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William Dimos Obituary

William (Billy) Dimos Entered into rest San Jose, CA February 4, 2006. Beloved son of Jerry Dimos and the late Thomas Dimos Jr. Loving brother of Tina McLaggan (Scott) Dennis (Kim) and Thomas Dimos III. Cherished uncle of Michaela, Mika, Bryan, Darren and Michael.

A native of San Jose, CA, age 46. An employee of Tollner Painting with 25 years of service.

Friends are invited to attend Vigil Services on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at LIMA FAMILY ERICKSON, 710 Willow Street, San Jose. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 10:15 a.m. at the above mortuary, thence to St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated commencing at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. Anyone wishing may make donations to the American Cancer Society, 1715 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008-0607 in his memory.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Feb. 7, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for William Dimos

Sponsored by Sherry Townsend-Dimos, Loving Wife.

49 Entries

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

February 1, 2023

Thinking of My Billy and remembering his larger than life smile and how he enjoyed life and living. He had a loving soul and large heart for everyone he cared about. Gone to soon... Will love and miss him forever
Always, Sherry

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

February 2, 2022

I will hold love for this man always. He was taken too soon and suffered too much. I am at Peace knowing he is no longer in pain and in a much better place.

February 15, 2015

My Dear Billy
Billy and I would have been married for fifteen years his year, had he lived. I think about him each and every day. I miss him so much. I know that he is with God and no longer suffering and that gives me peace.

Heaven gained a really bright light on this date in 2006. And, his family and friends miss him terribly.

All my love Sherry

Sherry Dimos

February 13, 2010

Happy Anniversary to Us, Billy

Today, Valentine's Day 2010, would have marked our tenth anniversary! Can you believe. A real record for both of us. I know that we would have been happy. I know that we would be laughing and smiling all through the day.

I think of you always and remember your sense of humor and loving heart. I will carry you, with me, in my heart forever. You are so loved. You left me with some of the best memories of my lifetime. God surely blessed us, when he put us together. A day that I will never regret AND never forget.

Be well Darlin, and never stop smiling. You are missed; oh so missed.

Your Wife and Best Friend

Sherry Townsend-Dimos
Your Loving Wife

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

August 25, 2009

Happy Birthday Billy!

Today is the 24th of August and you would be 50 years old. Good Lord! You certainly would be a young 50 year old. Still trying to dribble that basketball up and down the driveway and shame your poor nephews. I am sure that you are challenging someone to a good game, wherever you are. I hope that you celebrated this day and remembered me, as I am you; another shared holiday for us both.

I love you Billy. I miss you terribly. You took with you a bright light that shined everywhere you were present. I will always remember you with your bigger than life smile and your ability to laugh when nobody else saw the humor.

Big Hugs Big Guy

Your Wife and Soul Mate

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

August 2, 2009

My Dear Billy

Today is my birthday. Instead of happiness, I am filled with memories. Your birthday is this month on the 24th. We are exactly ten years apart in age. You would have been 50 years old this month. Shortly after first meeting you turned 40 years old. Your Mom made our birthdays so much fun.

If all had been as it should be, we would be at your Mother's house having a birthday cake and celebrating our birthday's together. This is not the way it was supposed to be.

I had always hoped this would get easier. But, the fact is that I am so lonely without you. This morning, I could not make myself get out of bed. I just did not want to live anymore. Instead of celebrating the future, this day only reminds me of the lost past, that I will never see again. Everything wonderful and good is gone forever. There is nothing ahead to look toward.

I now have MEMORIES and even they begin to fade with time. While I would not trade any of them, for the world, I am so sad that they are JUST THAT: MEMORIES. You are special Billy and you will never lose that special place in my heart. I just wish I could be with you sooner.

I will write to you again on your birthday.

Your Loving Wife,

Sherry

Marlies Mertsch-Geer

February 6, 2009

My Dear Sherry, I know what you are going through. It's hard to lose a loved one especially at so young of an age. I know how much you love Billy. You are soulmates and you will see each other again. I know, I just know. Have faith. But who feels like waiting so long? It is very painful to be without our loved ones for so long but at least they are waiting for us. Love you, your friend, Marlies

Sherry Townsend

February 4, 2009

My Dear Billy

Today marks the third year of your passing, Feb. 4, 2006. This day will forever mark the day that you left us and took away all possibility of our life together. Our prayers just were not enough to save you.

