Francis Hilarcik

Francis Hilarcik, 71, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Monday, March 16, 2009 in the Hilton Head Regional Medical Center, Hilton Head Island, SC.He was born in Clifton, NJ on May 19, 1937. He was the son of the late Raymond and Catherine Kloss Hilarcik.He was a retired sheetmetal worker. He moved to Bluffton in September 2007. He had lived in Clifton, New Jersey most of his life. He enjoyed growing roses, fruit and vegetables in his garden. His roses were featured in Suburban Trends newspaper in Butler, NJ. He was a US Army veteran.He is survived by his grand son, H. Richard (Teresa) Williams of Bluffton, SC; one great grandson, Elyjah Williams of Bluffton, SC; two stepdaughters, Elizabeth Bateman of North Carolina and Cecelia Borges of Puerto Rico; one stepson, Joseph Hink of New Jersey; one brother, Willie Hilarcik; 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.Memorial Services will be held at a later date in New Jersey.Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, SC is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.saulsfh.com)