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Sam Garrabrant posted a condolence
Friday, April 28, 2023
I was lucky enough to grow up with Dillon, who was also known as Monkey Boy (those ears! The climbing!), Dil Pickles, Dil-Phil, and then in high school of course, Dildo..because what kind of cooler older sis would I be if I didn’t bust his chops in the hallway once in a while haha. Dillon was like a brother to me growing up. All of the highs and lows of childhood had Dillon in it — 4th of July, vacations in Ocean Beach & OBX, Super Bowl parties snowed in, birthday parties, summer bbqs, kick the can, Manhunt! All the good stuff. But also a lot of the bad stuff. Losing a parent, and other members of our close knit group, confused about it all at such a young age, but sticking together no matter what and “letting the good times roll” - which I think might have been a phrase on his AIM profile at some point, but who knows. Some of the vivid memories that stand out of course involve a lot of nonsense. The time I threw goggles at his face in the Aquinos pool and he started gushing blood. I was balling my eyes out / hyperventilating and he reacted like “what happened” not even realizing he was bleeding from the head at first. I think the screaming came later during the stitches! Haha. Then another time at my house we maneuvered the sprinkler onto the deck so that it sprinkled out on to the trampoline. We would jump off the deck to boost the other person into the air. A TON of fun until we collided heads once. When that happened Dillon immediately cried hysterically and I didn’t. It definitely hurt but I was looking at him like “what? What’s wrong?” Until 10 minutes later when I saw I had a literal purple plumb BULGING out of my forehead. At that point I cried and he laughed. We both cried in response to the others pain, which I always thought was funny looking back. Another core memory - that Super Bowl blizzard where we tied something to my dog Toby (who was not a large dog by the way) and turned him into a sled dog. Playing in our basements, getting lost in the woods, the Halloween parties at my house… anything and everything great that a kid would do, we did. Even though Dillon denied wanting to hang out with me because he always preferred to be with the OLDER boys, I always knew deep down that we had our own special thing, and that’s all that mattered! All I know is — life, childhood, true friendship, you gave it all to me Dilly! The years we shared together - barefoot and innocent - will always be sacred to me and your memory will live on forever.
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Age Fortune posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
I met Dillon at Kopriva family Easter celebrations just a few weeks ago. He fit in seamlessly with a huge group of forty plus. I was excited to meet him as I had seen from afar how happy he made Gen and what a great dad he was to Cillian. He was mainly in dad mode, tending to Cillian and giving Gen time to catch up with cousins and aunts and uncles. That small snapshot captures Dillon really well, loving to both Gen and Cillian.
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Shannon Fisher uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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Dreisbach Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Love, hugs and prayers to all. A guardian angel to watch over you and who will always be with you, is how Dillon will stay present in your life. God bless,
Liz, Matt, Tommy, Joey, Matty, Jeremy and Danny
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Katelyn McEnery posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
I unfortunately did not have the pleasure of knowing Dillon on a personal level, just in passing. But what I did know, was all about the smile he put on Genevieve’s face! Every time I saw her, after they met, something was always different. Her face lit up when she talked about him and when she told us how he was “the one”. May Dillon and his love for Genevieve and their family shine on through Genevieve and their children. May we never forget Dillon and the way he made his true love feel <3
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Ribeiro/ Hull Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Loved seeing how happy Dillon was with Cillian! Seeing you all walking together around Indian Lake- dogs included !
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Joshua Baptist posted a condolence
Monday, April 24, 2023
Dillion was courageous, always wearing his heart on his sleeve like a badge of honor, never hesitating to give you the shirt off his back (or jersey if needed). Such a selfless, kind, and compassionate person, a true leader, a master of talent with a ‘jack of all trades’ personality.
Dillon was fearless as a lion & hungry as a wolf: When it came to competitiveness, you’d better be ready because Dillon was bringing the Noise. One time we were all messing around wrestling. And let me tell you, Dillon whooped me...Every…Single… Time! And did I mention, at the time Dillon was in HS, while I was in my prime playing college hockey.