But, as I have written many times, you left memories and feelings that will last a lifetime. In your short life you lived it to its fullest and proved to many people, how important the Love of Living could be. Your honest heart restored my faith in mankind. I learned to trust again. You touched my life in a way no person has before you; and no person will after. You showed me how money is fleeting; love is free and forever.

I love you, Dearest Billy

Sherry, Your Wife

Marlies Geer

December 27, 2008

My Dear Sherry, I share in your heartache. I too miss my daughter and father. I just hope that you can make it through this tough time. The season is bad for those of us who have lost loved ones. You are in my heart and prayers and so is your dear Billy. I bet him and Jahnay are up there looking down on us and protecting us. Much love, Marlies

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

December 26, 2008

My Dear Billy

I sat at home today, Christmas, alone and thinking about YOU. I sit and remember all of the happy times that we shared and all of the times you made me smile and laugh. You taught me so many things. How to just enjoy the simple things. How to love without conditions. How pure of heart a person could be. I am a better human being for having known you and being allowed to love you, was whipped cream on top! You added chapters to my life story that I will never delete or forget. I would not take back one single minute that we shared. I hope that somehow, wherever you are tonight, you can feel what I feel and know how much you are still adored today.

I imagine that on New Years, again, you will fill mind heart and mind. That is not a bad thing. Memories are all that I have left of US. I was a very lucky lady.

Hugs,

Your Wife, Sherry

Marlies Mertsch-Geer

August 25, 2008

My Dear Friend Sherry. I am so sorry about the loss of your dear Billy. I know how much he meant to you. He was more then just a husband. He was your friend and soul mate. I understand the suffering you are going through, and only you know what I am talking about. In time we will see them again. But it's so hard to wait and it will be so long until we see them again. Let's just be happy knowing that they are safe and in a better place then we are. They are our guardian angels.

Love from your friend, Marlies

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

August 24, 2008

Today is August 24th. My Billy, you would have been 49 years old! I remember our first birthday party at your mother's house. You were turning 40 and I 50. We share the same birthday month and always celebrated them together. Always a happy month to look forward to.

I carry you with me everyday, in all of my thoughts and endless memories. I miss you so much. You were more than my husband. You were my best friend. I am so grateful to God that he allowed me time with you. I am so blessed that you touched my life with your presence. But, there is an empty place where you once stood. Whether physically with me or 200 miles away, you were really RIGHT THERE with me. I wish that we could have met when we were younger and had a family together, but I suppose that with our fate set, that would have just taken you away from MORE people that loved you.

You were very special my dear one. You made such an impression on so many people. You will never be forgotten. You will always be remembered. I wish I could be with you but I know I must wait my turn. You are the best thing that ever happened to me. Happy Birthday Baby! Your wife forever in time, Sherry

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

February 15, 2008

February 14, 2008

My Dearest Billy

I waited all day to sit down and write this. I don't know why I just could not bring myself to sit down and come here. I suppose that I did not want to face the fact, that you are no longer with me. Those who say that this gets easier with time, were not married to YOU. I love you with all of my heart. I miss you so completely that it causes physical pain. I am so grateful that you are no longer suffering. At the same time, to satisfy my selfish heart, I wish I could touch you just one more time; tell you that you are loved, just one more time. Billy, you changed my life and you left me forever, a different person; a better person for having known you. I will write these thoughts until I no longer have life in my body. You will never be forgotten and I find myself wishing I could be with you now. I realize that I must wait. But, my heart wants to stop the pain in waiting. If I did not have this book to come to, I would not be able to cope. This month has been a tough time honey. You left us on the 4th just two years ago; and today we would have been married eight years! We would have been a couple for ten. That is a long time for a person, who never really had a serious relationship before. You, I can say now, were my first love. I waited forever to find you. Now you are gone. This was a Valentines Day that was full of happy memories and loving thoughts; ALL ABOUT YOU. Even in your struggle with Cancer, you never gave up your desire to live and savor every single minute that God gave you. Your spirit for life is what keeps me going. You fought so hard for it that I feel weak in doing anything less. I so admire you for that. I will see you again Billy and I pray with all of my heart that you will still love me and that I can hold you once again. All my caring and love, Your Wife, Sherry

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

February 4, 2008

To My Billy

You have been gone for two years now. It seems like yesterday and an entire lifetime, rolled up into one. I am not crying as much as I was up until just recently, but I think about you a dozen times a day. Everything reminds me of you. I miss your passion and excitement for living. I miss your devilish and childish sense of humor. I miss your sweetness and innocence. I was so blessed having the few years together that we had. I am so at peace, knowing that your suffering has ended. But, the selfish part of me, wishes that you were here. Cancer is an ugly disease and causes so much pain to so many folks and their loved ones. You were so full of courage and so full of fight for so very long. You are an inspiration to all of those who complain about the small things in life. You faced the biggest of all without telling anyone that you felt sorry for yourself. You never gave up hope. You taught so many people so many good things.

