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William Dillon Obituary

Dillon,William J. ALBANY William J. Dillon, 79, was called into Eternal Life by the Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, with his loving family at his side. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late William and Anna Lynch Dillon. Bill was a lifetime resident of Albany, and was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and the College of Saint Rose. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began working for New York Telephone, retiring in 1991 after 38 years of service. In his retirement, Bill enjoyed golfing, bowling, and reading. He also cherished spending time with his family. He was the beloved husband for 47 years of Ann Cocca Dillon; dear father of Patrick Dillon; brother of Margie Shields Witko; son-in-law of Mary Cocca and the late Patrick Cocca; brother-in-law of Rosemary Sheldon and the late William Shields and Frank Witko; uncle of Stephanie Hen-drick (Dean), Amy Zuchelkowski (Brian), Patrick Sheldon (Ashley Jolissaint), and Lynn Shields McNamara; great-uncle of Matthew, Christopher, Benjamin, Brian, Megan and Kristen. Relatives and friends are invited to St. Pius X Church, Loudonville Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Those wishing to remember Bill in a special way may send a contribution to Ronald McDonald House, 139 South Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12208 (www.rmhcofalbany.org). To leave Ann, Patrick or other family members a special message on their Guest Book; obtain a Prayer Card or directions; or share a photo or E-Card with them please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2010.

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February 6, 2010

Ann, Patrick and Family,
Since I heard the news of Bill"s passing, you all have been in my thoughts. I'm so sorry and can only imagine the pain associated with this great loss.
He was such a loving man, with a great laugh and adoration for his family. He will be missed by many.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry.
Much love,
Nancy Danahy

Uncle Tony and Judy Corio

February 4, 2010

Dear Annie & Patrick,

Our sincere sympathy goes out to both of you and your family. Billy will be dearly missed by all of us. God bless you and Patrick and we miss you all.

Mary Jane & Art Leider

February 3, 2010

Dear Annie & Pat,

We want to express our sincere and heart felt sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. Billy will be dearly missed by everyone he touched.
We will miss his great smile and sense of humor. Billy was a great gift from God and now he is back home.

Michele Puleo O'Hare

February 3, 2010

Dear Mrs. Dillon and Patrick,

I was so sorry to hear baout your loss. He was a great person and will be missed. I will pray for him and for you.

February 3, 2010

Dear Dillon Family,

I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I was in a meeting and could not attend the wake. You will all be in my prayers.

Walt Wieland

February 2, 2010

To the Family
Sorry to hear of Bill's Passing...
He was such a fun loving man..Always a pleasure to be around...I remember working with "Dippy" down in New York City in 1972 and we worked long hours but we also had fun...I know he will be greatly missed...
Walt Wieland (NYT co-Worker )
North Fort Myers Florida...

Patte Livingston

February 2, 2010

To The Dillon Family, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's (Dippy) passing, I work with Dippy as we all called him at Verizon for many years,,He was a true gentleman always willing to help ,he had a great sense of humor. He used to call us all,kid..Rest in peace Dippy, from 1 of the kids,,,

Cathy and Jim Blau

February 2, 2010

Dear Annie and Patrick,

We were so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a a wonderful man.

We are in Florida until the end of March and regret that we will not be there today to attend the services for Bill. We certainly would have been there if we were home, but you will be in our thoughts and prayers on this very sad day.

Sandra Jones-Farrell

February 1, 2010

Dear Ann:
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I want to extend my sympathies to you and your son.

February 1, 2010

Dear Ann,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.


Bill Traynor

February 1, 2010

Dear Ann & Patrick,

It was with great sadness I read about the passing of Bill. He was truly a wonderful and gentle-man. I have several fond memories of him, Bill Shields and my father Raymond on the golf course (at Stanford, Schenectady Muny, Colonie and Normanside) in years past. I wish I could have spent more time with him as he was always a great "uncle" to be around.

Please accept my sympathy and heartfelt condolences and know that you and Bill will be in my prayers.

"Eye has not seen, ear has not heard,
nor has it so much as dawned on man, what God has prepared for those who love Him." 1 Cor 2:9

May God be your source of comfort and strength in your time of sorrow.

Deacon Mark Dillon

Christine Dandaraw

February 1, 2010

Anne and Patrick,

We are so sorry to hear about Bill. Dan and I will keep you in our prayers.

