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1952
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2020
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Bruce Dillon Obituary
Feb 3, 1952 - Nov 24, 2020
Born in Mercer, Pennsylvania Bruce has called Florida his home since 1956.He was educated here. He enjoyed a long and varied career in newspaper, photography and communication. He was employed by General Telephone and Verizon from 1970 to 2004 beginning as a technician and retiring as a manager. Bruce timelessy supported his community and the Legacy Trail. Bruce valued nature, his family and friends. His sense of wonder never ceased. He is survived by his loving wife Pam. Sister Wendy Dillon and partner Bob Liebert, His brothers Keith & Jeffrey. Nieces Valerie Archer & Rachel Cuesta, Nephews Eric Swatek, Justus Dillon and Samuel Dillon and partner Marcela Serio. He is also survived by the four remaining Baja Boys. There will be a celebration of life Saturday December 5 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Toale Brothers Ewing Chapel in Venice. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to THe Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinsons or The Legacy Trail through the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Mask are manadatory!
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Nancy Eaton
February 22, 2021
Pam, I just heard about Bruce’s passing from Rodney Curry. My sincerest condolences. Bruce was such a wonderful advocate for so many things here in Nokomis, and will be greatly missed.
George B. Kalbfleisch
December 3, 2020
Celebration of Life is Saturday December 5, 2020.
Sue Chapman, President VAHS
November 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Venice Area Historical Society worked closely with Bruce at the Depot campus for co-events with The legacy Trail and he was always very helpful.
Sharon
November 28, 2020
Thinking of Pam and all of Bruce's family during this time. Bruce inspired me to volunteer and work harder to make our community a better place.
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Patrick & Paula
November 28, 2020
We were so very sorry to hear about Bruce's passing. Our hearts go out to Pam and family!
Jennifer
November 26, 2020
Oh, Bruce! What an icon of Venice/Nokomis! So many great memories. You have been loved and will be missed.
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Toale Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory - Ewing Chapel - Venice140 E. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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