I love you Billy and will until the day that I die. Our wedding picture is now posted. It is not a good one, but it puts us together forever.

Your loving wife,

Sherry

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

December 26, 2007

To My Billy

Today is the day after Xmas and I spent all day yesterday thinking about you and remembering some of our funny and "Interesting" moments together. It was never dull or boring. We never had to have anything special planned for a night out. As long as we were together, we had so much fun. It was like we completed each other. Together we were a whole. I miss you so much. You bring smiles to my face, still today. You gave me so many wonderful memories. I will never forget you. You will be the place that I go, to remember how well I was loved and how well I was treated. You were a good husband and a dynamite friend. I am given peace in the knowledge that you are now pain free; and giving the Angels all that they can handle. :) Smile and laugh my sweet man. And always know that no other will take the place, in my heart, that you held. I love you. I will love you forever.

Your wife,

Sherry

Marlies Mertsch-Geer

November 23, 2007

This is the second time I am writing, I don't know what happened. I am so sorry about your dear Billy. It has been 20 years since Jahnay left this earth and I miss her so. I hope Billy, Jahnay and our dad's had a great feast with the Lord and all his Angels. It seems such a short time that we had them with us. But hopefully we will get to spend eternity with them. I just pray that St. Peter let's me in, If not, I am going to break down the gate or get a ladder!! Just kidding Lord. I know you have a sense of humor or you wouldn't have created me. I love you my dear friend and remember that I will always be there for you. Love, Marlies

Marlies Mertsch-Geer

November 23, 2007

Dear Sherry, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Billy. It has been two years for you and it has been 20 since I have seen my dear Jahnay. I hope that they had a great feast yesterday with the Lord and all His saints and Angels. And your dad and mine surely were there too probably telling stupid jokes, like dad always did. I miss them all so much and I am crying as I write. Its so long since I have held her and had I known she would be gone so soon I would have never left her. The only good thing is that we will be able to spend eternity with them in Heaven, that is if St. Peter lets me in. I love you my dear friend Sherry. your friend from afar, Marlies

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

November 22, 2007

My Dear B illy

This will be the second Thanksgiving that you are not with us. It only seems like yesterday. I think about what you would be doing today and it makes me smile. One of your Aunts or your Mother would be cooking all day and you would be looking forward to the results. Then one of your Aunts or your Momma would fix your plate special. They all knew the way you liked your food and all of he things you DID NOT LIKE! :) You loved to eat, bless your heart, and nobody was any pickier. But, you were always special, in so many ways. Nobody did anything like you did. Now, we find ourselves realizing a big hole in our lives, with you having left us. I miss your smile and your bright twinkling eyes. You were childlike in so many ways. You were the purest, sweetest soul that I ever encountered. I will miss you for so many reasons. Mostly, I will miss you for how well YOU loved ME. You restored my faith in the human race. I did not know that there could still be a man that was as Pure of Heart as you. I am sure that today, you are feasting, Billy style, and the Angels are taking care of you up there as your Momma did down here. Tomorrow tell the Angels you would like a tuna sandwich. But, remind them that they must smash the tuna down very finely, just like Momma used to do, or you won't eat it!

I love you Billy,

Your Wife Sherry

Marlies Mertsch-Geer

August 25, 2007

My Dear Friend Sherry, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Billy. I know the pain you are feeling because I lost a dear loved one also. Just think like I do, that they are in Heaven looking down on us. I like to think of Jahnay as my Guardian Angel. I'm sure she and Billy have already met and are watching over both of us. No harm will come to us because they will protect us until we are all together again.

