Joseph E. Dillon's obituary , Passed away on September 20, 2026 in Georgetown, Delaware

Joseph E. Dillon

March 7, 1951 - September 20, 2026 (75 years old)

Georgetown, Delaware

Joseph E. Dillon's obituary , Passed away on September 20, 2026 in Georgetown, Delaware

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Melson Funeral Services

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Joseph E. Dillon

March 7, 1951 - September 20, 2026 (75 years old)

Georgetown, Delaware

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Joseph E. Dillon Obituary

The family announces the passing of Joseph E. Dillon of Georgetown, Delaware on September 20, 2026. Joseph, born on March 7, 1951, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph E. Dillon to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Eugene Dillon and Frances Regina Dillon Dever (O'Brien); and his siblings, Leo Dillon, Mary Ferguson and Claire Muldoon.

He is survived by: his wife Joan Marie Dillon (McCollum); his children, Jennifer Fisher (Brian) of Sicklerville, NJ, Joseph P. Dillon (Donna) of Georgetown, DE and Matthew Dillon (Erika Kalmus) of East Point, MI.; his grandchildren, Everley Russo-Dillon, Luca Kalmus and Jaxen Dillon; his sister Frances Biggins (Joseph) of Waynesboro, VA; and his siblings-in-law, James McCollum of Georgetown and Jacqueline Liberati (Ron) of Brigantine, NJ. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Melson Funeral Services - Long Neck Chapel (32013 Long Neck Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966). A prayer will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Joe's name to The Brandywine Valley SPCA (https://bvspca.org) in Georgetown, DE.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melson Funeral Services



Sat

Oct 03

Visitation

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Melson Funeral Services - Long Neck Chapel
32013 Long Neck Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966

Sat

Oct 03

Prayer

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Melson Funeral Services - Long Neck Chapel
32013 Long Neck Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966

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