Arthur E. Hillier

"Art"

Age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born and raised in Paterson, NJ, lived in Millis, MA for 30 years, South, FL for 25 years, and a resident of Lockport since 2019. Proud United States Korean War Navy Veteran, who served the on the USS Newport News. He received a bachelor's degree from Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, and a master's degree from Northeastern University, Boston, MA.  Arthur was a dedicated employee of Ciba Pharmaceutical for 10 years, and Polaroid Corporation for 26 years, retiring in 1993. He spent the last 30 years researching the genealogy of his family which brought him so much joy. He was the proud author of the An American Family which was published in 2012. Above all else he cherished spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and papa, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by his parents, Charles B. and Rachel (Nee Potter) Hillier; and a sister, Doris Ellen Paredes.

Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Evelyn D. (Nee Dooney) Hillier; daughter, Kathleen (Alexander) Kaminsky; two grandsons, Ryan (Kathleen) Anningson and Ethan Kaminsky; four great grandchildren, Lucas, Zeke, Makenzie, and Cora Anningson; and many nephews and nieces. Memorials may be made in Arthur's name to The Great Teachers Scholarship Fund at VanderCook College of Music .

Cremation Rites have been respectfully addressed. Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood will be held at a later date.