Love and Prayers, your friend, Marlies

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

August 24, 2007

Today, Billy would have been 48 years old. We would have had cake at his mother's house celebrating both of our birthdays. Mine is Aug. 2 and we were exactly 10 year apart in age. Today I can smile when I think about him. I remember so many wonderful things. We created so many happy memories. I so wish he could have lived to remember and share them with me. I will love this man for the rest of my life. I will remember his pure, precious soul that that never uttered a foul word. I will remember the respect that he had for women and the love he had for his mother and sister. I was blessed by his presence and lucky to have experienced his bright and sunny view on life. This my darling Billy is a note to you with love. I love you so very much, Your Wife, Sherry

Marlies Mertsch Geer

May 16, 2007

Dear Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss and grief. I also am grieving this day, May 14th. On May 14th 1972 I took home my new baby home from the hospital. Had I know that she would only be here until May 27th 1989 I would have done alot of thing different. I hope Billy, Jahnay and our dads can feel our pain. I hope the angels will tell them of our grief and our love from them. I love you my best friend. Marlies

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

May 14, 2007

My Dear Sweet Billy, yesterday was Mother's Day and the anniversary of MY father's death. I thought about you both all day and it was not a happy time. I wish there were a way to know that you hear my words, because I have so many things I would like to tell you. Everyday I would remind you of my love for you. I know that you will be a part of me forever and that is a good thing. I miss you so much. I will never be able to say it enough times. I sent your Momma a card and know that, next to her grieving for you, it was a small thing. I know that her heart is broken and will never mend. You have no idea how much you GAVE to all that were around you. Isn't it a shame that the importance of people is not fully known, until they are gone. I love you now and always. "You are always on my Mind."

Your wife forever,

Sherry

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

February 15, 2007

My Dear Billy, yesterday would have been our seventh wedding anniversary. I thought about you all day and all night. What do you say, when your thoughts and feelings do not have any words to express them? I miss you. I love you. The more time that passes, the less pain that I feel and the more grateful I am that you are suffering no more. I know in my heart that you are with the angels and happy with the Lord. You were a gift that I was lucky enough to experience for a short period of time in my life. I will never forget that experience. You were a gift from God and you left me with life lessons that will stay with me forever. I love you so. My tears are changing into smiles, more and more often. I try to picture your smiling face and it puts a smile on my face. I long for the day that there are no more tears and nothing left but smiles. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Your loving wife,

Sherry

This picture was taken on our wedding night at KGO Radio Studios; with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, in San Francisco. Bernie Ward married us live on the Radio. What a wonderful evening to remember!

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

February 4, 2007

My darling sweet husband. One year ago today, you went to live with God and brought tears to so many eyes. It is not much easier today than it was then, to think about our loss. But, everyday I think about you and see that big bright smile staring back at me. You were given a tough load to carry honey, but you did it with dignity and strength. You fought for every single minute that God would allow you. You never gave up. Now, I hope that you are in a casino somewhere winning a bunch of money and drinking a million cokes. I will love you forever and carry a piece of you with me in my heart, until my heart beats no more. I love you so very much! February 14th would have been our seventh wedding anniversary and I will be back here on that date to tell you again, how much you changed my life and how much you were loved by me, your wife, forever in the eyes of God.

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

January 3, 2007

Well, Billy, it is another year passing and two months from, what would have been our seventh anniversary. When the clock hit midnite I thought of YOU. I think of you every day and cannot see that ever changing. I miss you and your humor and your love for everybody. I hope that you are truly blessed in your next life. You did not deserve what you were given in this one.

All my love,

Your wife Forever

Sherry

Marlies Mertsch-Geer

December 27, 2006

Dear Billy, I am sorry I never got to meet you but I know Sherry loves you and misses you very much. Please do me a favor and tell my daughter Jahnay that her mom is sorry for what she didn't do but that I love her. I know one day you will get to meet me and see your beloved wife again. I just wish you could have been with Sherry for another Christmas. I know you are her guardian Angel now to protect her until she gets safely home to you. Till we all meet again. Marlies

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

December 26, 2006

It is Xmas night and all I have thought about all day is YOU. You would have been the loudest voice, complaining about everything. But, little did everyone know how much they would miss that voice when it no longer spoke. I do not know if I will ever stop missing you. Everything reminds me of you and your big smile. Oh honey, I love you so much. This first Xmas without you here to talk to, is so very hard. I know that you are in a good place; but still, not here with me. I so wish that God could have changed his mind and let you stay here with me. I guess that is selfish but I wish it were true. You were the light that lit up every room you walked into. Your voice was heard by all. You were like an event in itself. You were truly bigger than life. You lived every minute that you were given. I will always be amazed by your courage and brave front. You are my love. I thank God everyday for allowing me to experience you. I was a very lucky lady.

Your Wife Forever

Sherry

Sheila

December 24, 2006

Tonite is Christmas Eve, Billy and I am sure that you are being missed by so many people tonite. It is good to know that you are in the best of all places and Sherry has the comfort of knowing that you are spending Christmas with the Lord. One day, hopefully, we will all have the opportunity to be with you

Sheila Martinez

November 27, 2006

Dear Billy,

You are greatly missed by your sweet, sweet Sherry....We are all here, to take care of her and see that she is well...

