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Obituary: George R. Dillon, 76, Navy Veteran

George R. Dillon, 76 of Moosic , Pa. and formerly of East Providence died Tuesday, January 28, 2014.  He was the loving and longtime companion of Barbara Geiser.

Born in Rockspring, Wyoming he was a son of the late Herman M. Dillon and Esther (Downing) Wilson. 

Mr. Dillon worked for the Tolson & Galligan Construction Company before retiring. 

He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, a past commander of American Legion, Post 311, Seekonk and a member of the Scranton Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 314.He leaves one daughter, Patricia A. Dillon of Riverside, one son, Michael E. Dillon of Foster, one stepdaughter, Beth Anne Reilly of Florida, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  He was the brother of the late Charles R. Dillon.  His funeral and visitation will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM in the PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with a service to follow at 11:00 AM. Burial, with Military Honors, will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.


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