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John S. Dillon Jr.

Somerville, Massachusetts

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Somerville, Massachusetts
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American Cancer Society

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Of Somerville, suddenly, July 22, 2008. Beloved husband of Catherine F. (Grady). Loving father of Elaine K. LaMonte and her husband Ted of Tewksbury, Janice M. Guidi and her husband Greg of Wakefield, Leslie A. Macone and her husband John of Stoneham and Susanne M. Friel and her husband Michael...

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Dad at Jonathan's Confirmation celebration

It has been six months since we lost our dad! There has not been a day that I don't talk to you dad and wish you were here. We miss you so very much. Our lives have forever changed. You have made your presence known to me and you have become my angel. I often find feathers in my home and that has been my sign! You do live on!!! Jillie, Michael and I talk about you all the time. We are taking good care of mom - Don't Worry Be Happy! I love you dad! Love, Susanne

On behalf of the entire Dillon family, I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of you for your love and support during this incredibly difficult time. It is truly a testimony to my father’s legacy to see so many of you here this morning to honor him.

It is with a very heavy heart that I stand before you to honor a man who was Our Everything – Our Hero. How could one man be so strong in resolve, yet so gentle in his approach to raising four daughters?

Dad was first and...

Leslie, John, Jonathan, and Jared,

Bob, the kids and I were very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad (and Grampie). We send you all of our love.

Kay and family. As a neighbor for over 30yrs We have had a lot of great memories with Jack. My kids Larry and Lydia are so saddened by Jack's Sudden passing. Diane and I will miss Our daily talks with Jack both early in the morning and later at night. We all knew Jack would always keep an eye on the house when we went on vacations.When we returned ,he would always give us the full report. Personally, I will miss him as a real friend and will always have him in my heart every Day .May God...

Mrs. Dillon, Elaine, Janice, Leslie and Suzanne, Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your husband and father. We could always count on your father to keep watch over the neighborhood.

Aunt Kate, Elaine, Janice, Leslie and Susanne, I just want you to know my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families.

Dear Kay and Girls,

Our thoughts are with you all, as well as with Jack’s brother and sisters, his son-in-laws, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Jillian, Jonathan and Jared. Jack had such a presence about him and will be missed by all of us who have had the honor of knowing him. Remember and think of him with a smile on your face…

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John S. Dillon, Jr's Eulogy:


Dad was a simple man—not materialistic in any way. All he ever needed was his family and friends and neighbors.

He idolized my Mom. They had a great marriage, which was made up of mutual respect, admiration, and nurtured with great communication throughout the past 55 years.

Dad adored his 4 daughters and was very involved with our upbringing. He had lots of nicknames for his girls but also referred to us as daughter...