Michael Dillon

Michael C. Dillon

Age 72, of 2155 CR 23, Watkins Glen, passed away in the comfort of his home after a courageous battle with cancer, on March 26, 2008.

According to his wishes, there are no visiting hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 1:00pm at Second Milo Cemetery, Rt. 14A, Penn Yan, NY.

He was born in Penn Yan, NY on January 17, 1936; son of Arthur Percepter Dillon and Helen Lucille Comfort Dillon. He worked as a truck driver for over 38 years and for the Schuyler County Highway Dept. He was an avid NASCAR and Earnhardt fan.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dianna (Mitchell) Dillon; daughters, Faith Madigan of Watkins Glen, and Corian (Michial) Miller of VanEtten, NY, and Shawna Dillon of Watkins Glen; grandchildren, Daryl Madigan, Michael Madigan, Caitline Dillon, Dustin Steves, and Kayla Kress; sisters, Lucille Brownell and Rebecca (Lester) Hoose, both of Prattsburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his sons, Michael Madigan, Brent Dillon, and Kenneth Dillon.

Memorials in his memory may be made to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd, Corning, NY 14830.

You may sign a guestbook online or light a candle in his memory at www.Royce-Chedzoy.com. Funeral arrangements are by Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen.