Andrew Scott Hill

It is with great sadness that the family of Andrew Scott Hill announces his passing on August 10th 2021, at the age of 57. He passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson and is lovingly remembered by his family including his Aunt Sr. Jane Brady, his siblings Jane Moppert and her husband Wayne Moppert, Mark Hill, Tom Hill and his wife Tobey Hill, and Laura Dijkstra, and his nieces and nephew including Tommy Hill, Juliana Dijkstra, Alexandra Hill, Emily Dijkstra, Kiana Hill and Gianna Hill. Born in Connecticut, his family settled in Wayne, New Jersey when he was 12 years old. He graduated from DePaul High School in 1981 and after a short stint in California moved back to New Jersey at the age of 23. He took a job at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson as a clerk and it was there where he found his passion in Cardiology. He became a Registered Invasive Cardiac Specialist, performing thousands of cardiac catheterizations over a career that spanned nearly three decades with notable stops at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and finally Hackensack Medical Center. Often the go-to guy in the catheterization lab, he was nicknamed Dr. Andrew by his colleagues. He worked with some of the most preeminent physicians in his field, inspired colleagues around him and helped tens of thousands of patients and family members along the way.

His compassion extended internationally through a mission trip with Healing the Children in Kenya. He volunteered to help many children receive life-altering cleft palate repair. He was also able to experience an African safari, a dream fulfilled.

Andrew also took a keen interest in the growth and successes of his nieces and nephew and loved all animals including his pet cats dearly. He was fascinated by wildlife and the world around him whether on safari in the Masai Mara or in Packanack Lake – he had a natural curiosity about things. He enjoyed travel, astronomy, weather and fantasy literature.  Andrew never met a dragon he did not like. His irreverent streak was well known as was his kindness, wit and charm. You never forgot a conversation with him. He was a wonderful brother, uncle, and nephew and a loyal friend with a kind heart. His impact on this world has been enormous and he will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.

If you wish, donations in his honor may be made to either:
Chance At Life Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 4093, River Edge, New Jersey 07661 https://www.chanceatlifecatrescue.com/
Company 5 Fire Department, 5 Lake Drive West, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 http://www.plfc5.com/