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David Dillon Obituary

David A. Dillon Passed away on October 12, 2010, at the age of 92. A native San Franciscan, David graduated from Polytechnic High and the University of San Francisco. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and returned to complete a long career with the City of San Francisco. A long-time member of the Olympic Club, he was a true Irish gentleman. He will be fondly remembered for his broad smile, quick wit, and the twinkle in his eye. Friends may visit Tuesday at 9:30 AM and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 AM (BOTH AT) St. Ignatius Church, Parker at Fulton St. S.F. McAVOY O'HARA CO 415-668-0077

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 15 to Oct. 19, 2010.

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Bill Clarke

October 17, 2010

Dave was a good friend to all of us in the Clarke family. He was a good and decent man with a great sense of humor and compassion. RIP David. Bill Clarke ([email protected])

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