Dillon was gentle as a lamb & wise as an owl: His mindfulness and empathy resonated. He had a gift to listen, assuring you he cared. His ability to be in the moment with you mattered most to him, he knew the importance of creating lasting memories to forever cherish. He was a man of great friendship, and his positive energy was an inspiration.
Dillon's presence was magical, captivating everyone when walking into a room. Always knew how to engage & spark a conversation. If you put Dillon in a room full of strangers, he’d come out with many many new friends. Relationships were everything to him. He had a gift to tune in with everyone & anyone. Just a joy & pleasure to be with.
Dillon’s laugh was crazy contagious, just one of a kind. Plus he always knew how to make you smile. He was a man of great friendship and his positive energy was inspiring. His love was unconditional and reached across the universe, always seeing the best in folks knowing that love conquers all.
Dillon, we will miss you buddy. You are one of the Greats, a True Legend, and will be remembered for generations and generations to come. You will me missed but never forgotten. Please give your Mom a big hug for us!! Until we meet again my friend! We love you, Josh & Sara
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Jesse Umstead posted a condolence
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Dillion and I worked together at Panurgy OEM. I saw him grow up in stages there he was one of us and over time we began talking and I offered to lend my hand to Dillion any time he need of it. We always helped each other out everyday. Dillion sparked passion in everything he done and a smile and laugh you can never forget and he was the best at making jokes and teasing and throwing candy at us. Everyone loved Dillion’s presence he was the figure and man who could do it all and was never hesitant and always on the mission to get it done. He was an inspiration to us for what hard work is. Dillion and I shared a lot of common things besides being a jack of all trades but between skills and hobbies such as leadership, teaching, a great taste of music, and playing guitar. Dillion is my best friend and he will forever be remembered.
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Alison Walek uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, April 22, 2023
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When you love…. you Dillion loved with all your heart. Your infectious smile, love of family and friends , the outdoors and above all Gen and Cillian. I remember you with your mom was sick , you would crawl into bed and give her all your love. I remember you as a young child and being with our family on trips and holidays , you always loved being with everyone. I remember your joy of playing hockey and following in the footsteps of your big brother JT. I remember your love for gram and pop and being so thankful they were a part of your life. I remember you coming to our house for Thanksgiving during Covid and others were sick or couldn’t come. And you and Gen came and we had one on one time together. I said to you after…Dillon she is a keeper! And you said I know aunt Al. I remember all the family/cousin trips at the Lake House being with family. I remember the joy when you shared you were having a baby and then when getting engaged. I mostly remember all the love and adoration you had for Gen and Cillian. I remember one of our family events I said to you go Dillon go relax I will take Cillian and you hung by his side and said I just love him so Aunt Al and want to be with him! I hope you all carry his love with you everyday and know how much you are loved. It is with love and support that we continue to share and remember and are there for you Gen and to give Cillian and his sibling the gift of all the memories we shared to remember. He was a gift that we had for too short a time.
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JJ & Oksana Januszanis uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, April 22, 2023
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We may not be able to see you, but we are able to feel you. Your memory will live on forever in our hearts and in your growing family. Rest easy ❤️
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Edward Cifuentes posted a condolence
Friday, April 21, 2023
You passed through our lives like a shooting star, but your brilliance will always live in our hearts. Rest in peace MI JEFEE, I will miss you a lot.
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Diane Mancini posted a condolence
Friday, April 21, 2023
My deepest condolences to Genevieve, Cillian and family! My prayers are with you all. May Dillion RIP
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Noelle Tironi lit a candle
Friday, April 21, 2023
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My heart aches... you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May Dillon find peace at home with his mom. He will be watching over you all.
Noelle, Trevor, and Dante Tironi
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The family of Dillon Robert Garrity uploaded a photo
Thursday, April 20, 2023
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susan garrabrant uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 20, 2023
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We are heartbroken to lose you Dillon--only comforted with the knowledge that Cindy is holding you tight with her heavenly embrace. Sending our deepest condolences and love to Gen, Cillian, JT, Bobby, Stephanie and your entire family. Such wonderful fun, silly, happy and sad memories we have will last forever. You will be missed. Rest in peace sweet Dillon. Mama Gbrant and Bill.
