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Nicholas R. Dillon

Palm Springs, California

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Nicholas R. Dillon, December 30,1927 - July 18, 2007 Nicholas "Nick" Ronald Dillon, 79, beloved father and friend, passed away on July 18, 2007 at his home in Palm Springs. He was one of ten children born to Nicholas and Mildred Dillon in Providence, Rhode Island. Nick retired from the United...

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They say they are closing this guest book in a couple of days. Never will my fond memories of my time with Nick Dillon be closed. I think about you often Nick. I even talk to you in my prayers. You impacted my life and so many others with many happy times. I have our "cocktails" painting hanging in a place where I see it often and always it gives me a smile. Thank you Nick....missing you....Valerie

My deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers. Below are the words shared with me when my Dad had to leave. I hope they bring peace to you as they did me.

PERHAPS GOD IS A poet

WHO WRITES WITH WORDS

OF FLESH AND BONE AND LEAF AND FLOWER.

EVERY HOUR OF EVERY DAY,

words POUR OUT OF THE POET'S HEART,

AND EVERY WORD IS beautiful

AND TRUE AND WORTH THE TELLING.

AND WHEN EACH

poem IS perfect,

AND THERE IS NO MORE WHICH OUGHT TO BE...

To know Nick Dillon was an experience in itself! He was truly a one of a kind and most unique individual. His exuberant and passionate love of life was well exhibited by his many friends and the 'very large' life he lived. The Palm Springs that I have come to know will always have a huge void with his absence. He was indeed a legend in his time and to this town. The sense of loss that I am feeling is tremendous but how fortunate I feel to have had the incomparable Nicky Dillon in my life for...

To all Nick's family and friends, my sincere condolences. There's a noticable absence of an extraordinary presence in Palm Springs that will be take many years to fade. Palm Springs has had many legends over the years, but none greater than our remarkably unique and illustrious Nick Dillon. My favorite saying of his is: "You know, I've seen alot of beautiful women in my life, but I've never seen one as beautiful as you." He would change it up a bit when addressing a man. Nevertheless,...

Nikki Nikki Nikki ~ Didn't make it to the memorial but I have enough great memories to last me a life time. You are one in a million as a person and as a friend. Thanks for the memories. "WHO LOVES YA BABY" I DO !!!!

A Wonderful Friend! We'll miss you Nick!

We will miss you Nick. We send our prayers and condolences to your family.
We know that he is now with Nick Jr. and Carlos one of his dearest friends. They are saluting all of us as we think of them We will always "KEEP THE FAITH " Nick.
The Haro family

My sincerest condolences to the family of Nick (who loves ya baby)Dillon.
We had known each other for over 30 years and shared many a cocktail or two over the years.
May he rest in peace.

My sincerest condolences to the family of Nick.
We were good friends for the past 30 years and shared many an hour over a cocktail or two.
May he rest in peace.