Hillary H. Tobin

May 30, 1942 - June 15, 2020

Hillary H. Tobin, age 78 years, of East Amwell Township, NJ, died peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family and under the caring watch of Hunterdon Hospice.

Born in Norwalk, CT, May 30, 1942, daughter of the late Easton and Doris Barbour Harriman, she grew up in the Bronx, NY, and had lived in Raritan Borough and Bridgewater, NJ, prior to moving to Stockton in 1978.

An accomplished musician, Hillary graduated from the New York High School of Performing Arts (the school that “Fame” was based on), and was a well renowned oboe, accordion, and piano player.

She furthered her studies by earning a B.A. in education in 1964 from Bethany College, Bethany, WV, where she was a proud member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. It was during her early years of teaching sixth grade at the Washington School, Raritan, NJ, where the course of her life would be altered for the better. Not long after starting at Washington, she would meet Neal Tobin at work. The relationship grew over time and they would join hands in holy matrimony on August 2, 1969.

Hillary was an all-around athlete, being well-known for her pitching skills, as well as being a phenomenal football quarterback. She was a fan of all the New York sports teams, and also enjoyed attending country music concerts with her daughter.

She was a longtime and very faithful member of Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church, Ringoes, NJ, where she could be found each week sitting in pew #21.

Hillary made an imprint on the hearts of all she came in contact with and will be lovingly remembered as a wonderful friend, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and a fierce protector of all her furry friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Harriman.

Surviving are her husband of fifty-one years, Neal Tobin; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Maureen Tobin, and Chris and Kelli Tobin; a daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Kyle Chambers; her grandchildren, Colin, Kailey, Cody, and Emma; and many dear friends.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Hillary’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church, 37 John Ringo Road, Ringoes, NJ, 08551.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ, 08822.

A private immediate family visitation and prayer service by Rev. Mike Atzert at the funeral home, followed by committal prayers and cremation at the Chapel of Ewing Crematory, Ewing Township, NJ, were private under the care and direction of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services at the time of her passing.

Please visit Hillary’s permanent memorial site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a memorial candle, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of her life.

Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church, via mail to 37 John Ringo Road, Ringoes, NJ, 08551, or online by clicking HERE, or to Special Olympics New Jersey, via mail to: 1 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Way, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648, or online by clicking HERE.

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Hillary H. Tobin, age 78 years, of East Amwell Township, NJ, died peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family and under the caring watch of Hunterdon Hospice. Born in Norwalk, CT, May 30, 1942, daughter of the late Easton and Doris Barbour Harriman, she grew up in the Bronx,Continue Reading

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I have been searching for Hillary for several years and am so, so sorry to have learned of her passing. She was my closest friend during Jr HS and MUSIC AND ART HIGH SCHOOL. We would get home, change into our sneakers and run to the play ground in Parkchester, where we lived. I often spent time in Hillary's home and of course knew Bob as well. Hillary was the most genuine, good, kind person and I have missed her so over the years. One day an uncle of hers gave us a free pass to Playland. And boy, did we have a wonderful day. I am so happy to have learned of a good marriage, children and grandchildren. My heart, although sad, is full. Goodbye dear friend.

Dear Neal and Family, I was just made aware (10/23/20) of Mrs Tobin's death and I send my condolence. You might remember, Mrs Tobin was my 6th grade teacher the first year after you were married and at the start of the school year I would slip and call her by her maiden name and she was proud to correct me. She had book-ends with the letter 'H' on them and I remarked: "now they just mean your first name". I also remember the story of the cat that fell out of the NYC window and lost/broke teeth but other than that was fine. During the 70's, 80's and 90's there were various times when I had the privilege of running into her. The last I do believe was when she was dropping off your daughter to take the SAT and I was there to administer. We had a very nice chat. When I think back on my years as a student Mrs Tobin remains my top number-one teacher.

I have been so saddened by Hillary's passing but talking with her shortly before the time came to leave this world and go "home" to her Heavenly Father I knew the time was short by hearing the weariness in her voice. What a blessing she had been to me over the many years beginning with our college days. Married to her brother whom she adored, Hillary and I decided to take the "in-law" out of our relationship and be sisters instead, since neither one of us had a sister. Oh how special that was to both of us and I couldn't have asked for a more loving or better sister than Hillary. I loved her sense of humor, the forever love she had for husband Neal and the constant protective love she had for her children and grandchildren. I knew I could always depend on Hillary for prayer and a listening ear for my family concerns. How grateful I am that I had her in my life for those many years. I miss her now but grateful she is no longer in pain and in the arms of her blessed Savior , the Lord Jesus Christ. Her smile was infectious and I could always count on her to see the bright side of life situations. Hillary is missed greatly but her life and the love she had for each one of us will not be forgotten. To God be the glory.

Rich and I am so sorry to here about Hillary's passing. The Tobins were always an example of a family that played together and stayed together. Hillary was a person I admired.

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I first met Hillary playing volleyball in Bridgewater where we both taught. Years later we met at Round Valley, both there with our young children. We each had 2 sons and a daughter and interestingly each had a son named Brian. Our sons ended up in the same grade at Hunterdon Central where Hillary and I met again. It's been many years since I've seen her and just thought about her today only to find out that she had recently passed away. Neal and family, I am so sorry for your loss and also so pleased that I had the pleasure to know Hillary. May she rest in peace.

I am heartbroken to read of Hillary's passing. We had many talks while shopping early in the morning at ShopRite. My sincere sympathy to all. Sandy Rowe

In memory of Hillary H. Tobin, Blair Karp lit a candle

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