Craig E. Hill, Sr. passed away January 7, 2016, with his family by his side after a long battle with lung cancer caused by Agent Orange. Craig was born in Waterbury, on February 18, 1951, to the late Harold and Gloria (Hartshorn) Hill. He attended Wolcott schools and graduated from Crosby High School. He joined the Army at 17 and did his tours in Vietnam and received many medals. After the service he was a mechanic and then became a Swiss machine operator. In 1996, he became an Over the Road truck driver. He drove for several companies, including Bozzutos, in Cheshire, and JG Martin Trucking, of Wolcott, and FedEx, from which he retired. He was a proud member of O.S.S.C. Motorcycle Club, VFW Post 10251, and American Legion Post 0165, both of Wolcott. Craig enjoyed motorcycle riding, traveling across country, and listening to classic rock, especially Led Zeppelin. Craig is survived by his loving wife Paula (McClain, Erwin) and 5 children. Tina Hill, and her husband, Jonathan; Christina Hill and her companion, Tim; Shannon Hill and her companion, Marcel; Craig Hill Jr. and his companion, Kristine; and Nathaniel Hill and his wife Crystal; his seven grandchildren, Tyler Henson; Rebecca Hill; Zackary Ockermen; Skyla Nordby; Mia Nordby; Logan Martinez; and Dante Edosio; two great grandchildren, Issac Henson and Aryah Henson; a sister, Deborah Gugliotti and her husband, John; and several aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Pastor Bruce Hill. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Woodtick Memorial, 420 Woodtick Road, Wolcott. A funeral home service will be held at noon, followed by full military honors. Burial will be held privately. To leave notes of sympathy for Craigs family, visit www.woodtickmemorial.com. Memorial contributions in Craigs name can be made to Disabled American Veterans at P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 42550-0305, c/o gift processing.

Service Information Visitation Thursday January 14, 2016 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 420 Woodtick Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716 --> Service Thursday January 14, 2016 12:00 PM 420 Woodtick Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716 -->