Your Christmas in Heaven is the one that we are all longing to see, some day. Keep the lights burning for us.

We adore your Sherry and are so blessed to have her in our lives.

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

November 23, 2006

To My Dear Billy

Today is Thanksgiving; the first since your passing. This would be the day that you would be telling me about all the food your aunt's and momma were cooking. You loved to eat, bless your heart. Everyone who loved you knew about at least one dish that you liked to be prepared SPECIAL, just for Billy. My picky little guy. My dear, sweet Billy, I hope that you are dining on everything that makes your tummy happy, while in heaven. You have left many sad hearts down here, but all are full of wonderful memories of YOU! Xmas is coming and how difficult that will be.

I love you so very much. You taught me so many life lessons: Purity of heart, reality of true love and how to care for someone else more than yourself. Thank you my best friend, lover and soul mate. Goodnite, Sweetie.

Your Wife
Sherry

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

September 3, 2006

My dear Billy, we are in the Labor Day Weekend. You always loved holidays so that you could take off somewhere alone in the car. If you were home you would be begging Laura for the keys to the cabin. I am sure that you already have found a new cabin and have settled in. Lord only knows what junk food you are eating today. I love you honey and will always carry you in my heart. Your wife, Sherry

Sherry Townsend-Dimos

August 24, 2006

To My Husband: Today is August 24th and your birthday. You would be 47 years old and teasing me about how much older I am than you. Happy Birthday Honey! I will never forget.

Sherry, your wife who loves you very much.

Sherry Townsend-Dimos (His Wife)

May 26, 2006

If Billy were here today he would be wishing his Mother a Happy Birthday! Today, the 26th is her birthday.

Kat & Ed Andujar

April 23, 2006

Dearest Sherry,

My heart goes out to you on the loss of your soulmate. Someday you will be able to run barefoot through the grass again with Billy. You've given me endless support and if there's anything I can do, let me know.

God bless you and watch over you always,

Marc n Joyce Perry

April 22, 2006

We feel deeply for the loss.We didn't know Billy that well in person but we knew much of him in our hearts.We wish him a safe journey to heaven.We feel your loss; Sherry and Family.

Marc n Joyce Perry

Windy Van Natta

April 20, 2006

I share with you my deepest condolences about your loss as I knew Billy too. While he was a gentle soul who will be missed we must take heart to know that one day we will all be together again.

Jeanine Messmer

March 2, 2006

So very sorry Sherry,

I know it's been a tough few years. Please give yourself some time, and don't tie yourself down with too many tears remembering that you shared happy times some of those years.

Thinking of you,

Jeanine

Carol Cook

March 2, 2006

Sherry,

I met Sherry online. she has been my best friend through losing everything from RITA. My heart goes out to her during this time. Nothing I can say can make it better. just know I think of you often, and am so sorry you must go through this kind of pain.

carol

Steve Burger

March 1, 2006

Dear Sherry

Sorry to hear of your loss God Bless you...

Steve

robin wilson

March 1, 2006

Sherry...you have been in my thoughts because this has been such a trying time for you. I believe Billy was your soulmate and that bond is never lost or broken. Love to you...robin

Tracy Schlottman

March 1, 2006

I am Sherry's email friend & would like to express my sincere sympathy to family & friends & let you know my thoughts & prayers are with you. Tracy Schlottman

Joris Hines

March 1, 2006

I've known Sherry only through email and online support, and I know her pain. She spoke of Billy often, and they both walked a very difficult path as his time came to a close. But know this Sherry, that God is watching over you, and our Lord is with your husband now, as they walk together through the meadows of heaven. God bless you richly in all the good you do in this life.

Marlies Mertsch-Geer

March 1, 2006

To my best friend, Sherry-I am so sorry about the loss of your dear friend and husband Billy. There is nothing that I can say to take away your pain. Just know that he is in a better place and together with his friends and family that have gone before. I love you my dear friend Sherry.

Dawn Webb

February 23, 2006

Dearest Sherry,

My condolences on the loss of your husband Billy. My thoughts and prayers are with you...

May God bless you and watch over you.

Sincerely,

Dawn Webb

Sherry Townsend

February 22, 2006

God Bless William and his family. William was a wonderful man who was loved by many.

pat conte

February 7, 2006

jerry,

my heart is saddened by the loss of your son (if i remember right your first born)....my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time....

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