Amelia Helen Overton "Millie" Dillon

Amelia "Millie" Helen Overton Dillon (nee Parelli), 94, of Blauvelt, NY passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

She was born in her home in Piermont, NY in 1931, to Frank and Jennie Parelli. At the age of 18 she met the love of her life, John Dillon and they were married in June 1950. Together they had three children, Eileen Dillon, John Dillon (wife Dineen Dillon), and Maureen De Lise.

She was the caring and loving grandmother of James, Jennie, Patrick, and Kerri. Adored great grandmother to Cyan, Iggy, Roman, and Haven.

Millie was predeceased by her parents, husband, her brother Jack Parelli, grandson Franco, and granddaughter Dari.

Millie's husband, John, passed away very young, and she raised her three children on her own working as a bookkeeper, and as a sales representative for many years. She was a loving mother that was devoted to her family. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Millie was an avid bowler for many years, belonged to the senior citizens of Tappan, and was a member of the Red Hatters.

Visiting hours are Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Catharine's RC Church, Blauvelt, NY on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Millie's memory may be made to Another Step, Inc.: anotherstep.org/donations