Hilda Rockhill

February 25, 2020

Hilda Rockhill, 87, of Pensacola, FL peacefully passed away on February 23, 2020. She was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on May 2, 1932 to parents Baldomero and Monserrate Roman. She moved to New York City when she was 13 years old and it was there that she raised her two sons, Edward and James. She later moved to Miami and became a successful banker receiving many awards. Her hobbies included pottery, knitting, fishing, and singing. Her greatest joy was following her son, Jimmy, around the world during his career in the Air Force, determined to make many memories with her grandsons.

She is preceded in death by parents, Baldomero and Monserrate Roman; son, Edward Spivak; sisters, Virginia Martinez, Alida Rodriquez, and Dolly McAnenny; and brothers, David Roman and Alberto Roman.
She is survived by her son, James (Jessica) Rockhill; brother, Cuso Roman; sister, Carmen Rivera; grandchildren, Peter (Megan) Rockhill, Jimmy (Rachel) Rockhill, Thomas Rockhill, Emma Rockhill, Abigail Rockhill, and Bennett Rockhill; and great grandchildren, Jack Rockhill and Callen Rockhill.

Viewing ceremony will be held Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home located at 1000 S Hwy 29 Cantonment, FL.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 28, 2020 at 3:30pm with Father Pathe and Pastor Calhoun officiating. Burial will be held at Rosehill Cemetery in Linden, New Jersey.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries