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Allan Dickson Obituary
Allan was born in 1952 in Neptune, NJ and was raised in Manasquan and Sea Girt. He attended New York Military Academy, graduated from Manasquan High School in 1971 and attended the College of Albuquerque, New Mexico. His parents, Allan J. Dickson, Sr. and Grace founded Dickson Plumbing & Supply in Brielle, a thriving business since 1946 with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau,. Upon Allan Sr.'s in death in 1987, Allan Jr. and his sister, Bonnie assumed control of the business.
Allan loved life and lived it with passion and enthusiasm. He was also known for his generosity and love of others. He often volunteered his own services and provided gifts and financial support to many local causes, organizations and individuals. He was a lifelong member and past President of Manasquan Fire Department #2 where he founded their Underwater Rescue Team.
He was an avid surfer, sailor, cyclist, scuba diver and motorcyclist. In his early years Allan could often be seen catching a wave off the beach at Philadelphia Boulevard in Sea Girt where his family lived. He was also a music lover and enjoyed attending many concerts. He and friends attended the Woodstock Festival in 1969 and Strawberry Fields Music Festival in Canada in 1970. At home Allan loved the Jersey Shore music scene and in the evenings he could often be found surrounded by friends in a local establishment enjoying a local band.
Besides his parents, Allan Joseph and Grace Bonnell Dickson, he is predeceased by his son, Trevor Dickson and his sister, Bonnie Dickson. He is survived by his daughter, Abbey and son-in-law, Adam Holloway and their children, Trevor and Finn all of Manasquan, his former wife Margaret Dickson of Manasquan and his niece, Heather Kalman and her husband Shane and their daughter Millie Grace of Asbury Park.
Friends are encouraged to donate to the Manasquan Fire Department in Allan's memory.
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Patty Carbone
February 22, 2021
To Abby I just learned of your Dad’s passing and I am sorry for your loss. I too was a part of the 70’s culture in Sea Girt and summered on Philadelphia beach watching your Dad surf. He was about 16 then at the time every girl on the beach was in live with your Dad. I was going to High School with Suzanne Dunn and became very good friend with Bonnie and Linda Greischel. We spent many a day and night on the back porch of his parents home. So many wonderful memories I still treasure. My last visit I knocked on the door and Grace filled me in on the family. Allan and Bonnie attended my wedding and then I moved to Baltimore and we lost touch. I am so sorry you lost him so young to this virus. I wish him Godspeed. I suppose he’s surfing again. Live to your family.
Susan Franklin-Ferchak
April 23, 2020
I have known Allan since seventh grade
I remember his smiling face every morning.
More recently he was my neighbor. Wonderful neighbor and friend. His house is right behind mine. It is so sad to look out and see it dark now. He had a great sense of humor. He would help with almost anything you needed.
He will be greatly missed by many. Rest in peace dear Allan.
Robert Dickson
April 22, 2020
Dear Allan afforded me the pleasure of being his older cousin. We were together only a few times but I always held him dear to my heart. Those occasions still vividly pop up reminding me how caring and loving a guy he was, as well as, exuding handsomeness. One of those remarkable kindnesses was when he and his worker, from his plumbing store, drove from Brielle to Charleston SC in the early 1980's to deliver to me and my family a hot tub. The two of them installed it and drove back the same day. This is the kind of love he gave to everyone he met, not only to his immediate family. I am deeply saddened he had to fly off to heaven in the way he did, he never had to prove to us that he was our hero. His life was full of tragedies which he accepted boldly as a fine soldier. May he Rest In Peace. Our condolences to Abbey and her family. Robert and Pam Dickson
April 21, 2020
I only had the pleasure of knowing Allan for a few years but the moment you walked through that door he made you feel like you had known him forever. Such a gentle,caring gentleman. I will forever cherish the memory of him. Thank you Allan for just being you. Rest In Peace my friend.
Ann Nappi
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Judy
April 21, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss, Abbey. Thinking of you and your family
Having a good time with old friends at Remington's.
Bill Newman
April 21, 2020
Shelli Ritchie
April 21, 2020
You see that smirky little smile on his face? Thats Allan all the way, just kind of sitting back and taking it all In. He loved all his friends, like they were his family. No one was a stranger for long. He had a very warm , generous and engaging way about him, I was not ready to say goodbye, His family was his heart, just the mention of his grandsons, Trevor and Finn, would light up his face. I was lucky enough to be part of his life, the last years. You were a pleasure to be with and to take care of.I I will miss you very much. I promise not to cry (or sing). GOOD ONE BUDDY, GOOD ONE❤
Joe & Regina Loguirato
April 21, 2020
We enjoyed Allan so much. He was one of the kindest, most gentle humans that we have known. We consider ourselves so incredibly fortunate that we had the chance to meet him and experience the generosity of his soul.
God Bless you, Alan. You will be sorely missed.
Joe & Regina
The Korner Market
April 21, 2020
Allan was a kind and gentle soul he seemed to handle life's obstacles with grace and dignity... it was an honor to be his friend and will miss him dearly' Rest In Peace my friend you are free Godspeed ❤ Marianne C.
On our way to Strawberry Fields in Canada. Allan is in the center with the bat.
Bill Newman
April 20, 2020
I first met Allan when we both attended Manasquan Grammar School. Even then, at such a young age, he was a larger than life character who immersed himself in the joy of being alive.
We went on the become very close, lifelong friends. We came of age together in the 60's along with our very close knit group of amazing friends. Those were very special times that have left me with an encyclopedia's worth of cherished memories, many of which, Allan was the initiator of. For those who understand, I'll never forget the vice grips on the tone arm.
I consider myself blessed for all the wonderful adventures (Woodstock, etc.) and very zany antics we shared together.
I miss Allan terribly. My friends and I have lost a very important family member. and it hurts like hell.
Thanks for everything, Allan and godspeed.
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