Kathleen Dillon

Kathleen Dillon obituary, Toms River, NJ

Kathleen Dillon

Kathleen Dillon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mastapeter Memorial Home, Inc. on Dec. 28, 2025.
Kathleen "Kathie" Dillon, 69, of Toms River, NJ passed away suddenly on December 28, 2025, and is now at peace joining her late husband, John Dillon. She was born in Jersey City, NJ and later made her home in Ortley Beach before settling in Toms River, NJ. She spent many years in the medical industry, most recently at Barnabas Health in Ocean Port, NJ.

Kathie lived a good life and was blessed with a large family. She loved everything 'Elvis' and enjoyed hosting family events in her beautiful backyard over the years. She cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren. Kathie will be remembered for her fierce loyalty to her family and her 'unique' sense of humor. She will be greatly missed.

She was predeceased by her husband John Dillon, her sister Anna, and her brothers, Edward and Thomas (Hawk). Kathie is survived by her sister, Lori Balwierczak and her husband Mike; her sister Ginny Braycewski, her daughter, Mandy Dillon-Barile, her husband Tony, three grandchildren Jordan, Riley, and Dillon; son John and his wife Cristina; granddaughter Kylie RaeAnn; son Christopher and grandchildren Coral Lee and Christopher; daughter Amy Dillon-Wiggins, her husband Chris, grandchildren Clark, Wade, and Eleanor; son Blaine, his wife Erica and grandson, John; and as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and countless other family members and friends.

Viewing for family and friends will be held on Friday January 2, 2026, 5:00-8:00pm at Mastapeter Memorial Home. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday January 3, 2026, from 9:30-10:30am at the Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00am at St. Barnabas Church, 33 Woodland Rd., Bayville, NJ.

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