Harold E. Hiltz, Jr.

Harold E. Hiltz, Jr., 72, of Horace Darling Drive, North Attleboro, died unexpectedly although following a period of declining health on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 29, 1940, he was a son of the late Harold E. Hiltz, Sr. and Dorothy (Harris) Talanian and stepson of the late Charles Talanian. He was raised and educated in Dedham where he was a graduate of Dedham High School. Mr. Hiltz received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management Technology from Northeastern University. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Hiltz began his career at the Kendall Company first in Walpole and then in Boston and Mansfield as the company relocated over the years. At Kendall Company, he was the Database Manager of Technology. He was a devoted employee to the company for 25 years. He had also been employed in the Warranty Service Department for Cummings Diesel in Dedham for seven years. Mr. Hiltz moved from his native community of Dedham and settled in North Attleboro in 1972. He had a special bond and friendship with a group of friends that he routinely played cards with for more than 50 years. In addition to his beloved family, his second greatest pride was the meticulous, attentive care he gave his lawn, garden, flowers, trees and overall property. He enjoyed cooking especially for the family's annual 4th of July celebrations and the line would quickly form for his infamous clam chowder that he will be so remembered. As a wonderful and remarkable cook, he also had a passion for great food and enjoyed dining out with family and friends. Mr. Hiltz was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching all of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics games. He leaves his former spouse, Sandra L. Jackson of Attleboro; two children: Heidi E. Salviati and her husband, Thomas M. Salviati, of Attleboro and Eric H. Hiltz and his lifetime companion, Colleen Slowe, of North Attleboro; six grandchildren: Sophia, Isabella and Anthony Salviati all of Attleboro and Jacqueline, Derik and Kurt Hiltz all of North Attleboro; a brother: Loren Hiltz and his wife, Linda Hiltz, of Medford; a brother-in-law: Francis Mullen, husband of Mr. Hiltz's late sister, Nancy Gail Mullen, of Dedham and nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on TUESDAY, January 22, 2013 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on the left) Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Children's room available during visitation and the funeral service. Those in need of a local ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral service on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on the left) Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. F. Vernon Wright, Pastor of Second Congregational Church, Park Street, Attleboro, officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, Mount Hope Street, North Attleboro. Following cemetery services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Hiltz's name may be made to Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3 organization, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760 to benefit the National Diabetes Foundation. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.