Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025 Memorial sign dedicated to World War II veteran Thomas Hill A memorial sign was dedicated for Thomas Hill outside of Hill Insurance last Friday afternoon. A memorial sign was dedicated to US Army World War II veteran Thomas Hill outside of Hill Insurance along Broadway and Aucella Court last Friday afternoon. Mr. Hill was one of the city’s most prominent businessman as owner of Hil Insurance as well as supporting the local sports and civic organizations. Grandson James Hill unveiled the sign. (Courtesy photos, granddaughter Erin Hill) Thomas Leo Hill was honored at the Revere Memorial Day Celebration on May 26, 2014. Grandson James Hill said his grandfather toured the Staff Sgt. James Hill School prior to his passing. Shown from left to right: State Representative Jessica Giannino, Ward 6 Councillor Christopher Giannino, grandson James Hill, Ward 1 Councillor/Councillor-at-Large candidate Joanne McKenna, great-grandson Thomas Hill IV, Mayor Patrick Keefe and Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto. Thomas Hill attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the James J. Hill School on March 24, 2014. His brothers, James and Herbert, died in war. Mayor Patrick Keefe said Thomas Hill helped to organize one of the largest American Legion parades as an American Legion delegate. Revere Veterans Service Agent Julia Cervantes opened the ceremony with the National Anthem. State Representative Jessica Giannino said she couldn’t think of a better location than across from the Staff Sgt. James Hill School and in front of Hill Insurance. Revere Veterans Agent Assistant Donna Dreeszen said she never knew about Thomas Hill’s service because he was so humble. Shown from left to right: Front row: son Thomas Hill, Jr., daughter-in-law Tammi Hill, great-grandson Thomas Hill IV, close family friend Marty Pitler, grandson/Revere Firefi ghter Jason Hill; second row: nephews Christopher and Kenneth Hill, daughter-in-law Marie Hill, son James Hill, granddaughter Erin Hill, nephew Steven Cushing, daughter Judith Hill, nieces Heidi and Kaia Candelari, nephew Tristan Candelari, niece Gretchen Cesar, niece Susan Griffi n, niece Mary Hill and nephew Kevin Hill. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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