Betsi McGoldrick

February 1, 2010

Dear Patrick-- I was so sorry to read about your father's passing. It is so difficult to lose a loved one, particularly a parent. Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 1, 2010

To Patrick & family:

We want to relay our sincere sympathy for your very troubling loss and to wish you strength on moving forward during these exceptionally difficult times.
~Carol Stiglmeier & Bob Bixby

February 1, 2010

Dear Ann,

I just learned of your husband's passing. I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love & Blessings,

Pat (Brown) Byrne
Holmes Beach, FL

February 1, 2010

Dear Ann and Patrick,

We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We're in Florida and unable to attend the viewing. Please know, however, that our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Gail Matteo and Art Benoit

Paul Reuss

February 1, 2010

Daer Pat,

Lynn and I and family were saddened to learn of the loss of your dad.

Please know that he and your family are in our prayers.

Paul and Lynn Reuss

Jeanne Pinckney

February 1, 2010

Patrick,
It is with great regret to hear of the passing of your dad. I know all too well of the heartache and pain. Keep your mom close and feel comforted to know he did not suffer.
God Bless to you, your mom and the entire Dillon family.
Jeanne & Jay

Joanne Rizzo

February 1, 2010

Dear Ann and Patrick,
we know only to well how sad it is to lose a loved one. Please accept our most sincere condolences for the loss of Bill. you and your family will always be remembered in our prayers.
Fondly
Joe and Joanne Rizzo
Mary Bolognino

John Norris

February 1, 2010

Dear Mrs. Dillon and Patrick,

Please accept our most sincere condolences. You loss is the community's loss as well. The quality of Bill's example can be seen in the man Pat has become.

Susan Romeo Holloway

February 1, 2010

Dear Ann,
I was sos orry to hear about the passing of your husband Bill.My mother always spoke so highly of him. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Brian Danahy

February 1, 2010

Dear Ann, Patrick and family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Brian Danahy

Penny Gregory

February 1, 2010

Dear Annie and Patrick,

Bill was a true gentleman. He always had a smile on his face . May the constant love of caring friends soften your sadness.

You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Penny

Martha Miller

February 1, 2010

Dear Ann and family,

So very, very sorry to learn of Bill's passing. What lovely memories from many years ago - thank you for those! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

John Bokus

January 31, 2010

I'm sorry for your loss. I worked with Bill at NY Tel. , he was a good person.

Sumner Family

January 31, 2010

Dear Aunt Ann and Patrick,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are so full. Uncle Bill was a great man. Always a smile on his face, and his quickwit made us laugh. He was always ready to share a cup of coffee with us at Gram's and always made us feel like we hadn't been far away. We got such a kick watching him laugh at you Ann, like a little boy who just got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. We are really going to miss him.

Our love and prayers are with you.

Love,
Janet, Stephen, and children xo

Robert Doran

January 31, 2010

Dear Dillon Family:
Reading about the passing of Bill brought memories of many wonderful times we had together in the 50s in our early years before we both got married and started our families.
He was always full of fun and a great guy to be with. My sincere condolences to all of you. Bob "Whitey" Doran, Saratoga Springs, NY

Suzanne DeRossi

January 31, 2010

Dear Ann and Family,

I know how hard it is when a loved one has gone to rest.

Please know that my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Bob Doerr

January 31, 2010

Dear Ann,

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband Bill. I enjoyed his company bowling at the Elks. Bill was always so friendly and relaxed.
He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Janice & Bob Doerr

Maree Chiera

January 31, 2010

Annie and Pat.... I am so very sorry for your loss... My thoughts will be with you at this tough time...

Georgene & Frank Montana

January 31, 2010

Dear Ann, Patrick and Family,

We again want to extend our sincere sympathy on the loss of our dear Bill.

He was the true example of a great husband, father and best friend. His sense of humor, his caring ways and his love and kindness towards others was exceptional.

He will be truly missed by all!

Peace and love,

Georgene and Frank

January 31, 2010

Dear Ann, Patrick and Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy in your time of loss.

Bill was a great guy--he was always a happy person to be around; and his happy attitude was contagious.

We can thank God for our family, friends and our faith to help carry us through our grief.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

nikki latham

January 31, 2010

Dear Annie,

Sorry to hear about your husband bill. May god look over you with his comfort and love. You are such a good person. I miss talking with you from the days at albany gi! Love nikki latham

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