Joseph C Dickson Jr.

Joseph C Dickson Jr. obituary, Montclair, NJ

Joseph C Dickson Jr.

Joseph Dickson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hugh M. Moriarty Funeral Home on Oct. 29, 2024.

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Obituary of Joseph C Dickson Jr.
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Joseph (Joe) C. Dickson, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28th at Clara Maass Medical Center at the age of 89.
Joe grew up in Montclair and graduated from Montclair High School in 1953. He graduated from Washington & Lee University in 1957 and Rutgers Law School in 1960. He was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in April 1961. He practiced law in Upper Montclair for over 50 years; he was the Assistant Township Attorney and Prosecutor from 1966 to 1976 and the Township Attorney from 1976 to 1993. His last law firm was a partnership with his son, J. Craig Dickson III.
Joe was preceded in death by Joan, his wife of nearly 52 years. He is survived by his sister Mary Legge of Dallas, TX; his five children: Jean Anne Rose, Patricia Rosinski (Roger), Mary Jane Trainor (Patrick), Craig Dickson, and Jennifer Fletcher (Duane); nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 1st at 11 am at the Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Endowment Fund, PCUM, 53 Norwood Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043.
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October 29, 2024

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William Mitchell

November 1, 2024

My deepest condolences to all of you. Your dad was a good man, well respected within the community, and will be missed by many who knew him. He provided for and raised a wonderful family. May he rest in peace. With Sympathy The Mitchell Family´s

Pamela Bonelli

October 30, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sampers Family

October 29, 2024

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