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Valerie J. Hill

By T.J. Woodward

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Valerie J. Hill, 74, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Monday June 26, 2017 surrounded by her family at the Hildebrandt Hospice Facility in Rochester.  She was born in Jamestown, NY on December 27, 1942 to Joseph and Josephine (Guttadauria) Brunacini. Valerie is predeceased by her husband; Lester M. Hill; brother Joseph and Vincent Brunacini; sisters Vincene and Catherine Brunacini.

Valerie devoted her life to serving others and touched the lives of those she served. Prior to her retirement she was an elementary school teacher at St. Anthony’s School and a server at the BBC and Alex’s Restaurants. It was always her sincere desire to share her joy with others if only for a while. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and an intricate part of her children and grandchildren’s lives. She was also an active member of Grace Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Valerie is survived by her children; Lester J. (Colleen) Hill of Batavia, Lori (Eric) Currier of Batavia, Katie (Joel) Blanchet of Clarence, and Kris (Becky) Hill of NC.; 10 grandchildren, Eric (Nicole) Hill, Rhiannon (Justin) Euren, Joshua (Shannon) Currier, Kirsten (Scott) Rennicks, Hollis and Holden Blanchet, Hudson, Lila, Rylee and Camdyn Hill; 5 great grandchildren along with many brothers, sisters and countless nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday June 30, 2017 from 9:00-10:00AM at Grace Baptist Church 238 Vine St. Batavia, NY 14020. A 10:00AM Celebration of Life will be held immediately following the visitation at the church. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center operated by Lifetime Care Home Health and Hospice, 3111 Winton Rd. South, Rochester, NY 14623. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or sign a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.comArrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020

 

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