Barry L. Hilts

1930 – 2022

Southwick – Barry L. Hilts, 92, died peacefully Wednesday evening surrounded by his family.  Barry was born in Chicago, after graduating from High School, he joined the United States Navy and served proudly during the Korean War.  He served 20 years with the Navy and earned the rank of Electronics Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer.  After his discharge, he moved to West Springfield and has lived in West Springfield and Southwick for the past 40 years.  He was a Property Manager for several locations, retiring from the Arms Apartments in West Springfield.  Barry was a longtime member of the Wesleyan Church in Springfield.  His wife Carole (McNamee) Hilts died in 2020.  He leaves his children, Christine Headlee, Cinda Kelly and her husband Patrick and Kenneth Hilts and his wife Lori.  He also leaves eleven grandchildren: eighteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.  A committal service will be held at the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery Monday at 11:00am.  The West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Wesleyan Church, 98 White Street, Springfield, MA 01108.