventures we shared growing up in Hornell. For example, hand-cranking the propeller on a Cessna 172 to avoid even a moment of lost flight time. Sadly, Ted’s life was short in years, and this is a tremendous loss. But I believe he lived life to the fullest, raising three great kids; experiencing America’s beauty as a pilot; enjoying sports and the great outdoors; and along with Sandy, having a positive influence on so many young people who shared his passion for soccer. We’ll miss you Ted, thanks for all the fond memories and God bless!
Ted was a wonderful community person and friend. His smile and laugh was infectious. He enthusiam for his family and soccer was something we all can learn from. You will be missed Ted, rest in peace. Hunt and Fish and do all the things you loved so much.
Love to the entire Hillman family.
this really makes my heart ache.Ted was an awesome friend in the days of our youth.I will say many prayers for his family.GOD BLESS
Truly a great guy !
Everyone who knew Ted, loved him.
Such a great athlete, but an even better person.
Sandy & family will be in our thoughts & prayers