Thomas Hildebrand Obituary

I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle
Tom. He always had a smile on his face, a joke to share, and let's not forget the candy. I'm sure that the entire dental community is especially sad to hear the news of his passing. He will always be remembered.

I am sad to hear of Tommy's passing. I will never forget him at the little league field and especially appreciated that he made the bored little sisters feel special too when they had to hang out there with brothers and parents. I doubt that any kid left the fields without at least one piece of candy from that bottomless pocket. He was one of a kind and that so many others feel that way does not surprise me. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

As a young girl, I remember being around Mr. Hildegrand by being Eric's classmate . I remember his gentleness, his true interest in all of us, and most of all what I wanted to be like when I was a parent one day. He was a strong individual that was truly himself and lived to be a inspiring individual. I hope I take away from him just a little of his awesome being and pass it to my children and their classmates as he did to us. You'll be missed.

Our condolences to the family. Mr. H was a great man and I still have some of the $2 bills he gave me! He will truly be missed but never forgotten. Sean & Liz Coker

We are so sorry for your loss.The King of Pun and his handouts will be
missed. I had the priviledge of coaching with him, work, & TM. We are in So.Cal. Hank & Jan Clark

I am very sorry to hear of your recent loss. May the God of all comfort help you to endure through this difficult time.

Eric, I am sorry for your loss. May God keep watch over you all and bring you peace.
J.M. (Stratton ' 76-' 77)

Dear Mrs H Eric and family.
Mr H. was such an inspiration and did do much for Doherty baseball.
It was always a joy to see him at the games and his warmth was contagious!
He will be so very missed but never forgotten.
May his memory always be a blessing!

My Sympathy ...

The loss of someone dear
is poignant as can be
and all that I can offer
is friendly sympathy ...

But my condolences really come
directly from the heart
as I know how sad it is
when loved ones have to part ...

I know you will be lonely
as the days and nights go by
and there will be a million tears
you will need to cry ...

And so I grieve with you today
and say a fervent prayer
that God will keep and bless
dear Mr. H in His care.

Adalyn, Eric and Family,
You are in our prayers duirng this time of loss and sadness. Tom was such a great man. My best childhood memories are of vacationing in Springs and going out to eat at Fargo's. Tom and Adalyn even took me to Fargo's when I was on a college mission trip to Colorado Springs in 1995. Tom gave me a $2.00 that day to add to my collection.
Tom made everyone feel special and his energetic personality was contagious. I pray you find comfort in the memories and the many lives Tom touched.

We have such fond memories of Mr. H and Doherty baseball. He was such a caring man and great mentor to the players; always encouraging them to do their best both on the field and in the classroom. His years and years of dedication will not be forgotten. Daniel will always cherish his $2.00 bills! Our deepest sympathies to Mrs. H and family. John, Janie and Daniel Gerding

Mr. "H" was such an inspiration to the Doherty baseball players for so many years. We never saw him without a smile on his face. Mr. "H" made the world a better place and he will be missed. Out thoughts and prayers go out to the Hildebrand family. Thanks for the memories!

Mrs. "H" and Eric, as you grieve know that I am remembering you and honoring the memory of Mr. "H". I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Mr. "H" left and will continue to leave an indelible imprint in our memories of Doherty High School Baseball. He was Doherty Baseball. We will all find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared his friendship and loyalty.

Ad, Eric, and family,

We have many, many wonderful memories of Uncle Tom that will never be forgotten. He will be greatly missed! Our prayers and love are with you.

Gary ("Twink") and Lisa Koets

Sending a great deal of love and prayers to you all. What an incredible and amazing person! Our hearts go out to you and you're in our thoughts.

Dear Mrs H and Eric, thanks for sharing Mr H with us for so many years! It was his inspiration that made Doherty baseball a family, and his cheerful good-natured attitude brought out the best in everyone. One of my favorite memories is from 2004, the JV team had just won the Metro League title and the players dove into a big heap to celebrate-- with Mr H in there with them! There is a spot in my heart for him always. With love,

Mr. H you will be forever in our hearts. We are blessed to know you, not only as a part of the Doherty baseball family but more importantly to have you count us amongst your friends. With your upgraded skybox seats you now have the best seats in the house to watch your beloved Spartans. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends left behind.

As I read the entries, I realize that everyone has the same impression- Mr. H made THAT person feel special!!He treated everyone the same, gave everyone candy(I remember the orange slices in particular) and gave $2 bills as gifts to many(including my own children!!) What a lesson we can all learn as we strive to make everyone we encounter special. Adalyn and Eric, we pray for peace and strength for you in these coming weeks! We were all blessed to know him! Lora Swenson Colander

Mrs H and Eric, my heartfelt condolences to both of you. I just lost my dad 2 weeks ago and understand what you're going through. I had the priviledge to coach at Doherty and the honor to know Mr. H. He touched me and my family during my 10 years of coaching and well beyond. A great fan but even a greater man.

To the family of Mr."H". you have my sincer condolences. I became a memeber of the baseball coaching staff 3 years ago and learned of MR."H" right away. It is and will be an Honor to continue coaching on the field named after MR. Hildebrand for as long as i can. The Doherty commuinty lost a great great supporter and human being with the greatest of respect for the kids who he watched and cheered for. My only regret is not meeting you in person so i to could have shared memories as alot of these others have. May you soar high above us all and look out over us all. You have truely earned your "WINGS" and the right to fly with the Angels...

