March 26th, 1945 – February 14, 2026
Nicholas Adams Hill, 80, passed away on February 14th, 2026 in Roseland, New Jersey. A longtime resident of Washington, DC, he had moved to New Jersey six weeks prior to be closer to family. Nick married Silvia “Bibi” Freyre Hill, his wife of nearly 50 years, on June 21, 1975. He was the proud father of Magdalena (Maña) and Alison Hill and loving grandfather to Alina and Javier Ravinet.
Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Benjamin Douglas Hill and Mary Dingman Hill, Nick was raised in Greenwich, Connecticut. Throughout his life, he spoke fondly of outdoor adventures in Meads Point, where he, his two older brothers, “Benji” and “Timmy,” and his younger sister, Maria, grew up. He relished his time exploring the woods, swimming and fishing in the Long Island Sound, and discovering the wonders of nature.
Nick attended South Kent School and Moravian College, where he excelled at sports, including ice hockey and tennis. He proudly served three years in the U.S. Army at posts in Frankfurt, Germany and San Antonio, Texas. He was moved by having had the opportunity to provide support to wounded soldiers. Following his military service, he built a career in public relations, which included two decades with Marriott International.
For nearly 40 years, he lived with rheumatoid arthritis. He faced the pain and limitations quietly and gracefully, and was admired for his non-complaining attitude.
He is remembered as kind, friendly and easy-going, one who enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, including good food, cocktails, sun, and salt water. His whiskey sours and peanut butter and jelly “fold” sandwiches live on.
Nick leaves behind a family who misses him: his daughters, Alison Hill and her husband Jake Livingston, and Maña Hill and her husband Andres Ravinet; his grandchildren, Alina and Javier Ravinet; his brother, Timothy G. Hill; and all of his nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held in May. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nick’s memory to the Rheumatology Research Foundation, which advances research and training that improves the health of patients living with rheumatic diseases. http://www.rheumresearch.org