This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, David Hillaire, 67, born on May 13, 1945 and passed away on September 12, 2012. We will remember him forever.
For those of you who were able to join us on October 20th in Napa, thank you. It was a great pleasure to share the laughs, the tears, and the memories with all of you.
Your thoughts and prayers are very appreciated. We will all miss Dave/Dad/Grandpa very much.
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Leave a tributeThough this message is over a week late, I thought about you every day not only since the 10 year mark of your passing last week, but also every other day since you passed. We miss you dearly. So much has changed and I miss your voice and your presence. You've been joined now by someone else dear to you. Little Bit got a tattoo of your handwriting from a letter you wrote her that says "I Love Youuuu", just like you used to tell her and write her. I'm so thankful she remembers you and you two had the bond that you did. Our last conversation when I visited is often on my mind. You opened my eyes about so much regarding the importance of self-value. I am thankful for that last weekend and thankful to have had you as my father in this life. Love and miss you, Trin
Im writing a day late for your birthday but I thought about you all day yesterday. Ten years have gone by so fast and there’s so much I wish I could share with you. You were a kind and generous soul and I love and miss you.
since we last talked. Miss those great times we had. Thanks for being such a great friend, dad and grandpa for your family. Miss you, Mazzo.
i seem to always wish you a belated birthday. I guess getting old the memory gets forgetful.. Happy Birthday my friend. I think of you often and of all the fun / good times we had. Take care and we'll see you on the other side at some point. love ya, Mazzo.
I Love Youuuuuuuuuuu!
Missing the days of fun, but you are not forgotten. Love ya man, Edgar
You are in my thoughts often. Take care for now buddy. As you would call me,
by for now. Mazzo..
we had in the past. Take care and love ya man. Mazzo..
Jim Basin
If I could tell you one thing it would be "Thank you!" No one ever tried harder to make a rough situation good for their kid than you did. You are forever in my heart and a part of my soul as I try to parent my own kids. I miss you and love you. Love, Bug
It's been too long and I think about you every day. I miss you and wish we could talk again. I miss hearing your I love you but I'll never forget it. You will always be in my heart.
I LOVE YOUUUUUUU!❤
Love,
Your granddaughter Presley
I've been thinking of you often lately, wishing you could see your grandkids getting bigger and smarter. We still say "I love Youuuuuu!" and talk about you. You are always in our hearts...wish I could call you.
Love, Trin
You always have and always will be my favorite grandpa. You are the greatest friend I have ever had. I miss you and I love youuuuuuuu!!!!
Always thinking of you. You were the best grandpa of all time. I love youuuuuuuu!
Thinking of you today and always. I remember surprising you for your 60th birthday and what fun it was. I love youuuuuu!
Love, Trinidee
I just realized that your first and last birthday were both on Mother's Day.
-Love, Trin
With Love, The Bug
Sincerly, Donna DiGiovanni Camera
You were the only person we knew who sent us a thankyou for inviting you to Little Di's wedding. Good Old Dave. Always the gentleman. You will be missed.
I will always think of you and remember our good times together. You were my first best friend. Thank you for all of the love and support you've given me over the years and for always believing in me. You will always be a part of who I am. I love you.
Love, Trin
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USS Hermitage Ship Mate
I knew Dave when we were aboard the Ship USSHermitage . We spent many good times together on board the ship and at our home port in Little Creek Virginia . I am so disappointed with myself for not contacted Dave earlier . I rememember the time when we were in Vietnam and the ship after engine room exploded . David heroically save the men in the engine room and dove down to open the valves so that the engine room could be pumped out . He was awarded the Bronze Star and I’m very proud of him as many friends and family are . I want to send my condolences to his family and agin am so sorry for his loss.