I've still got my $2 bill somewhere :) I'm thankful to have gotten to know such a loving, generous man. I've got Tom and Adalyn to thank for a great friendship with their son. Love you, Hildebrands.

Dear Adalyn, Eric and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I hope that this hard time is sweetened by knowing how many people loved him, and how much he loved you. He was so visibly proud of all of you, and you were generous to share him with the rest of us.

Mr. H had a heart of gold and was a man dedicated to baseball. He will be missed dearly. Twenty years later, I will always remember his kindness and giving out $2 bills when you did something good in practice or the game. He was a dedicated man to his family and his love of baseball. Thank you for everything Mr. H.

Mr. H! What an incredible loss for the Spartan community! I was only ever a cheerleader at my brothers games, but best believe I had MORE than my fair share of candy over the years! To the H Family, my deepest condolences are with you!

Eric and family, I wish to send you my Condolences on the passing of your father! I did not know him but know Eric and he is a wonnderful person who no doubt is a reflection of his father! God bless you all!!

Emily Tousignant

Mr. H, you made every player that put on the Doherty uniform feel like part of your family. I will never forget the support you showed us throughout the years. Every player that steps on to Hildebrand Field does so in your honor and memory. Love you Mr. H! Doherty Baseball 2004

Mr. "H" will always be remembered as more than just a supporter of Doherty baseball. He was family and the greatest supporter and fan a team could ever wish for. I still have his $2 bills framed in my Doherty catcher's helmet, and he will always have a lasting impression on my life. We will always remember and always miss you big fella.

Dear Hildebrand Family: It was with great sadness that I read about Mr. H's passing. I will never forget his unbridled love for Doherty Baseball, I knew he'd always be in the stands cheering the Spartans on. He was a wonderful man and I know he will be missed by many of us that knew him. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Theresa Melius, retired Doherty AD

You will always be Uncle Tom to me! You always made all of us kids smile when we came to visit! Even though it has been awhile since we have been in touch, You will be dearly missed. God is smiling now because he has you with him.
A kid from Danville, PA
Your Niece Jany

To the Hildebrand family,
I worked with Tom for many years at Farmers Insurance. He always had a kind word, joke, or candy for me. My son was also the recipient of one of his $2.00 bills! He will never be forgotten and will be deeply missed.
Toni Hannig

A FRIEND ORIGENLY FROM DANVILLE, PA.

Adalyn, Eric and family . . . May you find comfort in the loving memories you hold in your hearts. Tom was a special man that continued to give his love and compassion up to the end. All of us that spent time in his presence always went away blessed by his smile, warmth and caring. What an amazing man! God used him to bless so many. He will never be forgotten. My heartfelt wishes at this bittersweet time.

Dear Hildebrand Family-

Many of my fondest memories of Doherty High School have Mr. Hildebrand in them. Watching him ‘work the room' at a sporting event with pockets full of candy – made me smile. While sitting in your family room just talking or watching TV- Mr. Hildebrand made everyone feel accepted, welcome and special. I honestly don't know anyone else like him. He was so comfortable in his own skin, that he naturally made others feel the same. He was a bright light wherever he went and I feel grateful to have known him. Earth's loss is heaven's gain. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Adalyn, Eric, and family,

We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a big presence, so much energy, and he will be missed by all of us who had the good fortune to know and love him. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during your sorrow. With love and sympathy,

Bob and Cindy Koets

Mrs Hildebrand and Eric--It was and is my priviledge to have been the Hildebrands Finacial Advisor for over 25 years. Tom's service to his country(For those that unaware of this--he served during WW2 under General Patton) and his love for family, friends and Doherty high school, was an inspiration to all of us. My prayers and thoughts will be with the Hildebrands as we mourn the passing of a great Patriot,loving husband and wonderful father. I will miss him.

Mr. H, You were a great spirit and a true inspiration, on and off the field. You will be truly missed but NEVER forgotten... We Love You... $2.00

The Piscitelli Family

I am truly saddened by the loss of such a great man. However, I would also like to say that I was very blessed to have had the experience of having such a great role model growing up . Having "Mr. H" as my coach on several little league teams, and then all through my Doherty High School days as well, was a gift that I did not desreve, but was lucky enough to be a part of. Thank you "Mr. H" !

John Traynham, Doherty class of '84'

My deepest and most sincere condolences go to Mrs. Hildebrand and Eric and the rest of the Hildebrand family. Mr. Hildebrand was so very kind to me and gave me some of my most cherished memories from High School. I am not sure I had a bigger supporter for my baseball career than Mr. Hildebrand. I was blessed to have known his kindness, consideration, support, generosity. It was so very appropriate to name the Doherty baseball field in honor of Mr. H. His memory will live in the hearts of a great many people. It was my honor to have known such a terrific person. Mr. H was loved by many people and will be greatly missed but we can rejoice that he is with the Lord today, watching down over us and anticipating another Doherty baseball season. God bless you Mr. H and thank you for sharing yourself to me. I will miss you.