Edward Forrest Hill, age 99, of Delair, NJ passed peacefully with his family by his side on October 25, 2023.

Ed was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1924 to his parents Edna and Edward Hill. As a child the family moved to the Delair section of Pennsauken Township, NJ, where Ed remained a lifelong resident. Ed was a graduate of Palmyra High School, class of 1942.

Immediately following high school, Ed enlisted in the United States Navy to proudly serve his Country during World War II. Ed was an original Plank Owner serving on the inaugural crew of the USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier. Throughout WWII, he remained on the USS Intrepid deployed in the Pacific Theater of Operations with involvement in several key battles, including Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. He continued to serve in the US Navy as an Electrician until 1952, achieving the Rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class. He was extremely proud of his service to our country and regularly attended Anniversary Celebrations and Reunions for the USS Intrepid, including earlier this year for 80th Anniversary Celebrations where he was recognized as one of the very few remaining from the inaugural crew.

As part of The Greatest Generation, he returned home following his service to build his family and continue to serve his community. Ed was married to his beloved wife Beryl (nee Haines) in 1951 and they raised their family in Delair. Ed began his career with the Merchantville Pennsauken Water Commission in 1959 remaining there until his retirement in 1986 as the Chief Operator. He became, and remained, an active member and past officer of the F.W. Grigg American Legion Post 68 Merchantville-Pennsauken. Ed was a longtime Little Leage Baseball Coach when his sons were growing up and was proud of his home where he grew large vegetable gardens for many years. Ed was an avid stamp collector and never passed up the opportunity to add more stamps, coins and other collectible items through the years.

Ed was predeceased by his beloved wife of 53-year, Beryl Hill (nee Haines) and his sister, Delores Miggues. He is survived by; his loving sons, Edward J. Hill and Stephen C. Hill and his wife Cheryl, all of Pennsauken; his dear grandchildren, Erica Hellman, Michele Beideman, Alexis Green, Anne Hill and Lauren Disbot. Also surviving are his great-grandchildren, Dean Jackson, Anastasia Beidemen, Kali Green and Tori Green, along with his niece Donna Green and nephew Charles Miggues as well as several great-nieces & nephews and extended family. Ed was also predeceased by his nephew Christopher Meyers and niece Susan Perry.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM followed by his funeral service with Military Honors at 12:00 PM all at the Weber Funeral Home, 112 Broad Street Riverton, NJ 08077. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to the F.W. Grigg American Legion Post 68, PO Box 1411, Merchantville, NJ 08109 would be appreciated. Remembrances may be shared with his family at www.weberfuneralhomeinc.com