Obituary of Dennis Arthur Hull

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Dennis Arthur Hull, 40, who was tragically struck down by a vehicle, while walking in a neighborhood crosswalk on August 2, 2018. We are still dazed and shocked by the unfairness and senselessness that took him from us. We seek to make some sense of the reality that he is gone and taken from his loved ones so abruptly. We express our sadness, and acknowledge the great importance of Dennis’s life, and the loss to all of us that this unbearable tragedy brings and, although we must face the untimely death, we owe it to Dennis to look at the bigger picture of his life.

Dennis was born and raised in Ballston Lake, NY and graduated from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School where he was starting catcher on the Varsity baseball team.

He was a graduate of the University of Albany with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science and Mediterranean Archeological Studies. While in college he was a talented athlete and the editor of the college newspaper and was sent to NYC on assignment to interview Geraldo Rivera. He continued his brilliant writings throughout his life and wrote selected pieces for Finding America and wrote professional articles about his grandfather’s ship, the “USS Neches” battles during WWII. He also worked as an Archeologist at the Albany Museum. He was a gifted musician and the founder of the rock group Stilgrass. He was also a performer in several area plays and performed in Competition Dance as well. He had a great sense of humor that could light up a room.

He was an extremely talented and respected Professional Computer Programmer. In his professional career, he was responsible for the development of several critical programs and software systems and code, working for several area IT giants in the industry, such as Commerce Hub, MapInfo, and New York State. He was the recipient of many information Technology Innovation Awards and Accolades. He was a world traveler and adventurer. He was a person who loved to learn about experiences and new places. He was an avid boater and docked his own boat at Lake George, NY, a lake that he loved to boat on with his family since a child. He was also an experienced skier and snowboarder. 

Dennis was a talented, kind, caring, and loyal person who always helped a friend in need. He was an animal lover devoted to his rescue cats, Tiger and Tiger 2 and, was a volunteer at the cat rescue center.

Dennis Arthur is the son of Dennis R. Hull and Joanne (Conduzio) Hull of Ballston Lake, NY and the brother of Mindy Hull, MD of Boston, Massachusetts and the brother-in-law of her husband Marc Richute. He is the nephew of Arthur L. Conduzio (Eileen) of Lake George, NY, cousin’s to Kurt (Lisa) and Eric Conduzio. He is the grandson of the late Arthur and Bridgett Conduzio.

Although there is much sadness and no comprehending how he could be struck down and taken from us in the prime of his life, our hearts are breaking however, he will live on in all of us, enriching, guiding and blessing our lives. Dennis, we love you so much. There will be a private Roman Catholic Mass followed by burial. Contributions in Dennis’s name may be made to a favorite animal rescue of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Glenville Funeral Home.