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James Dillon Obituary
AGE: 80 • Manalapan
James Patrick Dillon, 80, of Manalapan, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Pine Brook Care Center, Manalapan. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived there until moving to Manalapan 12 years ago. He was a proud Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and member of the American Legion #1060, Brooklyn. Jimmy was a communicant of St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Manalapan. He was an industrial engineer for the Leviton Manufacturing Company, Brooklyn, before retiring in 1982.
He was predeceased by his wife, Peggy, in 1984; and siblings, John, Sister Marion and Clare McLaughlin. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Denise of Staten Island, NY; his daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Joseph Higgins of Manalapan; his sister, Kathleen Dillon of Deer Park, LI, NY; and four grandchildren, Meaghan and Thomas Higgins and Shannon and Jimmy Dillon.
Friends and family are invited to visit on Saturday, August 20, and Sunday, August 21, from 2 to 6 p.m., at the Freeman Manalapan-Marlboro Funeral Home, 344 Route 9 North, Manalapan. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday, August 22, at 10 a.m., at St. Thomas More Church, Manalapan. Interment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY.
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Mary Rose O'Brien
August 19, 2011
I'll never forget growning up on our block in Brooklyn with The Dillons! We were the best of friends, and their parents were like my own. We are very sorry for your loss Sheila, Kevin, Joe, Denise and kids. RIP Mr. Dillon, you'll be missed but definitely lovingly remembered.
August 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Dena and Rob Michalkowski
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