Eric Hilton

Eric Michael Hilton (July 1, 1933 – December 10, 2016) was an American heir, hotelier, and philanthropist.

Early life Eric Hilton was born on July 1, 1933, in Dallas, Texas, the third son of Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton Hotels Corporation, and Mary Adelaide Hilton (née Barron).

Growing up in El Paso, Texas, Hilton was educated at El Paso High School and graduated from Texas Western College. Additionally, he served on the board of trustees of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Beverly Hilton-Neapolitan (born 1956), married to Robert Peter Neapolitan (born 1943) Linda Hilton-Buschini (born 1963); married Fabrizio Buschini in 1992, two sons; Nicholas Angelo Buschini (b. 1993) and Brandon Alessandro Buschini (b. 1995). J. Bradley Hilton (born 1967)

They raised their children in a residence in Houston, Texas.

Eric Hilton died on December 10, 2016, aged 83 with his children beside him. Hilton's wife, Patricia, died the following May also at the age of 83. A private ceremony was held at their Katy, Texas, home.

An on-campus restaurant in honor of Eric Hilton, Eric's, is part of the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. The college students run all aspects and operations of the restaurant and bar.